SB403 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2019
Title: Baker Hill, corp. limits, alt.
Summary: SB 403 would expand the Town of Baker Hill's boundaries by annexing a specified area in Barbour County, with a public map, and it would take effect after governor approval.
What This Bill Does
The bill changes Baker Hill's official boundaries to include a defined area described by road and river centerlines, effectively adding new land to the town. It states the annexed land will become part of Baker Hill and outlines the route of the boundary from the North City Limits along Barbour County Road 79, Edgar Woods Road, the East Fork of the Choctawhatchee River, Williams Mill Road, and back to the starting point. A map showing the proposed annexation must be filed with the Barbour County Judge of Probate and made available for public inspection. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor (or becomes law by other means).

Who It Affects
The Town of Baker Hill, whose corporate limits will be expanded to include the annexed area.
Residents and property owners within the annexed territory, who will become part of Baker Hill and subject to its municipal governance.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters, rearranges, and extends Baker Hill's boundary lines and corporate limits to include the specified territory described by the route along Barbour County Road 79, Edgar Woods Road, East Fork of the Choctawhatchee River, Williams Mill Road, and back to the starting point.
Section 2: A map showing the proposed annexation is on file with the Barbour County Judge of Probate and is open to public inspectio n.
Section 3: The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and Governor's approval (or otherwise becoming law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Barbour County