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SB68 Alabama 2019 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2019
Title
Hale Co., Akron, corp. limits, alt.
Summary

Akron, Alabama will expand its boundaries to include about 2,030 acres of land in Hale County, annexing that area into the town.

What This Bill Does

The bill changes Akron's boundary lines to add a large described area to the town limits. The added land covers about 2,030 acres and is described in detail in the bill. A map showing the annexed area is available for public viewing in Hale County. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects
  • The Town of Akron gains new land within its corporate limits and will extend its jurisdiction over that area.
  • Property owners and residents within the annexed lands become part of Akron and would fall under Akron's municipal rules and services.
Key Provisions
  • Annexation of specific described territory in Hale County into the Town of Akron, increasing Akron's corporate limits by about 2,030 acres.
  • A map of the proposed annexation is filed and available for public inspection in Hale County Probate Office.
  • The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and Governor approval (or as otherwise provided by 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
Boundaries

Bill Actions

S

Assigned Act No. 2019-26.

H

Signature Requested

S

Enrolled

S

Passed Second House

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 144

H

Third Reading Passed

H

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Local Legislation

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 111

S

Third Reading Passed

S

Read for the second time and placed on the calendar

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Local Legislation

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

April 9, 2019 House Passed
Yes 17
Abstained 76
Absent 11

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature