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HB252 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2020
Title
Rainsville, corp. limits alt.
Summary

HB252 expands the City of Rainsville by annexing about 26.7 acres, including the Autumn Creek Subdivision, into the city limits.

What This Bill Does

HB252 changes the boundary lines and extends the City of Rainsville's corporate limits to add three described parcels in DeKalb County. The added land totals approximately 26.71 acres: 21.83 acres (Parcel A), 3.08 acres (Parcel B), and 1.80 acres (Parcel C), including the Autumn Creek Subdivision. A map showing the annexed area is on file with the DeKalb County Probate Office for public inspection. The act becomes law immediately after the Governor approves it, bringing these parcels under the city's jurisdiction.

Who It Affects
  • Property owners and residents within Parcels A, B, and C will become part of the City of Rainsville and will be subject to city laws and regulations.
  • The City of Rainsville gains jurisdiction over the annexed land and must extend city authority and planning to the area.
Key Provisions
  • Annexation of Parcels A (Autumn Creek Subdivision, 21.83 acres), Parcel B (3.08 acres), and Parcel C (1.80 acres) into the City of Rainsville, totaling approximately 26.71 acres, as described by specific land boundaries.
  • Section 2 states a map showing the proposed annexation is on file in the DeKalb County Probate Office for public inspection.
  • Section 3 provides that the act becomes effective immediately upon governor's passage and approval.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Rainsville

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 4:21 p.m. on May 7, 2020.

H

Assigned Act No. 2020-129.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 536

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

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 198

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

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass

March 5, 2020 House Passed
Yes 27
Abstained 60
Absent 18

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature