HB468 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Debbie Wood
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Opelika, corp. limits alt.
Summary: HB468 would expand Opelika’s city limits by annexing about 1,250 acres of nearby land in Lee County into the city.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill would annex a defined territory into Opelika, extending the city’s boundaries and bringing roughly 1,250 acres (about 1.95 square miles) under Opelika’s jurisdiction. The annexed land would become part of the city and be governed by Opelika’s laws, taxes, and services. A map showing the proposed annexation is on file in the Lee County Judge of Probate’s office for public inspection. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after the governor signs it into law.

Who It Affects
Residents and property owners within the annexed area would become part of Opelika and would be subject to city rules, taxes, and city-provided services.
The City of Opelika and its taxpayers would gain new land to govern, potentially expanding the city’s tax base and planning responsibilities.

Key Provisions
Annexes about 1,250 acres into Opelika, altering boundary lines and corporate limits as described in the bill.
Requires a map showing the proposed annexation to be on file with the Lee County Judge of Probate and open to public inspection.
Effective date is the first day of the third month after gubernatorial 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: Opelika