HB236 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ginny ShaverRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Centre, corporate limits alt.
Summary: HB236 would expand the City of Centre's boundaries by annexing specific parcels near Weiss Lake in Cherokee County, with immediate effect after the Governor signs.
What This Bill Does
The bill expands Centre's corporate limits to include certain land west of Weiss Lake, and provides detailed descriptions of several parcels (Tracts 1–6) to be annexed, with some portions excluded. A map showing the proposed annexation must be on file with the Cherokee County Probate Judge for public inspection. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor approves it.

Who It Affects
Residents and property owners within the annexed parcels who would become part of the City of Centre and would be subject to city laws, taxes, and city-provided services.
The City of Centre would gain new land and potential tax base and responsibilities, while Cherokee County would adjust its jurisdiction for the annexed areas.

Key Provisions
Annexation of the following general areas west of Weiss Lake: the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 9, and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 10 South, Range 9 East.
Detailed descriptions of Tracts 1–6, including exclusions (e.g., TRACT 1 and portions below the 565-foot elevation contour) and the addition of other parcels such as Westbay Estate Subdivision (TRACT 5).
Section 2 requires a map of the proposed annexation to be on file in the Cherokee County Probate Judge's office; Section 3 states the act becomes effective immediately after governor 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: Cherokee County