HB488 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Frances Holk-JonesRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: To alter, rearrange, and extend the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Foley in Baldwin County; and to provide for a referendum election on the approval of this act.
Summary: HB488 would annex certain land into the City of Foley in Baldwin County and requires a voter referendum to approve the expansion.
What This Bill Does
It alters Foley’s boundary to include specific tracts described in the Act (multiple Angie Baldwin subdivisions, Kirkland’s Camp units, and related parcels). It requires a referendum among residents within the annexation area, with a map of the proposed territory on file for public inspection. If voters say Yes, the annexation would take effect immediately; if No, the act would be repealed. The City of Foley would cover the costs of the election.

Who It Affects
Residents and property owners within the newly proposed annexation tracts who would become Foley city residents and subject to Foley city codes, services, and taxes if the referendum passes.
The City of Foley and Baldwin County governing bodies, due to changes in city boundaries and potential tax and service jurisdictions.

Key Provisions
Section 1: Alters, rearranges, and extends Foley’s boundary to include the specified tracts and land described in detail in the act.
Section 2: Requires a map showing the proposed annexation territory to be filed in Baldwin County and available for public inspection.
Section 3: Provides that the annexation only becomes operative if the qualified electors in the described territory approve it in a referendum; outlines election procedures and the City’s responsibility to pay election costs; if approved, the annexation takes effect immediately; if rejected, the act has no further effect.
Section 4: States the act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor’s approval (or otherwise as law).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Foley, corporate limits altered