HB449 Alabama 2024 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2024
Title: Macon County, Shorter, corporate limits altered
Summary: HB449 would expand the Town of Shorter's boundaries in Macon County by annexing about 191.36 acres, effective October 1, 2024.
What This Bill Does
The bill alters and extends Shorter's corporate limits to include a specific 191.36-acre parcel described by a metes-and-bounds boundary. This would bring that land into the town and under its governance. A map showing the annexed area will be filed and available for public inspection at the Macon County Probate Office. The change takes effect on October 1, 2024.

Who It Affects
Residents and landowners within the annexed 191.36-acre area will become part of the Town of Shorter and be subject to its municipal rules and services.
Town of Shorter and Macon County officials will oversee the boundary change, update maps/records, and manage administration of the annexed area; the public can view the annexation map at the Macon County Probate Office.

Key Provisions
Annexation of approximately 191.36 acres into the Town of Shorter in Macon County, with the boundary defined by a detailed metes-and-bounds description tied to roads and landmarks.
Section 2 requires a map showing the proposed annexed territory to be on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Judge of Probate in Macon County.
Section 3 states the act becomes effective October 1, 2024.

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