HB508 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mack N. ButlerRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Etowah County, repeals local constitutional amendment prohibiting municipalities not located wholly within the boundaries of the county on January 1, 1986, from annexing territory without approval at an election

Summary

HB508 repeals a 2022 Etowah County constitutional provision that required voter approval before annexing certain territory into municipalities not located wholly within the county before 1986.

What This Bill Does

If approved, the amendment would repeal Section 28-11.20 of the 2022 Alabama Constitution, removing the voter-approval requirement for annexations within Etowah County by certain municipalities. That means municipalities not located entirely inside the county before 1986 could annex territory within the county without needing an election. The bill also outlines how the amendment would be presented to voters and states that, if a majority approves, the amendment becomes part of the Constitution, with the Code Commissioner allowed to make minor formatting and cross-reference updates.

Who It Affects

• Municipalities not located wholly within Etowah County before 1986, who could annex territory within the county without a required election
• Residents and property owners in Etowah County who could be annexed by those municipalities

Key Provisions

• Repeals Section 28-11.20 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, which required voter approval to annex territory within Etowah County by a municipality not wholly within the county before January 1, 1986.
• Provides for an election to approve the proposed amendment and describes ballot language and the process for ratification.
• If approved by a majority of voters, the amendment becomes part of the Constitution of Alabama (2022); the Code Commissioner may perform non-substantive revisions (style, citations, etc.).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 18, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Etowah County