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SB355 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Apr 6, 2026
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Summary

Session
2026 Regular Session
Title
Chambers County, City of Valley; annexation
Summary

SB355 would enlarge the City of Valley by annexing eight described parcels of land in Chambers County, expanding its boundaries, effective October 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

The bill alters the boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Valley to include eight specified parcels in Chambers County. The annexed land becomes part of the City of Valley and would fall under the city’s jurisdiction and regulations. A map showing the proposed territory is on file for public inspection, and the annexation takes effect on October 1, 2026.

Who It Affects
  • Owners of the eight parcels who will have their land added to the City of Valley and become subject to its laws and services
  • The City of Valley government and its residents, who gain jurisdiction and potentially adjusted service delivery and zoning for the annexed land
  • Chambers County and nearby residents, due to changes in boundaries and coordination with the city for governance and services
Key Provisions
  • Section 1: The boundary lines and corporate limits of the City of Valley are altered to include eight described parcels in Chambers County (Parcel 1 through Parcel 8).
  • Parcel descriptions (Parcel 1–Parcel 8) specify locations, partial acreages (e.g., Parcel 1 about 1.0 acre; Parcel 3 about 3.03 acres; Parcel 6 about 0.751 acre) or particular parcels by lot descriptions, addresses (e.g., 7421 20th Avenue, Valley), and parcel numbers, forming the annexed area.
  • Section 2: A map showing the proposed annexation area is on file and available for public inspection at the Office of the Judge of Probate in Chambers County.
  • Section 3: The act becomes effective on October 1, 2026.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Apr 1, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Chambers County

Bill Actions

S

Enacted

S

Enacted

H

Signature Requested

S

Delivered to Governor

S

Enrolled

S

Ready to Enroll

H

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1054

H

Third Reading in Second House

H

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

H

Reported Out of Committee Second House

H

Pending House Local Legislation

H

Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Local Legislation

S

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 867

S

Third Reading in House of Origin

S

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

S

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

S

Pending Senate Local Legislation

S

Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Local Legislation

Calendar

Hearing

House Local Legislation Hearing

Room 200 at 10:56:00

Hearing

Senate Local Legislation Hearing

No Meeting at 10:35:00

Bill Text

Votes

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 867

March 17, 2026 Senate Passed
Yes 33
Absent 2

HBIR: Passed by Second House

March 31, 2026 House Passed
Yes 88
No 4
Abstained 9
Absent 4

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1054

March 31, 2026 House Passed
Yes 102
Abstained 1
Absent 2

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature