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AL HB225

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Frances Holk-Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2023

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment defining the "Bon Secour Landmark District" in Baldwin County with specific geographic boundaries detailed through road centerlines and landmarks including the Bon Secour River and Bon Secour Bay.

  • Prohibits annexation by local law of any property within the Bon Secour Landmark District into any municipality, with an exception for municipalities incorporated after the amendment's ratification that include any part of the district.

  • Establishes that the district is not a legal entity and cannot exercise taxing authority, zoning authority, police power, standing to sue, authority to adopt ordinances, or any other powers commonly associated with legal entities.

  • Requires a statewide election on the proposed amendment in accordance with Alabama Constitution Sections 284 and 284.01 and state election laws.

  • Directs the appropriate election official to assign a ballot number and present voters with a description of the amendment and "Yes" or "No" voting options.

Legislative Description

This bill would propose an amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Baldwin County, to define the Bon Secour Landmark District within the county and to prohibit the annexation by local law of any property within the district into any municipality except under certain conditions.

Baldwin County, defined the Bon Secour Landmark District, constitutional amendment

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to House Baldwin County Legislation

4/4/2023

Committee Referrals

Baldwin County Legislation4/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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