HB343 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to define the Bon Secour Landmark District in Baldwin County using detailed geographic boundaries encompassing areas along the Bon Secour River, Boggy Branch, and Bon Secour Bay.

• Prohibits annexation by local law of any property within the Bon Secour Landmark District into any municipality.

• Exception allows municipalities incorporated after ratification of the amendment to include parts of the Bon Secour Landmark District within their boundaries.

• Designates the district as a non-legal entity without standing to sue, taxing authority, zoning authority, police power, or ability to adopt ordinances.

• Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure; House passed 02-Apr-24, Senate passed 02-May-24.