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AL HB508

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mack Butler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 28-11.20 of the Alabama Constitution of 2022, which currently requires voter approval before any territory in Etowah County can be annexed into a municipality that was not wholly within the county before January 1, 1986

  • Removes the existing restriction that protects Etowah County land from annexation by municipalities based outside the county's pre-1986 boundaries

  • Requires voter ratification through a local election in accordance with Sections 284, 284.01, and 285 of the Alabama Constitution

  • Amendment becomes effective upon approval by a majority of qualified electors voting on the measure

Legislative Description

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

Etowah County

Last Action

Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation3/5/2026
Local Legislation2/24/2026

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