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IN SB0143
Bill
AI Summary
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Municipalities must notify county executives of adopted annexation ordinances, and if any member objects, the annexation is void unless a majority of the county executive approves it by resolution
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Landowners have 120 days (extended from 90 days) after publication notice to file remonstrance petitions against proposed annexations
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Annexation ordinances become effective 120 days (extended from 90 days) after publication in the absence of remonstrance or appeal, and upon required filing
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Municipalities must provide locations for signing remonstrance petitions beginning the day after notice publication and continuing for at least 120 days (changed from "not later than" to "not earlier than")
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These requirements apply only to municipality-initiated annexations adopted after June 30, 2016, and do not apply to annexations under certain specified sections or to county redevelopment commission property
Legislative Description
Annexation. Adds the following requirements for certain municipality initiated annexations: (1) A municipality must give notice of the adoption of the annexation ordinance to the county executive. (2) If any member of the county executive objects, the annexation ordinance is void unless a majority of the county executive adopts a resolution approving the annexation. (3) A remonstrance must be filed by landowners within 120 days (instead of 90 days) after publication of notice. (4) In the absence of remonstrance or appeal, the annexation becomes effective 120 days (instead of 90 days) or later after publication of the annexation ordinance. (5)
Last Action
Senator Boots added as second author
1/6/2016