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HB 662

Madison County, City of Owens Cross Roads annexation

2026 Regular Session

The bill would annex specific lands into the City of Owens Cross Roads, bringing them under city governance with zoning, services, and taxes.

Third Reading in House of Origin
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Bill Summary · HB 662

Bill Summary: HB 662 (2026rs) — Madison County, City of Owens Cross Roads Annexation (Alabama)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill concerns the annexation process for the City of Owens Cross Roads in Madison County, Alabama.
  • It aims to authorize and govern the annexation of specific territory into the city limits, extending the city’s boundaries and jurisdiction in accordance with state law and local authority.

Key provisions and changes

  • Annexation authorization: Empowers the City of Owens Cross Roads to annex defined lands within Madison County, expanding the city’s formal boundaries.
  • Jurisdictional reach: Upon annexation, the acquired area would come under the city’s municipal governance, including provisions related to zoning, police and fire protection, public services, and local ordinances.
  • Procedural framework: The bill establishes or references the procedural steps required to effect the annexation (e.g., notices, hearings, and any citizen or statutory approvals), aligning with Alabama’s annexation process and deadlines.
  • Tax and service implications: Annexed properties typically become subject to city property taxes and charges for municipal services (e.g., utilities, sanitation, street maintenance) consistent with other parts of the city. The bill would specify how taxes, assessments, and service responsibilities shift for properties and residents in the annexed area.
  • Impact on land use: Zoning and land-use regulations of the annexed territory would transition to city controls, potentially altering permissible uses, development standards, and permitting processes.
  • Boundary descriptions: The bill would include technical descriptions of the annexation boundaries, likely accompanied by maps or legal descriptions identifying the exact tracts of land involved.

Who is affected

  • Residents and property owners within the annexation area: They would transition from county (or unincorporated) governance to city governance, with corresponding changes in taxes, services, and zoning.
  • City of Owens Cross Roads: Gaining additional territory, residents, and potential tax revenue, along with the administrative responsibilities of serving a larger population.
  • Madison County (and its agencies): Adjustments to service delivery boundaries, potential shifts in county-provided services, and realignment of intergovernmental coordination related to the annexed area.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative steps completed/ongoing:
    • First reading and referral to the Senate Committee on Madison County Legislation.
    • House action history shows multiple readings and committee reports, with a motion to Third Reading and Pass adopted (Roll Call 1190) in the House of Origin.
    • As of the latest action, the bill awaiting consideration by the Senate committee in the 2026 session, indicating an ongoing process of scrutiny, potential amendments, and final floor votes in both chambers.
  • Key dates (as listed):
    • March 31, 2026: First reading in House; referred to House Committee on Madison County Legislation.
    • April 2, 2026: Reported out of committee; second reading and calendar placement.
    • April 7, 2026: Read for the first time in the Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on Madison County Legislation; House: Third Reading in House of Origin and motion to pass adopted.

Practical considerations for readers

  • Annexation can affect local services, school attendance zones, and property tax planning for affected residents.
  • The bill’s enactment depends on completion of the legislative process in the Alabama Senate, including committee review and votes in both chambers, followed by any necessary gubernatorial approval or signing.
  • For property owners along the proposed annexation boundaries, monitoring notices, public hearings, and opportunity to comment will be important as the process advances.

If you’d like, I can extract the precise boundary description, map references, or any fiscal impact details from the bill text once it’s available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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