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HB 199

Town of Morris in Jefferson County, corporate limits annexation

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Allen Treadaway

HB 199 authorizes the Town of Morris in Jefferson County, Alabama to annex additional territory, expanding municipal corporate limits and extending local governance and service provision to the annexed area.

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Bill Summary · HB 199

Legislative bill overview

HB 199 authorizes the Town of Morris in Jefferson County, Alabama to annex additional territory within its corporate limits. The bill has passed through multiple readings in the state legislature and appears to be in final stages of the legislative process as of February 2026.

Why is this important

Municipal annexation directly affects property taxation, service provision (water, sewer, police, fire), zoning authority, and governance for residents and businesses in the annexed area. The expansion of Morris's corporate limits determines which local government provides essential services and holds regulatory authority over the newly included territory.

Potential points of contention

  • Property owner consent: Whether affected property owners outside current city limits support being annexed and subject to municipal taxes and regulations
  • Service capacity: Whether the Town of Morris has adequate infrastructure and budget capacity to serve the expanded area without burdening existing residents
  • Tax implications: How annexation will affect property tax rates and service fees for both existing and new residents within the expanded corporate limits

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

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