HB 281 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Municipal zoning boards of adjustment; to further provide for an appeals process from a final decision of the board

HB 281 updates the process for appealing decisions made by municipal zoning boards of adjustment to the circuit court. It requires an aggrieved party to file a written notice of appeal with the board within 15 days of the final decision. The appeal itself must then be filed with the circuit court within 30 days of the board's decision. The bill also specifies that the zoning board's original decision remains in effect during the appeal process, unless the circuit court grants a stay. This directly affects individuals and entities challenging local zoning decisions.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

May 2025

Senate Passage

May 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Signed May 14, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · May 14, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled after being introduced, with minor formatting changes to the header and page numbers. The substantive policy content regarding zoning board appeals remained consistent between versions, maintaining the same appeal timelines (15 days for notice, 45 days for filing) and procedures for circuit court review.

TECHNICAL

Header changed from 'HB281 INTRODUCED' to 'HB281 ENROLLED' indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for signature.

Bill number in the header changed from QKQA541-1 to QKQA541-2, reflecting the enrolled version identifier.

Page numbering and formatting were adjusted between the introduced and enrolled versions, with the enrolled version containing official certification signatures from legislative officers.

The effective date of October 1, 2025 was confirmed in the enrolled version, establishing when the new appeal procedures will take effect.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Amendments

May 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Almond Concur In and Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 1186

lower

May 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 946

upper

May 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

Chambliss motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 945

upper

May 6, 2025

Introduced

Chambliss 1st Amendment Offered

upper

Apr 2, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Mar 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (County and Municipal Government)

upper

Mar 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 433

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors