HB 646 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Mobile County, City of Semmes annexation

This bill proposes to expand the official boundaries of the City of Semmes in Mobile County by including six specific land parcels within the municipal limits. The legislation uses precise legal descriptions to define the exact areas being annexed, which are adjacent to existing city limits and include portions of land near Churchill Downs and Broughton Road. A map showing the proposed territory is filed with the Mobile County Probate Judge for public review, and the changes would take effect on October 1, 2026.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

House Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Mar 31, 2026 Signed Apr 15, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 3 edits · Apr 15, 2026

MINOR

The bill transitioned from an 'Introduced' draft to its final 'Enrolled' version, incorporating specific legal signatures and certification dates from the House and Senate. The substantive policy content regarding the boundary expansion of the City of Semmes remains consistent, though the final text includes updated parcel identifiers and minor formatting adjustments to meet legislative standards.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the geographic expansion of the City of Semmes remains unchanged; the differences are procedural, reflecting the bill's final passage and signing.

TECHNICAL

Added certification signatures, dates, and official titles for the Speaker of the House, Senate President, and Clerk to finalize the bill.

Updated the bill header from 'Introduced' to 'Enrolled' and adjusted the internal document ID number.

Refined parcel descriptions with updated Key Numbers and corrected legal land survey language to ensure accuracy in the final record.

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 8, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1241

upper

Apr 7, 2026

Upper · Passed

Reported Out of Committee Second House

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1165

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Mobile County Legislation)

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors