Personal service of notice of proposed annexation by ordinance requirement

SF 3624 requires municipalities to personally deliver notice of proposed annexations to affected towns and landowners (instead of using certified mail), with a 30-day notice period before a public hearing. It also mandates personal service to town boards and filing with the chief administrative law judge for smaller annexations (40 acres or less), giving towns 90 days to file objections. The bill applies to annexation ordinances adopted on or after August 1, 2026, and invalidates any ordinance that fails to meet these notice requirements. This directly affects municipalities, local towns, and property owners in annexation zones. The key change simplifies the notice process by requiring in-person delivery rather than mail.