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AlabamaSB3222025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Community development districts, annexation of a district into a municipality authorized

Sponsored By: J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner (Republican)

Enacted

Economic Development

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Property owners elect development district boards

Beginning October 1, 2025, founding documents for districts defined in Section 35-8B-1(s) must name three people as board members. The district's real property owners elect board members by majority vote. Each member serves a four-year term or until a successor is elected.

Gambling banned in certain development districts

Beginning October 1, 2025, property in districts defined in Section 35-8B-1(s) cannot be used as a casino site. Commercial and charitable gambling are also banned on that property.

Cities can annex certain development districts

Beginning October 1, 2025, cities allowing alcohol sales can annex property in districts defined in Section 35-8B-1(s). The city must be in the same county, but the property need not touch city limits. The district board must petition, and the city must approve; both may agree on conditions. A map must reach the county probate judge at least 30 days before approval. Annexation must begin by June 1, 2026. After annexation, the county keeps the right—but not a duty—to provide environmental services, including garbage collection.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Garlan Gudger

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 163 • No: 1

House vote • 5/1/2025

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1148

Yes: 74 • No: 0 • Other: 25

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 780

Yes: 27 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Gudger motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 779

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/22/2025

Third Reading in House of Origin

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Enacted

    5/7/2025Senate

  2. Delivered to Governor

    5/6/2025Senate

  3. Signature Requested

    5/6/2025House

  4. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1148

    5/1/2025House

  5. Ready to Enroll

    5/1/2025Senate

  6. Enrolled

    5/1/2025Senate

  7. Reported Out of Committee Second House

    4/29/2025House

  8. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    4/29/2025House

  9. Third Reading in House of Origin

    4/22/2025Senate

  10. Gudger 1st Substitute Offered

    4/22/2025Senate

  11. Gudger motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 779

    4/22/2025Senate

  12. Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 780

    4/22/2025Senate

  13. Engrossed

    4/22/2025Senate

  14. Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Economic Development and Tourism

    4/22/2025House

  15. Pending Committee Action in Second House

    4/22/2025House

  16. Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar

    4/17/2025Senate

  17. Reported Out of Committee House of Origin

    4/16/2025Senate

  18. Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

    4/9/2025Senate

  19. Pending Committee Action in House of Origin

    4/9/2025Senate

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