The proposed bill, HB268, seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 by establishing the "White House Fork Landmark District" in Baldwin County, which includes a detailed description of its geographical boundaries through specific tax parcel numbers and landmarks. The amendment introduces new legal language that prohibits the annexation of any property within this district into any municipality unless certain conditions are met, thereby protecting the district's integrity from municipal encroachment. Notably, the bill specifies that the White House Fork Landmark District will not be recognized as a legal entity and will not have powers typically associated with such entities, including the authority to sue, tax, zone, or adopt regulations.
Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for ratification, stating that an election will be held for qualified voters to approve or reject the proposed amendment, following established procedures in the Alabama Constitution. The amendment will become valid upon receiving a majority vote from the electorate. While the bill includes new insertions regarding the district's definition and annexation restrictions, there are no specific deletions from existing law mentioned in the text provided. Additionally, the bill incorporates nonsubstantive revisions for clarity and uniformity in the legal text.