The proposed bill seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 by establishing the "Stapleton Landmark District" in Baldwin County, defined by specific geographic boundaries. A significant provision of the amendment is the prohibition of annexation of any property within this district into any municipality through local law, except under certain conditions. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that any municipality incorporated after the ratification of this amendment that includes parts of the Stapleton Landmark District is exempt from this prohibition. The district will not be recognized as a legal entity and will lack powers typically associated with such entities, such as the ability to sue, tax, zone, enforce public safety, or adopt regulations. Portions of the described property within the corporate limits of Loxley, Spanish Fort, or Bay Minette are explicitly excluded from the district.
The bill also outlines the process for an election to allow qualified voters to decide on the proposed amendment, governed by existing sections of the Alabama Constitution and state election laws. Election officials will assign a ballot number and provide a clear description of the amendment, allowing voters to express their support or opposition. If the amendment is approved by a majority, it will become part of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022. The bill includes nonsubstantive revisions for style and uniformity but does not specify any deletions from current law.