The proposed bill seeks to amend the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 by defining the "Bon Secour Landmark District" in Baldwin County and establishing restrictions on the annexation of properties within this district. Specifically, the bill prohibits the annexation of any property in the Bon Secour Landmark District into any municipality through local law, with the exception of municipalities that are incorporated after the ratification of this amendment and include parts of the district. The boundaries of the Bon Secour Landmark District are detailed through a series of geographic coordinates and landmarks.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that the Bon Secour Landmark District will not be recognized as a legal entity and will not possess powers typically associated with such entities, including the ability to sue, tax, enforce zoning laws, or adopt regulations. The bill includes provisions for the amendment to be placed on the ballot for voter approval, requiring a majority vote from qualified electors for it to be ratified. The language inserted into the current law includes the definition of the district and the restrictions on annexation, while no deletions from existing law are specified in the text provided.