Municipalities - Annexation - Limitations

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill prohibits cities and towns from adding property that lies in a different state legislative district unless they first obtain consent from the General Assembly members representing that district. It also requires consent before annexing land owned by the federal government, the state, its political subdivisions, or tax‑exempt entities. The measure is intended to protect local representation and government ownership interests.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Apr 2, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Apr 2, 2026
• Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill Hearing
  Government, Labor, and Elections · Feb 26, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 303
2. Apr 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 11, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 11, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 10, 2026Third Readings Passed with Amendments
6. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 10, 2026Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator West) Adopted
8. Apr 10, 2026Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator James) Adopted
9. Apr 10, 2026Floor Amendment {
10. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
11. Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
12. Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Harrison · sponsor
• Toles

Bill text

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