Bill Title: Annexation. Provides that after June 30, 2019, an annexation may be initiated only as follows: (1) By a petition requesting annexation that is signed by 100% of the affected property owners. (2) By a municipality, if the territory is contiguous and 100% of the affected property owners consent to the annexation. (3) By a municipality, if the territory is noncontiguous and contains certain facilities that are owned or operated by the municipality or owned by a property owner that consents to the annexation. Establishes requirements for a property owner to consent to an annexation. Provides that the following provisions do not apply to an annexation for which an ordinance is adopted after June 30, 2019: (1) Annexation remonstrances. (2) Reimbursement of remonstrators' attorney's fees and costs. (3) Municipal outreach programs. (4) Annexations requested by petition of at least 51% of property owners. Provides that a settlement agreement in lieu of annexation that is executed after June 30, 2019, is void. Eliminates provisions regarding the contiguity of a public highway.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2019-01-14 - First reading: referred to Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform
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Introduced | 2019-01-14 | PDF | Link | View |
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