SB 126: Annexation.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

With certain exceptions, requires a municipality that initiates an annexation to file with the court an annexation petition approved by the signatures of: (1) at least 51% of the owners of non-tax exempt land in the annexation territory; or (2) the owners of at least 75% in assessed valuation of non-tax exempt land in the annexation territory. Requires the court to hold a hearing if the petition has enough signatures. Adds provisions for determining the validity of signatures. Eliminates the following: (1) Remonstrances and remonstrance waivers. (2) Reimbursement of remonstrator's attorney's fees and costs. (3) Adoption of a fiscal plan for voluntary annexations requested by 100% of landowners in the annexation territory. (4) Settlement agreements in lieu of annexation. (5) Provisions regarding contiguity of a public highway.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 7

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 3, 2025First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
2. February 11, 2025Referred to the House
3. February 10, 2025Cosponsor: Representative Miller D
4. February 10, 2025House sponsor: Representative Hall
5. February 10, 2025Third reading: passed; Roll Call 85: yeas 40, nays 9
6. February 6, 2025Second reading: ordered engrossed
7. February 6, 2025Senator Randolph added as coauthor
8. February 3, 2025Committee report: do pass, adopted
9. January 30, 2025Senator Niemeyer added as third author
10. January 30, 2025Senators Tomes and Dernulc added as coauthors
11. January 8, 2025First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
12. January 8, 2025Authored by Senators Buck and Young M