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Delegation approves annexation bill for remote‑control-airfield site
Summary
The committee approved House Bill 199, which sponsors said formalizes annexation paperwork for land used as a hobby aircraft landing strip and prevents residential development on the parcel; members voted in favor by voice vote (tally not specified).
House Bill 199 received a favorable report from the Jefferson County delegation after sponsors described the measure as an annexation request tied to a parcel used as a landing strip for remote‑control aircraft enthusiasts.
Sponsors told the committee the site is intended for hobby aviation events and not for residential construction; the city has submitted required resolutions and landowner approvals that the sponsor said are in place or forthcoming. A sponsor noted the bill has been brought in multiple years and reported that committee members approved the request by voice vote; the transcript states "199 pass." The record does not include an individual roll-call tally.
Members asked clarifying questions about the area and whether proposed entertainment or events would extend into neighboring Shelby County; sponsors said the annexation concerns only city territory and not Shelby County jurisdiction.
The delegation recorded the bill as passed in committee and moved on to the next agenda items. Sponsors said they will continue coordinating with local officials to finalize annexation paperwork before subsequent legislative steps.
