The state House voted overwhelmingly Monday to support of a bill sponsored by state Rep. Micah Van Huss, R- 6th, which mandates local referendums and lets property owners decide whether they want to be annexed into municipal Urban Growth Boundaries.HB 590 now moves to Senate floor.The term “forced” has been used by opponents of current law, which allows certain annexations if procured by ordinance and involve property contiguous to predetermined municipal boundaries. Should the bill clear all legislative hurdles, it could impact Johnson City’s plans for future growth, especially in and around Gray, where a lawsuit and strong opposition from agricultural land owners nearly two years ago helped shut down forced annexations.Related:• Commissioners discuss downtown, zoning, business recruitment at lengthy meeting• Johnson City officials say Van Huss annexation referendum bill would hamper development• Annexation laws may affect future growth
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