He said the calls he’s received have all been opposed.

“The main thing, is we’re trying to get them from coming into the county,” White said. “They have property rights, but we’re just being gobbled up.”

White said the version that goes to the floor of the House will likely be amended, but he feels it will be ready by Tuesday.

“There are some concerns about the Feb. 12 deadline and the unanimous vote of the commission,” White said.

Dist. 25 Rep. Mac McCutcheon said the legislation runs counter to state law.

“I am first concerned about protecting the rights of people to do what they want with their property,” said McCutcheon, whose district runs up to the east side of Mooresville Road, an area already heavily developed.

“Another thing is the unanimous vote,” he said. “I feel like a person has the right to do what he wants with his property without a government agency telling him what to do. Why not a majority vote? The west side’s needs are a lot different from the east side’s needs. A unanimous vote is pretty strong.

“In my district, where a lot of property is being developed, there is a concern about services, about whether Limestone County water can furnish the needs of those already living there.

“There is also the division of taxes in existing Madison and Huntsville. I still have questions before I give my stamp of approval either for or against.”

McCutcheon said state law mandates that no government can force a property owner to annex.

“It is up to the property owner to make the choice,” he said. “If some one wants to annex now (under the bill) it would be up to the County Commission. We’ve added another government agency to tell them what to do.”