House Bill 337 proposes the removal of specific properties from the corporate limits of the City of Southport, North Carolina. The properties identified by Brunswick County Tax Office Parcel Numbers 221MB015, 221MB020, and 221MB02001 will no longer be considered part of the city as of June 30, 2025. The bill ensures that any outstanding liens for ad valorem taxes or special assessments on these properties remain valid and can be collected even after the properties are deannexed.
The bill will alter the municipal tax obligations for the specified properties, effectively exempting them from municipal taxes starting from the taxable year beginning on or after July 1, 2025. This change may impact the city's revenue, as it will lose tax income from these properties, while still retaining the ability to collect on any existing liens prior to the deannexation.
The sentiment surrounding HB337 appears to be neutral to positive, as there have been no recorded votes or significant opposition noted in the committee discussions. The lack of contention suggests that the bill may have broad support among legislators, particularly those representing the Southport area.
There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history related to HB337. The bill seems to have proceeded without significant debate or opposition, indicating a consensus on the need for the deannexation.