House Bill 63 is a local deannexation measure for the Town of Andrews in Cherokee County. It removes four specifically identified parcels of land—totaling roughly 62 acres—from the town’s corporate limits. The bill identifies each tract by parcel number and deed reference, making the change narrowly tailored to those properties rather than altering the town boundary more broadly.
The bill also preserves the Town of Andrews’ ability to collect or foreclose on any existing ad valorem tax liens or special assessment liens that were outstanding before the act takes effect. In other words, while the land is removed from municipal boundaries going forward, prior municipal tax obligations remain enforceable as if the property were still inside the town. The act becomes effective June 30, 2025, and the affected property is no longer subject to municipal taxes for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2025.
HB63 would amend the municipal boundaries of the Town of Andrews by excluding the listed parcels from the town’s corporate limits, which in turn removes those properties from future municipal taxation and other town jurisdictional effects tied to annexation status. It does not disturb preexisting municipal tax or special assessment liens, so the town retains collection and foreclosure rights for obligations incurred before the effective date. The practical effect is a reduction in the town’s tax base and a corresponding change in local governance for the affected landowners and any development on those parcels.
The available record shows little overt controversy or debate around HB63. There are no recorded committee transcripts or votes in the provided materials, and the bill’s local, parcel-specific nature suggests it is a targeted boundary adjustment rather than a broader policy dispute. The legislative posture appears procedural and routine, with the bill advancing to the Senate Rules and Operations Committee after House consideration.
The main point of potential contention is the deannexation itself: the Town of Andrews may lose future property tax revenue and municipal control over the parcels, while the affected property owners may gain relief from municipal taxes and town regulation. Any disagreement would likely center on whether the parcels should remain within town limits and whether the boundary change is consistent with local planning or service considerations. However, the provided materials do not show organized opposition or specific objections from legislators, the town, or property owners.