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HB 5867

Property tax: tax tribunal; certain tribunal determinations in assessment disputes as to the valuation of property; require. Amends sec. 37 of 1973 PA 186 (MCL 205.737).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Felicia Brabec and 21 co-sponsors

Michigan bill modifying property tax tribunal procedures for resolving property valuation assessment disputes, affecting taxpayer appeal rights and local government revenue stability.

bill electronically reproduced 06/26/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 5867

Legislative bill overview

HB 5867 amends Michigan's property tax tribunal procedures by modifying how certain tribunal determinations are handled in property valuation assessment disputes. The bill specifically revises Section 37 of the 1973 Michigan Tax Tribunal Act, though the exact nature of the changes requires access to the full bill text to determine precise modifications.

Why is this important

Property tax assessments directly affect homeowners' and businesses' annual tax bills and local government revenue. Tribunal procedures that resolve valuation disputes are the mechanism through which property owners can challenge assessments they believe are incorrect, making procedural changes potentially significant for both taxpayers and municipalities relying on stable tax bases.

Potential points of contention

  • Clarity on tribunal authority: Changes to "certain tribunal determinations" could either expand or restrict what disputes tribunals can resolve, affecting property owners' ability to challenge assessments
  • Cost and accessibility: Modifications to tribunal procedures may impact filing costs, timelines, or evidence requirements, potentially making challenges easier or harder for individual property owners
  • Municipal revenue stability: Alterations to valuation dispute resolution could affect how consistently local governments can rely on projected tax revenue from property assessments

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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