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MI HB5815

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Richard LeBlanc

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires board of review members to complete an online training program created by the Department of Treasury before hearing any tax protests, replacing the previous 10-day appointment window requirement.

  • Department of Treasury training program must cover board member duties, discretion in considering protests, and applicable tax assessment law.

  • Applies training requirement to regular board members, alternate members, and any individuals appointed to fill vacancies on township and city boards of review.

  • Department of Treasury must monitor the training program, certify completion, and establish standards of conduct, etiquette, and experience for board of review members.

  • Maintains existing eligibility restrictions including the requirement that at least 2/3 of board members be property taxpayers and prohibits township board members and assessor relatives from serving.

Legislative Description

Property tax; assessments; training program and standards of conduct for board of review members; create, and require completion for eligibility. Amends sec. 28 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.28) & adds sec. 28a.

Property tax, assessments

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 02/17/2010

2/17/2010

Committee Referrals

Intergovernmental & Regional Affairs2/16/2010

Full Bill Text

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