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MI HB4298
Bill
Status
2/21/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bumstead
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AI Summary
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Amends the General Property Tax Act to allow county treasurers to publish delinquent property tax notices in "notice publications" (newspapers and similar print media) instead of requiring traditional newspaper publication.
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Expands notice options to include posting notices on county treasurer websites for at least 14 days, in addition to or instead of print publication in some circumstances.
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Defines "notice publication" to include newspapers, legal newspapers, and print publications meeting specific criteria such as weekly distribution, at least 50% English language content, and at least 25% news/editorial content annually.
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Maintains existing requirements for certified mail notices to property owners and occupants, personal property visits to determine occupancy status, and oral/written notifications to occupants about foreclosure timelines and available assistance resources.
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Provides that foreclosing governmental units may select notice publications based on cost and circulation, with publication requirements satisfied through a separate insert within the notice publication.
Legislative Description
Property tax; delinquent taxes; notice by publication; revise. Amends secs. 78f & 78i of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78f & 211.78i) & adds sec. 78q.
Property tax, delinquent taxes
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Finance
12/11/2014