MI SB0886

Replaces "shall" with "must" throughout the Administrative Procedures Act for mandatory language compliance.

Modifies contested case hearing notice requirements to specify notice must include date, hour, place, nature, legal authority, jurisdiction, relevant statutes/rules, and statement of matters asserted.

Adds provisions allowing presiding officers to continue contested cases when legislators are parties or witnesses during legislative sessions, committee meetings, or partisan caucus meetings to accommodate legislative duties.

Expands exemptions from the act to include proceedings before the parole board and clarifies exemptions for corrections department hearings under the corrections code.

Changes definition of "party" in cost and fees provisions by removing net worth thresholds ($500,000 for individuals, $3,000,000 for businesses) and employee count limitations that previously excluded certain entities from cost recovery eligibility.