MI HB4564

Allows Tax Tribunal hearing officers and members to conduct hearings and proceedings in person or electronically by telephone or video conferencing if parties agree and the tribunal approves.

Requires hearings to be conducted in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act (1969 PA 306) and the Open Meetings Act (1976 PA 267), with public notice given as required by the Open Meetings Act.

Updates statutory language from "shall" to "must" throughout the affected sections for consistency with modern legislative drafting standards.

Changes reference from "Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976" to the proper citation "open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275" for clarity.

Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4563 is enacted into law (tie-bar provision).