2017 House Bill 4412 / 2018 Public Act 438

Revise state Tax Tribunal

Introduced in the House

March 28, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Brandt Iden (R-61)

To revise many details of Michigan Tax Tribunal procedures, membership and more. The bill would also give the governor the power to remove a member for cause and appoint three additional members for up to one year on a temporary basis. The Tax Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body that adjudicates property tax.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 17, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 20, 2017

Substitute offered by Rep. Brandt Iden (R-61)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 82 to 25 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 21, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To revise many details of Michigan Tax Tribunal procedures, membership and more. The bill would also give the governor the power to remove a member for cause and appoint three additional members for up to one year on a temporary basis. The Tax Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body that adjudicates property tax.

Received in the House

Dec. 12, 2018

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the House 67 to 42 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2018