2023 Senate Bill 94

Property tax: tax tribunal; tax tribunal jurisdiction; exclude federal statutory or constitutional civil rights claims.

A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled “Tax tribunal act,” by amending section 31 (MCL 205.731), as amended by 2008 PA 125.

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Clarifies the jurisdiction of the tribunal, specifically granting it exclusive and original jurisdiction over proceedings related to property tax laws, including direct reviews, refunds, mediations, and certifications of mediators. However, it excludes cases where a decision involves a federal civil rights violation claim.

Introduced in the Senate

March 1, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-2) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Paul Wojno (D-10) and Joseph Bellino (R-16)

Referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection