Bill > HB4099

This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to allow electronic hearings for the Tax Tribunal under certain conditions, meaning that proceedings of the Tax Tribunal, which is a body that hears tax-related disputes, can be conducted remotely via video or teleconference. Specifically, it permits electronic proceedings for sections 26, 34, or 62 of the Tax Tribunal Act, regardless of the usual requirements for electronic meetings, such as accommodating absent members due to military duty or medical conditions. The bill also clarifies that for these Tax Tribunal electronic proceedings, a physical location is not required, and members and the public participating electronically are considered present. Furthermore, it outlines requirements for public notice of these electronic meetings, including explaining why the meeting is electronic, how the public can participate, and how to provide input. The bill also specifies that public bodies holding electronic meetings must allow for two-way communication and provide mechanisms for public comment, and that members of the public cannot be required to register or provide personal information to participate, except for necessary public comment participation. This change is tied to another bill, HB 4098 of the 103rd Legislature, meaning it will only become law if that bill is also enacted.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4099