MultiTax Commission

An intergovernmental state tax agency whose mission is to promote uniform and consistent tax policy and administration among the states, assist taxpayers in achieving compliance with existing tax laws, and advocate for state and local sovereignty in the development of tax policy.

Uniformity Committee Agenda April 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA

Uniformity Committee Meeting 
Uniformity Committee Charter adopted November 7, 2018 

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Eastern
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Please be aware that all times listed below are approximate.

                              2:00 – 2:15 P.M.       Welcome and Introductions –
Chair, Tommy Hoyt (TX) and Vice Chair, Maria Sanders (MO)
The chair will ask participants to introduce themselves.

Approval of Minutes of November 2019
Chair will ask for approval of minutes from meeting in November 2019.

 No materials

Minutes from Meeting of
Nov. 6, 2019
2:15 – 2:20 P.M. Initial Public Comment
The chair will ask if there is any initial public comment. (The public is invited to give comments throughout the meeting on topics discussed.)		 No materials
2:20 – 2:50 P.M. Finnigan Combined Filing Work Group –
Chair, Phil Skinner (ID), Helen Hecht (MTC) and Bruce Fort (MTC) 
The work group will give its report and present the proposed draft model, which it will ask the committee to approve for submission to the executive committee.		 Memo to the Committee and Proposed Draft Model

See link to project page
2:50 – 3:20 P.M. Statement on P.L. 86-272 Work Group –
Chair, Laurie McElhatton (CA) and Brian Hamer (MTC)
The work group will give its report and present the proposed revisions to the statement, which it will ask the committee to approve for submission to the executive committee.		 Memo to the Committee and Proposed Revision of the Statement 

PDF of Powerpoint Presentation

See link to project page
3:20 – 3:45 P.M. BREAK
3:45 – 4:05 P.M. Wayfair/Marketplace Work Group –
Chair, Tommy Hoyt (TX) and Richard Cram (MTC)
The work group will give a status report, discuss recent developments, and ask the committee for direction on its work.		 Status Report

See link to project page and report
4:05 – 4:15 P.M. New Project Selection Work Group –
Chair, Maria Sanders (MO) and Helen Hecht (MTC)
The work group will give a status report and accept any direction the committee may wish to give.		 Status Report

See link to project page
4:15 – 4:45 P.M. Round Table 
The state representatives will be asked to share developments affecting uniformity matters.		 No materials
5:00 P.M. Adjourn

Committee Rules:

Generally – The Chair runs the meeting, following the agenda. Anyone wishing to speak should ask to be recognized by the Chair. Questions are welcome at any time and participation is encouraged. The agenda also provides signals for each topic as to the type of participation anticipated (discussion, advice, voting, etc.). Members of the public are invited to provide comments as well.

Committee Members – Committee membership is voluntary and inclusive. All state personnel present or on the phone during a meeting are welcome to participate as members of the Committee and can offer motions or amendments and participate in Committee discussion, etc. But only one person from each state should cast a vote. (Members from the same state can decide who votes.)

Motions and Amendments – Official Committee decisions are made by motion (no need for a second). Motions may be offered by any Committee member, with or without an invitation of the Chair. The moving member may amend or withdraw a motion prior to a vote and other members may offer amendments, “friendly” or not. The Chair will allow discussion of motions and amendments prior to voting. The Chair may allow a request to reconsider a motion after a vote.

Voting – The Chair determines how particular votes are taken—including asking for objections only. State members participating by phone may be asked to identify themselves when voting, but otherwise, there is no requirement for a roll call vote. Unless the Chair asks for objections only, members may vote to accept or reject a motion or amendment, or may abstain. Staff will be asked to record adopted motions and amendments, but need not record vote tallies unless requested.

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