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 August 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA

Uniformity Committee Meeting 
Uniformity Committee Charter adopted November 7, 2018 

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
10:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Mountain Time
Times indicated below are approximate.

The Grove Hotel – Downtown Boise
245 South Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702

The meeting will be webcast – please follow this link.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/632278613 

You can also dial in using your phone. 
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 
Access Code: 632-278-613 

Telephone participants will be muted by default and if their line causes interference with the call; to un-mute your line, please press *6. 
If you experience any kind of difficulty participating in the meeting via telephone, please contact Lila Disque or Helen Hecht.

I. Welcome and Introductions
(10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.)
Tommy Hoyt, Chair, Texas and Maria Sanders, Vice Chair, Missouri 
   
II.   Initial Public Comment Period
(10:25 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.)
 

In accordance with its Public Participation Policy, the Commission provides this opportunity for members of the public to address the Committee regarding the topics on this agenda.  The Chair may also provide for public comment before or during the discussion of specific agenda items.

A member of the public who has substantial comments is urged to submit them in writing before the meeting.  Please contact the Commission staff member noted as an information contact on this agenda to coordinate submission of written comments.  

The Chair may limit the amount of time available to each individual speaker to allow sufficient opportunity for all commenters and the accomplishment of the Committee’s business during the time allotted for the meeting.
   
III. Approval of Minutes of Uniformity Committee Meeting on April 25, 2019
Tommy Hoyt
(10:30 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.)
   
IV. Report of Staff on State Developments Related to Uniformity Efforts
Helen Hecht, General Counsel, MTC
(10:35 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.)
   
V. Report of the Combined Reporting – Finnigan Work Group
Phil Skinner, Idaho, Work Group Chair, Bruce Fort, Senior Counsel, MTC, and Helen Hecht, General Counsel, MTC
(10:40 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.)
 

The work group will give a status report—focusing on the NOL issues—and will ask the committee to give input on the draft model language and perhaps vote on the language or other important issues.
VI. Lunch
(11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
   
VII.  Roundtable Discussion – All
(1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.)
  All state representatives present are welcome and encouraged to share their state’s legislative and regulatory developments in the area of taxing multistate businesses.
   
VIII.  Report of the P.L. 86.272 Work Group
Laurie McElhatton, CA, Work Group Chair, and Brian Hamer, Counsel, MTC
(1:50 p.m. – 2:40 p.m.)
 

The work group will give a status report and will review issues raised in group discussions and will welcome committee input.v
IX. BREAK
(2:40 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.)
   
X. Report on New Business Undertaken at Prior Meeting – Wayfair Implementation Issue Update
Richard Cram, Nexus Director, MTC
(2:55 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.)
 

Richard Cram will give a report on how states responded to the survey of Wayfair implementation issues and other developments. The committee will need to decide, then, how to proceed.
XI. Other New Business
(3:40 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.)
   
XII. Adjourn
(3:45 p.m.)

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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