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Senate advances statewide 'streamlined sales tax' bill after extended floor debate
Summary
After extended floor debate, the Senate moved the streamlined sales tax measure to third reading with broad bipartisan support, citing uniform definitions, ZIP‑9 sourcing, and a July 1, 2004 effective date to give merchants time to comply.
After an extended floor explanation and debate, the Utah Senate voted to move its streamlined sales tax bill to third reading.
Senator Hilliard, who led Utah’s delegation to the multistate streamlined sales tax work, explained the agreement’s main elements: uniform product and exemption definitions, a ZIP‑9‑based sourcing rule, a state‑level administration to minimize multiple audits, and an implementation schedule that sets…
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