Sec. 21. (a) As used in this section, “associate member” has the meaning set forth in bylaw 13(c) of the bylaws of the Multistate Tax Commission, as amended through October 17, 2002.

     (b) As used in this section, “biennium” means a period consisting of two (2) consecutive state fiscal years beginning on July 1 of an odd-numbered year.

     (c) The governor and the commissioner shall take the steps necessary for Indiana to become an associate member of the Multistate Tax Commission (444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 425, Washington, DC 20001).

     (d) For a biennium beginning after January 1, 2009, the department shall make a separate request for the cost of membership in the Multistate Tax Commission as part of the department’s biennial budget request.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.14.