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Scheduled: 03-14 10:30 am House Chambers
Senate Bill 72 (SB 72) amends property law to allow nonprofit condominium associations to transact business remotely.Legislation Overview:
Senate Bill 72 (SB 72) amends property law in several sections to allow nonprofit condominium associations to transact business via simultaneous, remote electronic means. SECTION 1 amends Meetings to insert text that allows a notice may be sent by electronic mail or equivalent electronic transmission; provided that the recipient has agreed to electronic notice in advance. SECTION 2 amends Subsection A of Quorums to allow persons may cast a vote via simultaneous, remote electronic means. SECTION 3 amends Subsections B and C of nonprofit corporations Voting as follows: Both subsections are amended to remove “his” and insert “the member’s”. B. A member entitled to vote may vote via simultaneous, remote electronic means. SECTION 4 amends nonprofit corporations throughout Quorum to allow persons to vote via simultaneous, remote electronic means. SECTION 5 amends nonprofit corporations under Directors’ Meetings to insert via simultaneous, remote electronic means.Current Law:
Senate Bill 72 does not allow actions by remote electronic means. The amended codes are: Section 1: Property Law Section 47-7C-8 NMSA 1978 Meetings. Section 2: Property Law Section 47-7C-9 - Quorums. Section 3: Corporations Section 53-8-15 -Nonprofit Corporations Section 4: Corporations Section 53-8-16 - Quorum. Section 5: Section 53-8-22 NMSA - Directors’ Meetings