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HRS §414D-112

How member votes are counted and changing vote rules

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This section explains how member votes are counted for a nonprofit corporation. If enough members are present, a majority of those voting decides the action, unless the rules require more. Changing the vote requirement in the bylaws needs member approval.

The statute, as written — Voting requirements

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) Unless this chapter, the articles, or the bylaws require a greater vote or voting by class, if a quorum is present, the affirmative vote of the votes represented and voting (which affirmative votes also constitute a majority of the required quorum) is the act of the members. (b) A bylaws amendment to increase or decrease the vote required for any member action shall be approved by the members.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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