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HRS §414D-182

How to change the articles of incorporation

This section explains the steps to change a corporation's articles of incorporation. If members can vote, the board must propose the change and get approval from at least two-thirds of voting members at a meeting. If no members can vote, the board can approve the change with a majority vote.

The statute, as written — Procedure to amend articles of incorporation

(a) Amendments to the articles of incorporation shall be made in the following manner: (1) If any members are entitled to vote on an amendment, the board of directors shall adopt a resolution setting forth the proposed amendment and directing that it be submitted to a vote at an annual, regular, or special meeting of the members. Notice setting forth the proposed amendment or a summary of the changes to be effected by the proposed amendments shall be given to each member entitled to vote at the meeting within the time and in the manner provided in this chapter for the giving of notice of meetings to members. The proposed amendment shall be adopted upon receiving at least two-thirds of the votes that members present at the meeting or represented by proxy are entitled to cast; and (2) If there are no members or no members entitled to vote on an amendment, an amendment shall be adopted at a meeting of the board of directors upon its receiving the vote of a majority of the directors in office. (b) Any number of amendments may be submitted and voted upon at any one meeting.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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