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ID H0060

Bill

Status

Passed

3/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Agricultural Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the one-vote-per-member limit for cooperative associations and allows bylaws to establish alternative voting structures.

  • Adds bylaw requirements for associations to operate for mutual benefit of producer members, limit nonmember product dealings, and either restrict voting based on stock ownership or cap dividends at 8% per annum.

  • Clarifies that bylaws must prohibit stock transfers to non-producers and require these restrictions be printed on stock certificates.

  • Revises marketing contract language to allow associations to deduct interest on preferred stock not exceeding 8% per annum and removes language limiting common stock interest deductions to 8% per annum.

  • Maintains association rights to seek injunctions and specific performance for contract breaches, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions upon filing verified complaints and sufficient bonds.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law regarding a voting limitation; to provide for bylaw requirements; and to revise marketing contract provisions.

COOPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATIONS

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 7, 2019 Session Law Chapter 49 Effective: 07/01/2019

3/7/2019

Committee Referrals

Agricultural Affairs2/12/2019
Agricultural Affairs1/30/2019

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