SB 3171: Condominiums; Associations; Boards of Directors; Vacancies; Cumulative Voting

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to condominiums.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Section 514B-106, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:

     "(f)  At any regular or special meeting of the association, any member of the board may be removed and successors shall be elected for the remainder of the term to fill the vacancies thus created.  The removal and replacement shall be by a vote of a majority of the unit owners and, otherwise, in accordance with all applicable requirements and procedures in the bylaws, including any provision relating to cumulative voting, for the removal and replacement of directors and, if removal and replacement is to occur at a special meeting, section 514B‑121(c)."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Report Title:

Condominiums; Associations; Boards of Directors; Vacancies; Cumulative Voting

Description:

Clarifies that any provisions in an association's bylaws relating to cumulative voting shall apply to the removal and replacement of a board member at any regular or special meeting.

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