Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:128

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Association: means any association organized under this Part; and,

    (4)  "Person" includes individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, and associations. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:122

A.  The articles of incorporation may be altered or amended at any regular meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose.  Any alteration or amendment shall be approved, before the adoption thereof, by two-thirds of the directors, and by the affirmative vote of not less than a majority of all members or stockholders of the association or their duly authorized and qualified representatives or delegates casting a vote thereon.  The rules and regulations for voting by representatives or delegates shall be prescribed in the articles or bylaws.

B.  If the articles or bylaws should require more than a majority vote of members or stockholders or their duly authorized and qualified representatives or delegates casting a vote thereon, such requirement must be satisfied before the adoption of any amendments.

C.  Amendments to the articles of incorporation shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 12 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.

Acts 1989, No. 146, §1.