Whenever a section of the Business Corporation Act specifies the vote of the holders of a certain proportion of the shares, or of any class or series thereof, for the taking of any action by the shareholders of a corporation, the articles of incorporation may require a greater proportion. An amendment to the articles of incorporation which adds, changes or deletes a provision for a greater proportion must be adopted by the same vote as would be required to take action under the provision to be adopted or then in effect, whichever is greater.

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Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 53-18-6

  • 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.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.