Terms Used In Tennessee Code 43-38-406

  • 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.
  • Cooperative: means an association organized under this title conducting business on a cooperative plan as provided under this chapter. See Tennessee Code 43-38-103

An amendment to the articles does not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the cooperative, a proceeding to which the cooperative is a party or the existing rights of persons other than members of the cooperative. An amendment changing a cooperative’s name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against the cooperative in its former name.