2008 House Bill 5681 / Public Act 222

Authorize electronic nonprofit corporation shareholder meetings

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To require charitable purpose corporations to have at least three members of their board, and prohibit these entitites from granting or guaranteeing loans to an officer or director, with certain narrow exceptions. The bill would also allow and establish procedures for these entities to use electronic communications for various notices and filings; allow board and shareholder meetings to take place via remote communications; and revise the dissolution procedures.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

April 22, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 29, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

June 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 27, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To require charitable purpose corporations to have at least three members of their board, and prohibit these entitites from granting or guaranteeing loans to an officer or director, with certain narrow exceptions. The bill would also allow and establish procedures for these entities to use electronic communications for various notices and filings; allow board and shareholder meetings to take place via remote communications; and revise the dissolution procedures.

Received in the House

June 27, 2008

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 15, 2008