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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) In general. Unless this chapter, the articles of incorporation or the bylaws require a greater vote or voting by class, an amendment to a corporation's articles of incorporation to be adopted must be approved by all of the following:
(b) Except as provided in s. 181.1002 (1), the members by two-thirds of the votes cast or a majority of the voting power, whichever is less.
(c) A person, in writing, whose approval is required by a provision of the articles of incorporation authorized under s. 181.1030.
(2) Notice requirements. If the board or the members seek to have the amendment approved by the members at a membership meeting, the corporation shall give notice to its members of the proposed membership meeting in writing in accordance with s. 181.0705. The notice shall state that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is to consider and to act upon the proposed amendment and shall contain or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the amendment.
(3) Written consents or ballot. If the board or the members seek to have the amendment approved by the members by written consent or written ballot, the material soliciting the approval shall contain or be accompanied by a copy or summary of the amendment.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Corporations (Ch. 180 to 188) § 181.1003. Amendment of articles of incorporation by directors and members - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/corporations-ch-180-to-188/wi-st-181-1003/
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