Concerning the composition of the boards of directors of consumer cooperatives and cooperative associations.

 H-0826.1

HOUSE BILL 1635

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Representatives Ryu, Doglio, and Gregerson

Read first time 01/28/25. Referred to Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary.

AN ACT Relating to the composition of the boards of directors of consumer cooperatives and cooperative associations; and amending RCW 23.86.080 and 24.06.130 .

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 23.86.080 and 2003 c 252 s 1 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) Associations shall be managed by a board of not less than three directors (which may be referred to as "trustees"). The directors shall be elected by the members of the association at such time, in such manner, and for such term of office as the bylaws may prescribe, and shall hold office during the term for which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified.