SB 22-059

Senate Bill 22-059, which has been signed into law, limits how long a homeowner in a community with shared spaces (like condominiums or townhomes) can give another resident permission to vote on their behalf. Previously, this proxy could last up to 11 months unless otherwise specified; now, it is strictly capped at 11 months. This affects homeowners who are part of Home Owners' Associations and need someone else to vote for them when they cannot attend meetings. The bill is now law, meaning all relevant associations must follow the new rule regarding proxy voting durations.

Official Summary

Under current law, a unit owner living in a common interest community (community) may grant another unit owner in the community a proxy to vote on behalf of the first unit owner at a unit owners' association (association) meeting. Also under current law, the proxy terminates after 11 months unless the proxy itself provides for an earlier or later termination date. The act limits the maximum duration of a proxy to 11 months. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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