Minnesota HF1213 enhances transparency and member participation in electric cooperatives.

Minnesota HF1213 amends electric cooperative regulations to improve transparency and member engagement. It mandates that electric cooperatives with over 50,000 members must hold open board meetings, allowing all members to attend in person or remotely. The bill also requires cooperatives to provide members with access to key documents, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, meeting minutes, and financial reports. Additionally, it mandates electronic voting and voting by mail for board elections, effective from September 1, 2025.

Minnesota HF1213 enhances transparency and member participation in electric cooperatives.

Minnesota HF1213 amends electric cooperative regulations to improve transparency and member engagement. It mandates that electric cooperatives with over 50,000 members must hold open board meetings, allowing all members to attend in person or remotely. The bill also requires cooperatives to provide members with access to key documents, including articles of incorporation, bylaws, meeting minutes, and financial reports. Additionally, it mandates electronic voting and voting by mail for board elections, effective from September 1, 2025.