Senator Wieckowski introduced SB-432 earlier this year that sought to expand disqualifying factors for Director elections. The legislation aimed to amend Civil Code section 5100, adding the maximum number of terms or sequential terms allowed by the association as a valid reason for disqualification. Previously, term limits established in HOA bylaws were nullified by the signing of SB-323.

Additionally, under SB-323, associations are required to create operating rules for selecting one or three independent third parties as inspectors of elections, who may appoint other individuals to verify signatures and count votes. However, these additional individuals must meet certain criteria to qualify as independent third parties. The proposed legislation aimed to modify Civil Code section 5105, ensuring that the inspectors of election’s appointed and supervised persons also meet the criteria for independent third parties.

The bill, SB-432, was signed into law on October 7th, and its amendments will take effect on January 1, 2022. We appreciate Senator Wieckowski’s dedication to this issue.