- A bylaw must receive a two thirds majority approval to be adopted and goes into effect upon approval.
- A rule change, if approved by a simple majority, goes into effect the following World Series.
- Any NBBA member present and in good standing will be allowed to vote, as in one person, one vote at the General Assembly.
Proposals
The following single rule and single bylaw proposals are being sent forward to the General Assembly for voting upon on July 29, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Rule Proposal for 2019 Consideration
Rule 1, Section 3, Article 4 currently reads:
Article 4… The bat shall meet minimum ASA, USSSA, National Federation of NCAA slow-pitch softball standards. NOT allowed: any DeBeer brand Clincher or two part construction bats. There shall be no devices, attachments or wrappings that cause the handle to become flush with the knob. Only bats may be used for loosening up (including weighted bats for this purpose) at any location. Devices designed to remain part of the bat, such as batting donuts and wind resistant devices, are legal for warming up only. It is mandatory that the knobs on aluminum or magnesium bats be securely fastened. The aluminum or magnesium bats must have a sound deadening material inside. Aluminum or magnesium bats must have a safety grip of cork, non-slip tape, or composition material. The grip must extend a minimum of 10″ but not more than 18″ from the handle end of the bat. Slippery tape or similar material shall be prohibited. A wooden bat may be roughened or wound with tape or twine not more than 18″ from the handle end of the bat. No foreign substance may be added to the bat beyond 18″ from the end of the handle. Each bat shall be:
A. Diameter at thickest part- 2 3/4″ or less
B. Length- 36″ or less
C. Weight- 38 ounces or less
Bats that do not meet these specifications are illegal.
Proposed change to:
Article 4
Any bat used at the NBBA World Series, regional/local tournament, or by any NBBA affiliate team shall meet the following specifications:
A. Diameter- at the thickest part of the bat 2 3/4″ or less
B. Length- 36″ or less
C. Weight- 38 ounces or less
Bats that do not meet these specifications are illegal.
Bats currently illegal and not permissible:
- DeBeer Clincher brand or two part construction bats.
- There shall be no devices, attachments or wrappings that cause the handle to become flush with the knob.
- Devices designed to remain part of the bat, such as batting donuts and wind resistant devices, are legal for warming up only.
- It is mandatory that the knobs on aluminum or magnesium bats be securely fastened.
- The aluminum or magnesium bats must have a sound deadening material inside.
- Aluminum or magnesium bats must have a safety grip of cork, non-slip tape, or composition material.
- The grip must extend a minimum of 10″ but not more than 18″ from the handle end of the bat.
- Slippery tape or similar material shall be prohibited.
- A wooden bat may be roughened or wound with tape or twine not more than 18″ from the handle end of the bat.
- No foreign substance may be added to the bat beyond 18″ from the end of the handle.
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Bylaw Proposal
Current bylaw reads:
SECTION C: ELECTIONS The Officers and Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the membership of the NBBA. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the membership. Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall have one (1) ballot for the full-term positions and one (1) ballot, if necessary, for the unexpired term positions. One (1) vote shall be taken, for each member in good standing, for the number of Members-at-Large equal to the number of positions open. The top vote-getters in each category shall be elected to serve in those positions. Terms for Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall commence upon the culmination of elections. The Officers and Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the membership of the NBBA. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the membership. Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall have one (1) ballot for the full term positions and one (1) ballot, if necessary, for the unexpired term positions. One (1) vote shall be taken, for each member in good standing, for the number of Members-at-Large equal to the number of positions open. The top vote-getters in each category shall be elected to serve in those positions. Terms for Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall commence upon the culmination of elections. Anyone with a code of ethics or major bylaw infraction within 1 year is ineligible to run for 3 years if holding a current board of director position, or seeking election to the board. Any previous incident prior to the enactment of this bylaw (July 2018) will not be considered.
Proposed change:
SECTION C: ELECTIONS The Officers and Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall be elected by 8pm (local time) on Wednesday of the World Series week. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the membership. Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall have one (1) ballot for the full term positions and one (1) ballot, if necessary, for the unexpired term positions. One (1) vote shall be taken, for each member in good standing, for the number of Members-at-Large equal to the number of positions open. The top vote-getters in each category shall be elected to serve in those positions. Terms for Members-at-Large of the Board of Directors shall commence upon the culmination of elections. Anyone with a code of ethics or major bylaw infraction within 1 year is ineligible to run for 3 years if holding a current board of director position, or seeking election to the board. Any previous incident prior to the enactment of this bylaw (July 2018) will not be considered.
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