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Form 8-K for BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE CORP


12-Dec-2008

Amendments to Articles of Inc. or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year


Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

(a) On December 11, 2008, the Board of Directors of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (the "Company") unanimously approved an amendment and restatement of the Company's By-Laws, which was effective immediately upon approval. Article II, Section 2 of the By-Laws was amended to modify certain provisions related to the calling of special meetings at the request of stockholders. The ownership percentage required for stockholders to call a special meeting was reduced from 51% of all issued and outstanding common shares of the Company to 25%. In addition, informational and procedural requirements were added to Article II,
Section 2. Finally, related amendments were made to Article II, Sections 3 and 4.

The preceding is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Company's By-Laws, which are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and are incorporated herein by reference.



Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

See Exhibit Index included herewith.


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