UMD RHA - University of Maryland Residence Hall Association

Legislation

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) works closely with the Departments of Dining Services, Transportation, Resident Life, and Resident Facilities to advise the directors on changes YOU – the residents -- wish to see. Changes to policy are documented in the form of resolutions, which are presented to the Senate.

Resolutions may be written by:

Committees

Senators

Hall Councils

Executive Board

Senate consists of elected student representatives from all residence halls and the number of representatives is based on the number of residents (1 Senator for 250 students). Resolutions are debated and amended on the Senate floor before they can be voted on; all resolutions must pass by a simple majority.

Once a resolution has been passed, it acts as a strong advisory recommendation to the affected University departments regarding the changes students want. The resolutions are not taken lightly, as directors and departments recognize that each resolution carries the weight of 11,000 resident voices. Have a comment for your Senator? Have an idea for a resolution? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Find their contact information here or email marylandrha@umd.edu.

Date of Meeting	Resolution Code	Resolution Title	Final Vote	For- Against- Abstain	More Information
September 27, 2011	SRA001	A Resolution to Approve the Senators-at-Large for the 2011-2012 Academic Year	Passed	44-0-0	Original Text
September 27, 2011	SRA002	A Resolution to Approve the Standard Meetings Procedure for the 2011-2012 Academic Year	Passed	48-0-0	Original Text
September 27, 2011	SRA003	A Resolution Supporting the Creation of a Full Standing Sustainability Committee	Passed	46-0-2	Original Text

*Having trouble understanding the original resolutions? Here’s a guide to understanding how to read them!