Here, you'll find a copy of every official Senate document from this year, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, and a resolution template.
Resolutions
Resolutions are brought forward by Senators, committees, executive board members, or councils and are voted upon by the Senate body.
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- All RHA Legislation (up to 2011)
- Current legislation
Past Legislation
2024-2025 Legislation
April 22, 2025
- Agenda (4/22/25)
- Approved: 4/8 Meeting Minutes
- Passed (20-0-1) - Resolution MJE001S: A Resolution to Promote Sustainability through Welcome Packages via the Department of Residential Life
- Passed (20-0-2) - Resolution JHG001: A Resolution to Amend Article I, Section 6 of the RHA Bylaws to Update Clause 2) B and 2) C
- Passed: Amendment I (22-0-0)
- Passed (16-2-1) - Resolution ARL001S: A Resolution to Create an Ad-Hoc Transfer Students Committee
- Passed: Amendment I (17-2-2)
- Passed (16-1-1) - Resolution ARL002: A Resolution to Create an Ad-Hoc Accessibility and Disability Committee
- Executive Team + Committee Updates
- Resident Council Updates
- Meeting Minutes (4/22/25)
April 8, 2025
- Agenda (4/8/25)
- Approved: 3/25 Meeting Minutes
- Special Order (4/8/25): Director of Accessibility and Disability Tessa Cahill and ADA/504 Coordinator Emily Singer Lucio
- Special Order: President and Vice President Elections
- President for 2025-2026:
- Emily Shoemaker
- Vice President for 2025-2026:
- Anya Olson
- President for 2025-2026:
- Executive Team + Committee Updates
- Resident Council Updates
- Meeting Minutes (4/8/25–will be posted when finalized)
March 25, 2025
- Agenda (3/25/25)
- Special Order: University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines
- Special Order: President and Vice President Platform Presentations (Eli Brennan)
- Candidates for President:
- Emily Shoemaker
- Johanna Pentapaty
- Hniang Par
- Nicole Barnes
- Candidates for Vice President:
- Anya Olson
- Resolutions/Acts: None
- Executive Team Reports
- Committee Reports
- Resident Council Reports
- Meeting Minutes (3/25/25)
March 11, 2025
- Agenda (3/11/25)
- Quorum Not Met.
February 25, 2025
- Agenda (2/25/25)
- Special Order: Special Order: Senator Open Forem
- Special Order (15-0-1): Confirmation of the RHA Elections Chair (Eli Brennan)
- Resolutions/Acts
- Pending (16-0-1): Resolution NRB001S (A Resolution to Reaffirm the Residence Hall Association’s Commitments to DEI and Sustainability)
- Meeting Minutes (2/25/25)
January 28, 2025
- Agenda (1/28/25)
- Special Order (1/28/25): AVP Danielle Glaros and Senior Director Courtney Brown
- Special Order (21-0-1): Confirmation of the 2024-2025 Dining Services Coordinator
- Special Order (20-0-1): Confirmation of the 2024-2025 Senator At-Large
- Special Order (18-0-1): Confirmation of the 2024-2025 Transportation Coordinator
- Resolutions/Acts: None
- Meeting Minutes (1/28/25)
December 19, 2024 (Emergency Senate)
- Agenda (12/19/24)
- Special Order: Presentation on Student Sustainability Fee
- Resolutions/Acts:
- Passed (13-0-1): Resolution CVB001F (A Resolution Approving the Mandatory Fee Proposed by the Office of Sustainability for Fiscal Year 2026)
- Meeting Minutes (12/19/24)
December 2, 2024
- Agenda (12/2/24)
- Passed: 11/13 Meeting Minutes (will be posted when finalized)
- Special Order: Fiscal Year 2026 Dining Fee Proposal Presentation (Chris Moore)
- Special Order: Fiscal Year 2026 Residential Fee Proposal Presentation (Dennis Passarella-George)
- Resolutions/Acts:
- Passed (19-5-1) - Resolution LS001F: A Resolution Approving the Non-Mandatory Fee Proposed by the Department of Dining Services for Fiscal Year 2026
- Passed (18-6-1): Amendment to Clause 4: "proposed a rate increase of 7.59%" changes to "proposed a rate increase of 9.33%."
- Passed (24-0-1) - Resolution MAO001F: A Resolution Approving the Non-Mandatory Fee Proposed by the Departments of Resident Life and Residential Facilities for Fiscal Year 2026
- Passed (19-5-1) - Resolution LS001F: A Resolution Approving the Non-Mandatory Fee Proposed by the Department of Dining Services for Fiscal Year 2026
- Meeting Minutes (12/2/24)
November 12, 2024
- Agenda (11/12/24)
- Passed: 10/29 Meeting Minutes
- Special Order: Student Fees Process Overview Presentation
- Resolutions/Acts
- Passed (22-0-1): Resolution MAA002F: A Resolution to Encourage RHA and Dining Services to Partner and Host a “Floats 4 Votes” Voter Registration Drive Once Every Year
- Meeting Minutes (11/12/24)
October 29, 2024
- Agenda (10/29/24)
- Passed: 10/15 Meeting Minutes
- Special Order: Legislative Brainstorming Workshop
- Resolutions/Acts: None
- Meeting Minutes (10/29/24–will be posted when finalized)
October 15, 2024
- Agenda (10/15/24)
- Passed: 10/1 Meeting Minutes
- Special Order: VP of Student Affairs Dr. Patty Perillo
- Resolutions/Acts: None
- Meeting Minutes (10/15/24)
October 1, 2024
- Agenda (10/1/24)
- Approved: 9/17 Meeting Minutes
- Special Order: Student Fees Overview Presentation
- Resolutions/Acts: None
- Meeting Minutes (10/1/24)
September 17, 2024
- Agenda (9/17/24)
- Special Order: Parliamentary Procedure and Bill Writing Introduction
- Resolutions/Acts
- Passed (21-0-2): Resolution MAA001F (A Resolution to Approve the Amendments to the General Senate Operations section of the Standard Operating Procedures for the 2024 to 2025 Academic Year)
- Meeting Minutes (9/17/24)
2023-2024 Legislation
April 23, 2024
- Agenda (4/23/24)
- Legislation:
- Special Order: Senior Associate Vice President for Well-Being Dr. Warren Kelley
- Passed (14-0-1): Resolution JAM001S (A Resolution to Create an Ad-Hoc Mental Health Committee)
- Confirmation of 2024-2025 Senators-at-Large:
- Nicole Barnes
- Michaela James
- Confirmation of 2024-2025 Coordinators:
- Mikhail Labar, Dining Services Advisory Board Coordinator (DSAB)
- Emily Shoemaker, Sustainability Coordinator (SCOM)
- Anya Olson, Resident Facilities Coordinator (ReFAB)
- Akash Balenalli, Transportation Advisory Coordinator (TAC)
- Selam Fesseha, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator (DIACOM)
- Kevin Duru, Resident Life Coordinator (ReLAte)
- Meeting Minutes (4/23/24–will be posted when finalized)
April 9, 2024
- Agenda (4/9/24)
- Legislation:
- Special Order: Health Center Presentation
- Special Order: President and Vice President Elections (Eli Brennan)
- Passed (16-0-1): Resolution SAA003S (A Resolution to Support Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements)
- Passed (16-0-1): Resolution MAA003S (A Resolution to Partner with Dining Services to Host a “Floats 4 Votes” Voter Registration Drive)
- Meeting Minutes (4/9/24–will be posted when finalized)
March 26, 2024
- Agenda (3/26/24)
- Legislation:
- Special Order: Director of the Counseling Center Dr. Joshi
- Passed (16-0-1): Resolution SAA001S (A Resolution to Support a Press Conference on the UMD and MCE Partnership)
- Meeting Minutes (3/26/24–will be posted when finalized)
March 12, 2024
- Agenda (3/12/24)
- Legislation:
- Special Order: Director of the Counseling Center Dr. Joshi
- Passed (14-0-1): Resolution SAA001S (A Resolution to Encourage the Use of Conversation Flags at Dining Halls)
- Passed (14-0-1): Resolution SAA002S (A Resolution to Support Safety Improvements on Knox Road)
- Passed (12-1-1): Resolution NBA002S (A Resolution to Encourage the University of Maryland to Instate More Micromobility Regulations to the University Administration)
- Passed (13-0-1): Resolution MAA002S (A Resolution to Urge the University of Maryland to Expand Traffic Enforcement On-Campus)
- Passed (13-0-1): Resolution KBB002S (A Resolution to Support a Student Facilities Fund Proposal by the Transportation Advisory Committee)
- Meeting Minutes (3/12/24–will be posted when finalized)
February 27, 2024
- Agenda (2/27/24)
- Legislation:
- Special Order: Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Patty Perillo
- Special Order (16-0-1): Confirmation of Elections Chair Eli Brennan
- Passed (15-0-1): Resolution KBB001S (A Resolution to Encourage More Benches Near ShuttleUM Bus Stops)
- Passed (15-0-1): Resolution MSG001S (A Resolution to Encourage the Residence Hall Association Sustainability Committee to Plan and Host Maryland Beautification Day Once a Year)
- Meeting Minutes (2/27/24–will be posted when finalized)
February 13, 2024
- Agenda (2/13/24)
- Legislation:
- Passed (16-0-1) - Resolution NBA001S (A Resolution to Further the Awareness of Accessibility Resources in Cooperation with the Office of Accessibility and Disability Service)
- Passed (17-0-2) - A Special Order: Confirmation of the Dining Services Coordinator
- Meeting Minutes (2/13/24–will be posted when finalized)
January 30, 2024
- Agenda (1/30/24)
- Legislation:
- Passed (17-0-1) - Resolution MAA001S (A Resolution Supporting a Bid to Host Annual Regional Leadership Conference)
- Passed (18-0-1) -Resolution ELS001S (A Resolution Encouraging the Department of Resident Life to Implement a Plastic Bag Recycling Program)
- Meeting Minutes (1/30/24–will be posted when finalized)
November 28, 2023
- Agenda (11/28/23)
- Legislation:
- Passed: Resolution MAA002F
- Passed: Resolution ASO001F
- Passed: Resolution NBA003F
- Passed: Resolution SAA002F
- Passed: Resolution SAA003F
- Failed: Resolution NBA002F
- Minutes (11/28/23)
November 14, 2023
- Agenda (11/14/23)
- Approved: Senate Minutes (10/31)
- Fees presentation: Eric Bennett (Student Fees Coordinator)
- Closed work session
- Legislation: none
- Minutes (11/14/23)
October 31, 2023
- Agenda (10/31/23)
- Legislation:
- Passed: Resolution SAA001F
- Passed: Resolution ELS001F
- Minutes (10/31/23)
October 17, 2023
- Agenda (10/17/23)
- Approved: Senate Minutes (9/19)
- Approved: Senate Minutes (10/3)
- Legislation:
- Passed: Resolution MAA001F
- Minutes (10/17/23–no minutes were created)
October 3, 2023
- Agenda (10/3/23)
- Confirmed: Akash Balenalli for the position of TAC (Transportation) Coordinator for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
- Legislation:
- Minutes (10/3/23)
September 19, 2023
- Agenda (9/19/23)
- Confirmed: Ilene Stark for position of SCOM for 2023-2024 School Year
- Legislation
- Minutes (9/19/23)
2021-2022 Legislation
April 5, 2022
- Agenda (4/5/22)
- Legislation
- RBA003S
- RBA004S
- RECON001S
- Minutes (4/5/22)
March 15, 2022
- Agenda (3/15/22)
- Legislation
- NWM003S
- Minutes (3/15/22)
March 1, 2022
February 15, 2022
- Agenda (2/15/22)
- Legislation
- JMS001S
- DLS001S
- SAC001S
- NWM002S
- NRH001S
- RBA002S
- SAC002S
- Minutes (2/15/22)
February 1, 2022
- Agenda (2/1/22)
- Legislation
- NWM001S
- RBA001S
- Minutes (2/1/22)
December 7, 2021
- Agenda (12/7/21)
- Legislation
- NWM002F
- Minutes (12/7/21)
November 16, 2021
- Agenda (11/16/21)
- Legislation
- NWM001F
- Minutes (11/16/21)
November 2, 2021
- Agenda (11/2/21)
- Legislation
- AYS001F
- Minutes (11/2/21)
October 19, 2021
October 5, 2021
- Agenda (10/5/21)
- Legislation
- JMS001F
- Minutes (10/5/21)
September 21, 2021
September 19, 2021 (Emergency Senate)
Note: This Senate session took place during Fall Leadership Training Day (LTD).