Legislation
Here, you'll find a copy of every official Senate document from this year, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, and a resolution template.
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2023-2024 Legislation
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
APPROVED: 10/31 Senate Minutes
FEES PRESENTATION: Eric Bennett (Student Fees Coordinator)
CLOSED WORK SESSION
Legislation:
none
Meeting Minutes:
APPROVED: 9/19 Senate Minutes
APPROVED: 10/3 Senate Minutes
Legislation:
PASSED: MAA001F
Meeting Minutes:
10.17 Minutes (no minutes were created)
CONFIRMED: Akash Balenalli for the position of TAC (Transportation) Coordinator for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Legislation:
PASSED: NBA001
Meeting Minutes: