For any questions regarding passed legislation, please direct your questions to Speaker of the Senate Christopher Costa.
Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
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Title |
Leg. Number | Author(s) | Sponsor | First Read | Second Read | Pass - Senate | Pass - Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution to Oppose Proposed Changes to Semester-based Academic Calendar and Tuition Assessment Systems | R01-12-F | Hannah Garland/Cory Dodds | Academic Affairs Committee | 8-28-12 | 9-4-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Study Away Scholarships | B01-12-F | Hannah Garland | Academic Affairs Committee | 9-11-12 | 9-18-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Executive Action: Establishment of a Special Long-Term Goals Committee | EA 1-12 | Cory Dodds | -- | 9-4-12 | 9-11-12 | Yes | N/A |
| Resolution to Approve Fall Campus Clean-up Date | R02-12-F | Mallory Chaney | Campus Improvements Committee | 9-18-12 | 10-02-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Transcript Voucher Program | B02-12-F | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs Committee | 9-18-12 | 9-25-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for a Pilot Program for Identification Vouchers | B03-12-F | Cain Alvey | Student Affairs Committee | 9-25-12 | 10-2-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated | B04-12-F | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 9-25-12 | 10-2-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for Campus Clean-up Volunteer T-shirts | B05-12-F | Mallory Chaney | Campus Improvements Committee | 10-2-12 | 10-9-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for WKU Athletics Street Team and Relay for Life | B06-12-F | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 10-9-12 | 10-16-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution to Support Having a Food Court on South Campus | R03-12-F | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs Committee, Campus Improvements Committee | 10-9-12 | 10-23-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for the Student Veteran's Alliance, The Western Kentucky University Student Chapter of the American Society for Microbiology, and the Academic Competition Club | B07-12-F | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 10-16-12 | 10-23-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for the organization Hilltoppers for Life | B08-12-F | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 10-23-2012 | 10-30-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Study Aboard Scholarship Award Allocations | B09-12-F | Hannah Garland | Academic Affairs Committee | 10-30-12 | 10-30-12 | Yes | Yes |
| B10-12-F | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 10-30-12 | 11-13-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B11-12-F | Hannah Garland | Academic Affairs Committee | 10-30-12 | 10-30-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| Scholar Development Grant Award Allocations | B12-12-F | Hannah Garland | Academic Affairs Committee | 10-30-12 | 10-30-12 | Yes | Yes |
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Organizational Aid Appropriations for Habitat for Humanity, Black Graduate Student Assocation, S.I.S.T.E.R.S, Share a Swipe, WKU Men's Ultimate Frisbee Team, and Vietnamese Student Association |
B13-12-F | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 11-13-12 | 11-27-12 | Yes | Yes |
| B14-12-F | Nicki Seay | Legislative Research Committee | 11-13-12 | 11-27-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| R4-12-F | Nicki Seay | Legislative Research Committee | 11-13-12 | 11-27-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B15-12-F | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 11-27-12 | 12-04-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B16-12-F | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 11-27-12 | 12-04-12 | Yes | Yes | |
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Funding for The 2013 Healthy Days 12th Annual Student Health Fair |
B17-12-F | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs Committee | 12-04-12 | 12-04-12 | Yes | Yes |
| R1-13-S | Cain Alvey | Academic Affairs Committee | 01-29-13 | 02-05-13 | No | N/A | |
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Resolution to Endorse Draft Policy 1.3070 "Evaluations of Student Teaching Assistants" |
R2-13-S | Nicki Seay | Academic Affairs Committee | 02-05-13 | 02-12-13 | Yes | Yes |
| B1-13-S | Hannah Garland | Academic Affairs Committee | 02-05-13 | 02-12-13 | Yes | Yes | |
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Resolution to Support the Adoption of Plus-Minus Grading System |
R3-13-S | Hannah Garland | Academic Affairs Committee | 02-12-13 | 02-19-13 | Tabled | N/A |
| R4-13-S | Mark Reeves | Student Affairs Committee | 02-12-13 | 02-19-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B2-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 02-12-13 | 02-19-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B3-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 02-19-13 | 02-26-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B4-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 02-19-13 | 02-26-13 | Yes | Yes | |
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Resolution to Adopt Admendments to the Constitution and Bylaws |
R5-13-S | Cory Dodds | Legislative Research | 2-19-13 | 2-26-13 | Yes | Yes |
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Resolution to Oppose the Study Abroad and Global Learning Fee of $150 Per Student Applying for a Study Abroad Program. |
R6-13-S | Keyana Boka | Academic Affairs Committee | 2-26-13 | 3-05-13 | Yes | Yes |
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Funding for the organizations of French Club, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Western Kentucky University Disc Golf Club, English Club, Iota Phi Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta from Organizational Aid appropriations. |
B5-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 2-26-13 | 3-05-13 | Yes | Yes |
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Organizational Aid Appropriations for Student Identity Outreach, MBA Student Association, and StormTopper Network. |
B6-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Commitee | 3-05-13 | 3-05-13 | Yes | Yes |
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Funding for the purchase of two Kindle Fire HD's to be given as awards for the Western Kentucky University Student Research Conference. |
B7-13-S | Cain Alvey | Student Affairs Committee | 3-05-13 | 3-05-13 | Yes | Yes |
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Funding for the 2013 Student Government Association Up Til Dawn Team. |
B8-13-S | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs Committee and Public Relations Committee | 3-05-13 | 3-05-13 | Yes | Yes |
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Resolution to Adopt an Amendment to the Bylaws of the Student Government Association of Western Kentucky University. |
R7-13-S | Cory Dodds | Legislative Research | 3-05-13 | 3-19-13 | No | N/A |
| B9-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 3-19-13 | 3-26-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B10-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 3-26-13 | 3-26-13 | Yes | Yes | |
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Funding for the Creation of Three Summer Session Scholarships. |
B11-13-S | Brittany Crowley, Cain Alvey | Academic Affairs Committee | 3-26-13 | 3-26-13 | Yes | Yes |
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Funding for the Creation of Three Additional Summer Session Scholarships. |
B12-13-S | Brittany Crowley, Cain Alvey | Academic Affairs Committee | 4-02-13 | 4-09-13 | Yes | Yes |
| B13-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 4-02-13 | 4-09-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B14-13-S | Keyana Boka, Nicki Seay | Campus Improvements Committee | 4-02-13 | 4-09-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B15-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 4-09-13 | 4-16-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B16-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 4-16-13 | 4-23-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| R8-13-S | Mark Reeves | Student Affairs Committee | 4-16-13 | 4-23-13 | Yes | Yes | |
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Resolution to Support the Western Kentucky University Center for Financial Success (CFS). |
R9-13-S | Keyana Boka | Student Affairs Committee | 4-16-13 | 4-23-13 | Yes | Yes |
| B17-13-S | Hannah Garland | Academic Affairs Committee | 4-23-13 | 4-30-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B18-13-S | Hannah Garland | Academic Affairs Committee | 4-23-13 | 4-30-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B19-13-S | Brittany Crowley, Cain Alvey | Academic Affairs Committee | 4-23-13 | 4-30-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B20-13-S | Nicki Seay | Legislative Research Committee | 4-23-13 | 4-30-13 | Yes | Yes | |
| B21-13-S | Cain Alvey | Organizational Aid Committee | 4-30-13 | 4-30-13 | Yes | Yes |
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
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Title |
Leg. Number | Author(s) | Sponsor | First Read | Second Read | Pass - Senate | Pass - Executive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funding for Concert Headlined by Cage the Elephant on September 21, 2011 | B01-11-F | Natalie Broderick/Cody Murphy | Student Affairs/Public Relations Committee | 9-20-11 | 9-27-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution to Support the Tobacco Ban Under the Stipulation That the Two Year Requirement to Live on Campus is Eliminated at Western Kentucky University | R01-11-F | Kaylee Egerer | Campus Improvements Committee | 9-6-11 | 9-17-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for the WKU Danceathon "RAGE" on February 11, 2011 | B02-11-F | Mac Mullins | Student Affairs/Public Relations Committee | 10-4-11 | 10-11-11 | Yes | Vetoed |
| Resolution to Support for the Faculty of Western Kentucky University not having a Term limit placed upon their representative on the Board of Regents. | R02-11-F | Kateri Rhodes | Student Affairs/Public Relations Committee | 9-20-11 | 9-27-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Study Away Scholarships | B03-11-F | Brittany Crowley/Tyler Harris | Academic Affairs Committee | 10-4-11 | 10-11-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution for the Student Government Association of Western Kentucky University to Participate in the WKU Make a Difference Week and Sponsoring a Western Kentucky University Student Government Association Campus Clean-up | R03-11-F | Keyana Boka | Campus Improvements Committee | 10-4-11 | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for the 2011 Campaign Tech Conference | B04-11-F | Brittany Crowley/Tyler Harris | Academic Affairs Committee | 10-4-11 | 10-11-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution to Support the Downing University Center name to be changed to Downing Student Union as part of the DUC Renovation process. | R04-11-F | Keyana Boka | Campus Improvements Committee | 11-1-11 | 11-8-11 | No | -- |
| Funding for the Student Government Association branded croakies at the football tailgate on October 22, 2011 | B05-11-F | Cody Murphy | Public Relations Commitee | 10-4-11 | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for The Hilltopper Officials Association (H.O.A.) Club | B06-11-F | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs Committee | 10-11-11 | 10-18-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for Black Men at Western, Women In Transition, The Western Kentucky Pre-Dental Society, Western Kentucky University Students In Free Enterprise, and also The Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA) Student Chapter. | B07-11-F | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 10-18-11 | 10-25-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for Black Student Alliance and The Western Kentucky University Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter. | B08-11-F | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 10-25-11 | 11-1-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Scholar Development Grant Award Allocations | B09-11-F | Brittany Crowley/Tyler Harris | Academic Affairs Committee | 11-1-11 | 11-8-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Study Abroad Scholarship Award Allocations | B10-11-F | Brittany Crowley/Tyler Harris | Academic Affairs Committee | 11-1-11 | 11-8-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for Women's Club Soccer Team, Hilltopper Officials Association, and The Western Kentucky University Microbiology Club | B11-11-F | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 11-1-11 | 11-8-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for Hilltoppers Vote T-Shirts | B12-11-F | Nick Cottrell/Cody Murphy | Public Relations Committee | 11-1-11 | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for the Vietnamese Student Association, League of Sculptors, WKU Dodge Ball Club, Lambda Pi Eta, and Women's Club Volleyball | B13-11-F | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 11-8-11 | 11-15-11 | Yes | Yes |
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Funding For The Sixth Annual Pierce Ford Tower Thanksgiving Dinner |
B14-11-F | Keyana Boka/Natalie Broderick/Joshua Rodriguez | Campus Improvements/Student Affairs Committee | 11-8-11 | 11-15-11 | Yes | Yes |
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Organizational Aid Appropriations for ACM, Paintball Club, and the Spanish Club |
B15-11-F | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 11-15-11 | -- | Yes | Yes |
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Funding to Purchase Video Camera for the Technology Resource Center |
B16-11-F | Brittany Crowley/Tyler Harris | Academic Affairs Committee | 11-15-11 | 11-22-11 | Yes | Yes |
| B17-11-F | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 11-29-11 | 12-6-11 | Yes | Yes | |
| B18-11-F | Brittany Crowley/Tyler Harris | Academic Affairs Committee | 11-29-11 | 12-6-11 | Yes | Yes | |
| B19-11-F | Brittany Crowley/Tyler Harris | Academic Affairs Committee | 11-29-11 | 12-6-11 | Yes | Yes | |
| Student Teach Abroad Scholarship Award Allocations | B20-11-F | Brittany Crowley/Tyler Harris | Academic Affairs Committee | 11-29-11 | 12-6-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for Library Extended Hours | B21-11-F | Rachel Calhoun | Public Relations Committee | 11-29-11 | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for The 2012 Healthy Days 11th Annual Student Health Fair | B22-11-F | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs Committee | 11-29-11 | 12-6-11 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for the Organizations Korean Students Association, ATMAE, WKU Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Judo Club, Reformed University Fellowship, Alpha Kappa Psi, Green River Grotto, Honorstoppers, And Hilltoppers for Life | B23-11-F | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 12-6-11 | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution to Support the Right of Free Speech As Pertaining to Western Kentucky University Students | R01-12-S | Christopher Costa | Legislative Research | 2-14-12 | -- | -- | -- |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for Alpha Tau Omega, Up 'til Dawn, WKU Chess Club, Public Relations Student Society of America, Sigma Tau Delta, Badminton Club, WKU American Marketing Association. | B01-12-S | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 2-14-12 | 2-21-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution to Support an Uncensored and Economically Free Internet | R02-12-S | Daniel Shaw | Campus Improvements Committee | 2-14-12 | 2-21-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for The 2012 Locks of Love Benefit Event | B02-12-S | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs Committee | 2-14-12 | 2-21-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for a Transcript Voucher Pilot Program | B03-12-S | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs Committee | 2-21-12 | 2-28-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution to Host a Campus Cleanup Event | R03-12-S | Keyana Boka | Campus Improvements Committee | 3-20-12 | 3-27-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Study Away Scholarship Allocations | B04-12-S | Brittany Crowley | Academic Affairs Committee | 2-21-12 | 2-28-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Scholar Development Grant Award & Study Abroad Award Allocations | B05-12-S | Brittany Crowley | Academic Affairs Committee | 2-21-12 | 2-28-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution to Support making Western Kentucky University more inclusive for the transgender community. | R05-12-S | Kevin Asbery | Campus Improvements Committee | 4-17-12 | 4-24-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for the Organizations Honors Abroad Alumni, Student Identity Outreach, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Western Kentucky Communication Organization for Graduate Students, And Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) | B06-12-S | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 2-28-12 | 3-6-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution to Recognize Rachel Calhoun, Jessica Mayfield, and Kelly Simmons for their Hard Work and Dedication | R06-12-S | Keyana Boka | All Standing Committees | 5-1-12 | -- | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for the Organizations WKU Chinese Students and Scholars Association, Geology Club, and Chinese Music Club | B07-12-S | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 3-20-12 | 3-27-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Organizational Aid Appropriations for Relay for Life, International Club, and BCM | B08-12-S | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 3-20-12 | 3-27-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding for International Night 2012 | B09-12-S | Keyana Boka/Mallory Treece | Campus Improvements/Public Relations Committee | 3-20-12 | 3-27-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Funding to Support and Sponsor WKU Cares Tee Shirts | B10-12-S | Keyana Boka/Kelley Boothe | Campus Improvements Committee | 3-20-12 | 3-27-12 | Yes | Yes |
| Kindle Fire Allocation | B11-12-S | Brittany Crowley | Academic Affairs Committee | 3-20-12 | 3-27-12 | Yes | Yes |
| B12-12-S | Natalie Broderick | Student Affairs | 3-27-12 | 4-3-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B13-12-S | Rachel Calhoun | Campus Improvements/Public Relations Committee | 3-27-12 | 4-3-12 | Yes | Yes | |
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Scholar Development Grant Award & Study Abroad Award Allocations |
B14-12-S | Brittany Crowley | Academic Affairs Committee | 3-27-12 | 4-3-12 | Yes | Yes |
| B15-12-S | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 3-27-12 | 4-3-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B16-12-S | Devon Z. Hilderbrandt | Organizational Aid Committee | 4-3-12 | 4-10-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B17-12-S | Keyana Boka | Campus Improvements Committee | 4-10-12 | 4-17-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B18-12-S | Keyana Boka | Campus Improvements Committee | 4-10-12 | 4-17-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B19-12-S | Brittany Crowley | Academic Affairs Committee | 4-17-12 | 4-24-12 | Yes | Yes | |
| B20-12-S | Brittany Crowley | Academic Affairs Committee | 4-17-12 | 4-24-12 | Yes | Yes | |
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Funding for the "Racial and Cultural Diversity within WKU's Greek System" Event. |
B21-12-S | Keyana Boka | Campus Improvements Committee | 4-24-12 | -- | Yes | Yes |
