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Resolutions

R. 18-01, A resolution to thank Dr. Goldberg for his service as Interim Provost and welcome Dr. Baeslack to the University (passed)

R. 18-02, A resolution recommending the creation of a Student Sustainability Council (passed)

R. 18-03, A resolution calling for additional safety measures for the Elephant Stairs (passed)

R. 18-04, A resolution to eliminate the additional requirements for dual degree candidates (passed)

R. 18-05, A resolution to recommend President Snyder support the Amethyst Initiative (passed by referendum, 87% favoring)

R. 18-06, A resolution thanking the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones for her service to the University (passed)

R. 18-07, A resolution recommending improvements to recycling efforts in Greek houses (passed)

R. 18-08, A resolution recommending revision of SAGES Writing Portfolio requirements, increased efforts in reviewing submissions, and a review of effectiveness of the SAGES Writing Portfolio on writing proficiency (passed)

R. 18-09, A resolution recommending the creating of a dining option on the Health Sciences Quad in the fashion of the Grab-It facility on the main Quad (passed)

R. 18-10, A resolution recommending the removal of certain restrictions on foreign language requirements (passed)

R. 18-11, A resolution recommending the use of pervious concrete (passed)

R. 18-12, A resolution recommending the sale of temporary parking passes (passed) 

R. 18-13, A resolution recommending improvements to University printing (passed)

R. 18-14, A resolution recommending the ability of student groups to reserve the multi-purpose room in 1-2-1 Fitness Center (passed)

R. 18-15, A resolution recommending review of the 30 credit-hour post achieving senior-standing requirement (passed)

R. 18-16, A resolution encouraging review of the university grading system and discouraging the adoption of grade modifiers (passed)

R. 18-17, A resolution recommending increased focus to and great progress in the development of a new University Center (passed)

R. 18-18, A resolution recommending the creation of a self defense physical education course (passed)

Bills

B. 18-01, A bill to implement a Public Relations Agreement (passed)

B. 18-02, A bill to amend the USG Student Life Improvement Grant, B. 17-22 (passed)

B. 18-03, A bill to recognize additional student organizations and to provide additional funding to recognized student organizations (passed)

B. 18-04, A bill to authorize a campus-wide referendum to assess support of sending General Assembly Resolution R. 18-05 to President Snyder (passed)

B. 18-05, A bill to set the USG budget for Spring 2009 (passed)

B. 18-06, A bill to recognize additional student organizations and to provide additional funding to recognized student organizations (passed)

B. 18-07, A bill to recognize additional student organizations and to provide additional funding to recognized student organizations (passed)

B. 18-08, A bill to authorize a campus-wide referendum to gather student opinions on a grade system including modified grades (passed)

B. 18-09, Amendments to the USG Constitution (passed). Consolidation of Changes.  Proposed Constitution. 

Campus wide referendum on amendments to USG Constitution: All amendments passed, except for question 7, which failed by two votes.  Question 7 would have raised the required vote necessary for a referendum to overturn legislation of USG from a simple majority to a two-thirds majority. New USG Constitution

B. 18-10, Representative Constituencies (passed)

B. 18-11, Fall 2009 USG Budget (passed)

B. 18-12, Amendments to USG Election Bylaws (passed)

B. 18-13, Amendments to USG Operating Bylaws (passed)

B. 18-14, Amendments to USG Funding Bylaws (passed)

B. 18-15, The mass funding bill to recognize student organization for the 2009-2010 school year and provide funding for the fall 2009 semester (passed)