The meeting of the 60th Student Senate was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Student Senate President Nathasha Cole.

Senator Brandow lead the Senate in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moment of Silent Reflection:

MEMBERS PRESENT (First Roll Call): Senators Alexander, Benson, Brandow, Cuyler, Dawson, Gonzalez, Gooden, Howard, Jackson, Kelly (PCC), Malone, McKanstry, Mook, Slade, Sokos, Walker, Waltz.

MEMBERS ABSENT: (First Roll Call): Senators Ali, Atkins, English, Fisher, LaCroix, Lutfi, Misita, Omega, Robertson, Sexton, Toole.

MEMBERS TARDY/LATE (First Roll Call): Senators Barnes (7:45), Harrison (7:50), Oliver (7:41), Tomlinson (7:47).

Corrections: None.

Student Comments: None.

Special Introductions and Announcements: None.

Messages from the Executive Branch: None.

Messages from Agency and Bureau Directors, and SGA Organization Officers and Employees: None.

Messages from the Congress of Graduate Students: None.

Messages from the Senior Class Council: None.

Messages from the Judicial Branch: None.

Messages from the Union Board: None.

Messages from Campus Recreation: None.

Report of the Student Body Auditor: As of June 3, 2008, Senate  Projects is $9,280.19.

Committee Reports:

Student Affairs-Did not meet.

Budget-Did not meet.

Finance-As reported in the Calendar.

Judiciary-As reported in the Calendar.

Internal Affairs-Did not meet.

Rules and Calendar-Did not meet.

Senate Confirmations: None.

Consent Calendar: None.

Bills First Reading:

Bill 50-Sponsored by Senator Harrison. An addition to the Student Body Statutes, the Finance Code. Purpose: adding Chapter 801.5, the Statement of Understanding. REFERRED TO FINANCE AND JUDICIARY. POSTPONED IN FINANCE 6-2-08.

Bill 51-Sponsored by Senator Harrison. An addition to the Student Body Statutes, the Finance Code. Purpose: adding Chapter 802.3, the SGA Non-Discriminating Policy. REFERRED TO FINANCE AND JUDICIARY. POSTPONED IN FINANCE 6-2-08.

Bill 52-Sponsored by Senator Alexander. A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 400.6. Purpose: to raise the minimum GPA requirements for Senators. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.

Bill 53-Sponsored by Gonzalez. A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 614. Purpose: to revise the statutes of Student Academic Programs. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY AND BUDGET.

Bills Second Reading:

Bill 49-Sponsored by Senator Seifter. An addition to the Student Body Statutes adding Chapter 417. Purpose: to create the Legislative History Act of 2008. PASSED WITH AMENDMENTS.

Constitutional Amendments:                                                              

Constitutional Amendment 1 (one)-Sponsored by Senator Lightner.  Adding Article X, Sections 1, 2,3 and 4. Unequivocal protections for all of the members of the student body within the Student Body Constitution in a way that will not infringe upon the Expressive or Associative Rights of students or student organizations. SENATE PRESIDENT COLE SAID THE SENATE IS WAITING ON ADVICE ON HOW TO HANDLE A NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY.

Constitutional Amendment 2 (two)-Sponsored by Senators Harrison, Toole and Entine.  Adding Article V, Section 8. Clarifying what information shall appear on the official ballot of the student body elections. SENATE PRESIDENT COLE SAID THAT THE SPONSORS ARE LOOKING INTO HOW TO DO A LETTER OF CONTENT FOR THIS CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.

Resolutions:                                          

Resolution 43-Sponsored by Senator Benson.

Subject: Having the DNC to count every vote in the Democratic Presidential Primary.

FAILED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution 44-Sponsored by Senator Alexander.

Subject: Asking Parking and Transportation Services to inform students of parking lots closures on the website no less than 72 hours before the closure.

POSTPONED UNTIL SENATOR GONZALEZ CAN SPEAK TO THE DIRECTOR OF PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.

Resolution 45-Sponsored by Senators Brandow and Toole.

Subject: Amending the Rules of Procedure  Rule 8.02, the Student Affairs Committee.

REFERRED TO RULES AND CALENDAR.

Resolution 46-Sponsored by Senator Brandow and Toole.

Subject: Amending the Rules of Procedure Rule 5.04, concerning the Senate Page.

REFERRED TO RULES AND CALENDAR.

Resolution 47-Sponsored by Senators Brandow and Toole.

Subject: Amending the Rules of Procedure Rule 6.13, Standing Committee Business.

REFERRED TO RULES AND CALENDAR.

Resolution 48-Sponsored by Senator Benson.

Subject: Amending the Rules of Procedure Rule 8.01.

REFERRED TO RULES AND CALENDAR.

Unfinished Business: None.

New Business: Elections for Senator of the Month of May. Senators Dan Dawson and Kevin Kelly (PCC) were elected as Senators of the Month for May.

Closing Announcements: Senator Howard told the Senate that he has been invited to a meeting about starting a United Way Student Association at FSU.  Senator Waltz gave away coupons to the Senators.  Senator Walker said she needs a chemistry tutor. Senator Mook told the Senate that her grandmother, Mrs. Bradley, is on the radio at FSU baseball games: you can hear her whistle. Senator Benson said that the committee is meeting on Monday at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the funding board changes.  Senator Brandow said that he will be writing a resolution to prohibit the submission of resolutions that go beyond the scope of the Senate.  Sandra Miles gave a quote: “the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” Senate Pro Tempore Seifter told the Senate that he has gone to every FSU baseball game and has enjoyed himself. He said that FSU advanced to the Super Regional. Senate President Cole thanked Senators Alexander and Waltz for the free coupons.  Cole told the Senate that the meetings for the changing of the funding boards has been very informative and she encouraged everyone to try and attend.

Final Roll Call: Present: Senators Alexander, Barnes, Benson, Cuyler, Dawson, Gonzalez, Gooden, Harrison, Howard, Jackson, Kelly, Malone, McKanstry, Mook, Oliver, Seifter, Slade, Sokos, Tomlinson, Walker, Waltz. Absent: Senators Ali, Atkins, English, Z. Fisher, LaCroix, Lutfi, Misita, Omega, Robertson, Sexton, Toole.

The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.