LEGISLATION

AUTHOR(S): Jasilyn Spivey (LU)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution Urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to Oppose HB2854 and Protect the Sustainability of Institutions Serving Marginalized Communities

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 20-4-3

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AUTHOR(S): Sophia Zoellner (TU)

COMMITTEE: Fire

SHORT TITLE: An act relating to the overall update of the OSGA constitution; providing a short title; amending OSGA Constitution; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECCOMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 24 - 0 - 3

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AUTHOR(S): Tyler Shelby (RSU)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to reaffirm its commitment to freedom of expression on college campuses.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 20 - 4 - 3

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AUTHOR(S): Ella Calvert (TU) and Gracie Vivion (TU)

COMMITTEE: Fire

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require each institution to establish a Culinary Council.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 18 - 6 - 5

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AUTHOR(S): Dravin Henderson (RSC)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to lift and remove the state-wide TikTok ban on government devices and property. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING:

VOTE: 18 - 6 - 3

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AUTHOR(S): Asa Chambers

COMMITTEE: Water

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require each institution to establish a Culinary Council.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECCOMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 15 - 10 - 2

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AUTHOR(S): Damien Simmons (LU)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to mandate articulation agreements between all public higher education institutions to streamline the transferring of credits for Oklahoma students.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 19 - 0 - 5

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AUTHOR(S): Kylie Bailey (RCC)

COMMITTEE: Air

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to implement an act to add an example syllabus to the course registration process.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 25 - 0 - 2

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AUTHOR(S): Natasha Fryhover (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Air

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require all public universities and colleges, and urge all private universities and colleges to limit the usage of Artificial Intelligence in grading and assessments for instructors.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Voice

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AUTHOR(S): Danner McGarrah (USAO) and Natasha Fryhover (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Fire

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to provide free tampons, pads, and condoms, along with waste containers in every public restroom at public institutions.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 15 - 10 - 3

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AUTHOR(S): Giyonnah Hurvey (RSC) and Ean Watham (RSC)

COMMITTEE: Air

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require colleges and universities to include OBI donor information on course syllabi and institution marketing material.

COMMITTEE REC: DO PASS

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Unanimous Consent

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AUTHOR(S): Dravin Henderson (RSC) and Emma Davis (RSC)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to recognize mental health as a fundamental component of student success and allocate resources accordingly.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Voice

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AUTHOR(S): Asa Chambers (RSC

COMMITTEE: Water

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to mandate a standardized transfer credit policy to improve transfer student success across all public colleges and universities.

COMMITTEE REC: Rescinded

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AUTHOR(S): Mobi Jones (USAO), Natasha Fryhover (USAO), and Zoe Davis (SSC)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and public and private Oklahoma Institutions of Higher Education to take strides in combating food insecurity amongst students through promotion and awareness of SNAP benefits, food banks, and/or campus shuttle services.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 23 - 4 - 2

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AUTHOR(S): Leigha VanOrsdol (USAO) and Natasha Fryhover (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Air

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require all public and private institutions to limit the use of generative Artificial Intelligence in their social media marketing posts and advertisements.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Voice

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AUTHOR(S): Gracie Vivion (TU) and Emma Davis (RSC)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon Oklahoma institutions to instate full tuition reimbursement for students who increase squirrel morale by petting on-campus squirrels.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

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AUTHOR(S): Danner McGarrah (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Fire

SHORT TITLE: An act relating to amending the OSGA Constitution to elaborate on the rights of voting delegates; providing a short title; amending Article 1, Section 1; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. 

COMMITTEE REC: DO PASS

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 27 - 0 - 0

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AUTHOR(S): Makayela Payne (USAO) and David Orgas (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Fire

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to encourage undergraduate-level institutions to create a community service elective class.

COMMITTEE REC: DO FAIL

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AUTHOR(S): Bruna Chamusca (OCCC), Julianna Delgado (OCCC), and Hiram Ophiohonren (OCCC)

COMMITTEE: Air

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to encourage undergraduate-level institutions to create a community service elective class.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Voice

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AUTHOR(S): Brayden Stoner (NWOSU)

COMMITTEE: Water

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require Universities to inform students on their internal scholarship maximum monetary eligibility (internal cap) prior to application of said internal scholarship, and when applying to attend said University.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Unanimous Consent

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AUTHOR(S): Sophia Zoellner (TU)

COMMITTEE: Fire

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to promote events supporting free clothing on collegiate campuses.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Voice

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AUTHOR(S): Grace Gregory (BOD)

COMMITTEE: Congressional Administration

SHORT TITLE: An act relating to establishing the Oklahoma Student Government Association’s operating budget; providing a short title; providing a budget; providing for publication.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 27-0-0

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AUTHOR(S): Fryhover (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Air

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require all public institutions that provide meal plans or meal plan equivalents to offer plans that provide 7 meals a week.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: Voice

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AUTHOR(S): Jasilyn Spivey (LU) and Gracie Vivion (TU)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to oppose the misuse of Title VI enforcement and the enactment of Senate Bill 796, both of which threaten to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts in Oklahoma’s educational institutions. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 17 - 4 - 6

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AUTHOR(S): Katelynn Scott (LU) and David Orgas (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Fire

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require all public institutions of higher learning in Oklahoma to offer at least one course focusing on the utilization of Artificial Intelligence within the modern workforce. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Voice

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AUTHOR(S): Keo O’Bryant (RSC) and Adisen Williamson (SSC)

COMMITTEE: Fire

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to create a statewide document with the official and standing rules regarding Robert’s Rules and also examples of legislation and bill drafting so that there is cohesion between Student Government Associations in Oklahoma. 

COMMITTEE REC: DO FAIL

CONGRESS RULING:

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AUTHOR(S): Buchanan (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Earth

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to urge the United States Federal Government to halt the mass revocation of international student visas and legal status under arbitrary circumstances and to affirm state support of Oklahoma students.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Voice

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AUTHOR(S): Simmons (LU)

COMMITTEE: Earth (From Grape Committee, tabled during Fall Congress 2024 FC24-023)

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to urge the United States Federal Government to halt the mass revocation of international student visas and legal status under arbitrary circumstances and to affirm state support of Oklahoma students.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: 20 - 0 - 3

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AUTHOR(S): Ophiohonren (OCCC)

COMMITTEE: Earth (From Kiwi Committee, tabled during Fall Congress 2024, FC24-028)

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to implement mandatory mentorship programs at Higher Education Institutions.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

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AUTHOR(S): Damien Simmons (LU) and Ololade Yerokun (LU)

COMMITTEE: Earth (From Kiwi Committee, tabled during Fall Congress 2024, FC24-035)

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution Calling for Action from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education,

the Oklahoma House of Representatives, the Oklahoma State Senate, Governor Kevin Stitt,

Secretary of Education Nellie Sanders, State Superintendent Ryan Walters, and the Oklahoma State Government to Address Funding Shortfalls and Barriers at Langston University and Provide Additional Appropriations and Grants for Student Retention, Campus Infrastructure, and Academic Innovation.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: Unanimous Consent

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