Legislation

Legislation from the 2011-2012 Session

LegislationDescriptionDate IntroducedChief SponsorStatus
The Special Funding Request Hearing ActTo alter the time of SFR hearingsApril 19, 2011Vi Susan NguyenTabled 16-2-0
The Promise to Charity ResolutionTo signify the student body's pledge to charity and recognize the demand for concerts.April 26, 2011Sean AndersonPassed 13-1-0, Vetoed by President (.pdf explanation of veto)
The Student Body Charity ActTo authorize Student Activity Funds for a charity-concertApril 26, 2011Sean AndersonTabled
The Capital Planning ActTo further facilitate the student body's interest in the Campaign for the Future of LoyolaApril 26, 2011Sean AndersonPassed 12-0-0
The Jurisdiction of the Allocations Committee ActTo improve the efficiency and efficacy of the USGA SAF Allocating ApparatusAugust 30, 2011Vi Susan NguyenPassed 15-5-0
The SAF Appeals Reform ActTo clarify the appeals process for USGA SAF AllocationsAugust 30, 2011Vi Susan NguyenFailed, 10-10-0
The CAN Reform ActTo increase the efficiency and efficacy of the Campus Activities NetworkAugust 30, 2011Vi Susan NguyenPassed 19-0-0
The Shared Responsibility for Safe Drinking ResolutionTo encourage conversation and education surrounding alcoholOctober 18, 2011Eftiola TrebickaPassed unanimously
The Good Samaritan Policy ResolutionTo advance the Good Samaritan PolicyOctober 18, 2011Eftiola TrebickaPassed 30-0-0
The Compost ResolutionTo promote composting on campusNovember 1, 2011Sarah McDowellPassed 29-0-0
The Water Bottle Refill Station Resolution To promote sustainability on campusNovember 1, 2011Sarah McDowellPassed 27-1-0
The Support for Campus Development ResolutionTo support the development of student life and on-campus facilitiesNovember 1, 2011Mary Kay AccursoPassed 27-0-1
The Regulation of Internet Based Campaigning ActTo incorporate the regulation of internet-based applications into the Election CodeNovember 15, 2011Michael PourhadiPassed 23-1-0, Failed by Judicial Board
The Uncap Loyola ResolutionTo encourage practices by Loyola faculty and students that are conducive to preventing the sales of bottled water across campusNovember 29, 2011Julia PoirierPassed 16-11-0, Failed by Judicial Board
The Uncap Loyola ResolutionTo encourage practices by Loyola faculty and students that are conducive to preventing the sales of bottled water across campusDecember 6, 2011Julia PoirierPassed 19-10-0
The Shared Governance Improvement ActTo improve the structure and effectiveness of shared governance at Loyola University ChicagoDecember 6, 2011Pedro GuerreroPassed 26-1-1
The Emergency Response Preparedness ActTo increase the presence of automated external defibrillators at Loyola University ChicagoJanuary 31, 2012Vincent TorossyPassed 22-3-0
The Community Chair ActTo add the position of Community ChairJanuary 31, 2012Ellie ThomasPassed 26-1-0
The Treasurer ActTo add the position of TreasurerJanuary 31, 2012Tyler HoughFailed 7-18-2
The 2012 Faculty/Staff Member of the Year ActTo confirm the finalists and set guidelines for the Faculty/Staff Member of the Year AwardFebruary 7, 2012Eftiola TrebickaPassed 27-0-0
The Flag ResolutionTo encourage the purchase and display of American flags on the Loyola University Chicago campusFebruary 14, 2012Dominic LynchFailed 3-23-3
The Students Stand with Metropolis Coffee ResolutionTo encourage Loyola dining services to provide the local Metropolis coffee in café venues throughout on-campus locationsFebruary 14, 2012Julia PoirierFailed 12-18-1
The Wellness Center Relocation ResolutionTo include the Wellness Center in future building plans for LoyolaFebruary 21, 2012Tom SerenaPassed 26-3-0
The Advisor and Chaplain ActTo include the roles of the Advisor and Chaplain in the CodeFebruary 28, 2012Russell GonzalezPassed 23-1-1
The Student Activities Reform ActTo reform the Allocations systemFebruary 28, 2012David BlountPassed 22-3-2
The Aramark Referendum ActTo include a referendum on the subject of dining services on the 2012 Spring Elections ballotFebruary 28, 2012Sarah McDowellTabled 15-9-3