I. Call to Order at 6:36Pm

I. Call to order at 6:36pm

II. Officer Reports

· Adrian Janowiak - Chair

o Climate Survey

· Amy Schumacher - Vice Chair

o n/a

· Meghan Keller - Secretary

o n/a

· Caitlin McNulty – Associate Senator

o Recap of Full Senate

III. Approval of Minutes

a. Properly moved and seconded

b. Minutes approved

IV. New Business

i. BILL 2017-050: A BILL TO FUND JAYHAWKS WITHOUT BORDERS

a. Kellor: This club is an international club that talks about international topics and issues. We are asking for general funding for printing and possibly a banner.

b. Properly moved and seconded to call to question on the bill

c. Bill passes

ii. BILL 2017-052: A BILL TO FUND THE KU STUDENT FARM

a. Properly moved and seconded to move to the top of the agenda

b. Moved to the top of the agenda

c. Jeffery (President of club): you can see on the bill the materials we need and are asking funding for.

d. Questions:

i. What organizations do you give the food to?

1. Participates, local food banks, and volunteers

ii. What kinds of volunteers participate?

1. All types of students: engineers, environmental studies, etc.

iii. Properly moved and seconded to call to question on the bill

iv. Bill passes

iii. BILL 2017-054: A BILL TO FUND THE STUDENT ENRICHMENT TEAM (SET)

a. General funding bill for a new organization on campus that helps tutor kids in Lawrence

b. Properly moved and seconded to call to question on the bill

c. Bill passes

iv. BILL 2017-303: AN OFFICIAL ORDER OF THE STUDENT SENATE TO DIRECT THE ELECTIONS COMMISSION TO PUT FORTH A QUESTION FOR REFERENDUM

a. Gabby Naylor: in order to add a referendum question to next Spring’s election we must pass this referendum in senate first. This fee did not pass in fee review last year so this is how we are trying to raise the fee

b. Questions:

i. Do you have a layout if this passes?

1. There is a lot that needs to be renovated to keep the union up to date. This would also not be added on until 2020.

ii. How much information will the students have?

1. Chance M.: we are going to have a campaign during elections that will educate students so they will not vote blindly.

iii. Last year we had 19% voter turnout, do you think it’s okay that such a small number of students are voting for this?

1. There is a stipulation that states that at least 10% of students must vote on this.

iv. Do you anticipate asking Student Senate for funding to fund the campaign?

1. No, the Union has enough money to fund the campaign

c. Properly moved and seconded to call to question on the bill

d. Bill passes

v. Bill 2017-042: A BILL TO FUND SLAVIC FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP

a. Un-tabled from last cycle

b. Victoria S: a workshop that will be happening on Oct. 27th.

c. Megan (Member of the club): This is open to the public and we are wanting to get more people outside of the Slavic department more involved in Slavic studies.

d. Questions:

i. How much funding do you want?

1. $150

ii. How are you advertising?

1. There are posters all over campus

e. Properly moved and seconded to call to question on the bill

f. Bill passes

V. Announcements

a. Make sure to be on time to committee

b. Go online and sign the petition to keep health insurance for GTA’s/GRA’s

VI. Adjournment

a. Adjourned at 7:03pm

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