JOURNAL
OF THE
107TH STUDENT SENATE OF
THE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
_____
January 13, 2016
The Senate assembled at 5:30 PM and was called to order by the PRESIDENT.
The proceedings were opened with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of
reflection.
CALL OF THE ROLL
The roll was called for the purpose of attendance, resulting as follows:
Present [29]; Not Present [8]
PRESENT
Alduino
Beall
Holgate
Holgate
McClamrock McDowell
Santamaria
Smalls
Wright
Brown, E
Kirby
Mitchell
Spuhler
Brown, L
Lewallen
Morrow
Tedesco
Burns
Long
Peksenar
Toler
Free-Jenkins
Lordo
Rooney
Velis
Hacker
Martin
Sampson
Williams
Moore
Norris
Total—[29]
NOT PRESENT
Dubose
Vera
Holmes
Little
Mareesa
Means
Total—[8]
A quorum being present, the proceedings of the Senate continued.
APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS JOURNAL
On the motion of Senator Lordo, the Journal from December 2, 2015 was approved.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE PERIOD OF GENERAL ORDERS.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Senator Lordo from the Rules Committee provided a general committee report.
Senator Santamaria from the Academics Committee provided a general committee report.
Senator Williams from the Athletics Committee provided a general committee report.
Senator Alduino from the Environmental Committee provided a general committee report.
Senator Peksenar from the Finance Committee provided a general committee report.
Senator Toler from the Judiciary Committee provided a general committee report.
Senator Spuhler from the Multicultural Affairs Committee provided a general committee report.
Senator McClamrock from the Powers and Responsibilities Committee provided a general committee report.
REPORTS OF GUESTS OF THE SENATE
Student Body President Kaufman provided a report for the Office of the Student Body President.
THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO THE PERIOD OF SPECIAL ORDERS.
FIRST READING CALENDAR
The following Bills, Resolutions, and/or Recommendations were introduced:
SBL (107) 64 – Introduced by Senator Peksenar: A Bill to allocate funds for the Student Government Budget
for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Senator Peksenar spoke on the bill.
The Bill was referred to all committees.
SBL (107) 65 – Introduced by Senate Finance Committee: A Recommendation to Permit the Senate Finance
Committee to allocate funds to Student Organizations
Senator Peksenar spoke on the Recommendation.
The Recommendation was referred to Senate Finance Committee.
SBL (107) 66 – Introduced by the Powers and Responsibilities Committee: A Resolution for the annual
submission of Reapportionment of Student Senate districts for the purpose of election
Senator McClamrock spoke on the Recommendation.
Senator McClamrock moved to pass the Recommendation by acclimation.
Senator Lordo motioned to pass the Recommendation by acclimation.
The Recommendation was adopted.
SECOND UNCONTESTED READING CALENDAR
SBL (107) 57 – Introduced by Senator Morrow and the Student Services Committee: A Resolution to recognize
the Achievements of Carolina Dining
Senator Morrow spoke on the Resolution.
Student Body President found the resolution favorable.
The question then was the adoption of the Resolution.
The Resolution was adopted.
SBL (107) 60 – Introduced by the Senate Finance Committee: A Recommendation to Permit the Senate Finance
Committee to Allocate Funds to Student Organizations
Senator Peksenar spoke on the Recommendation.
Student Body President found the Recommendation favorable.
The question then was the adoption of the Recommendation.
The Recommendation was adopted.
SBL (107) 61 – Introduced by Senators Peksenar, Santamaria, E. Brown, & L. Brown: A Resolution to Support
Increasing the Foreign Language Offerings of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
Senator Peksenar spoke on the Resolution.
Senator Toler motioned to pass the Resolution by acclimation.
Senator Santamaria moved to pass the Resolution by acclimation.
The Resolution was adopted.
THE CONSIDERATION OF BILLS HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED TO
THE PERIOD OF OPEN DISCUSSION.
OPEN DISCUSSION
Senator Lordo is recognized.
Senator Lordo and Senator McClamrock spoke on Senate Seat Apportionment.
On the motion of Senator Kirby, the Senate agreed to dispense with the Open Discussion Period.
THE PERIOD OF OPEN DISCUSSION HAVING BEEN COMPLETED, THE SENATE PROCEEDED
TO THE PERIOD OF ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President spoke about Student Government Elections Candidate Interest meeting on January 13, 2016.
President spoke about open applications for the Homecoming Commission.
President spoke about the possibility of changing the time of Senate meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:25 PM, on the motion of Senator Kirby, the Senate adjourned.