Florida A&M University 48th Student Senate Spring Academic Term First Session Minutes January 07, 2019

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1 Florida A&M University 48th Student Senate Spring Academic Term First Session Minutes January 07, 2019 A. Call to Order A. Senate President calls meeting to order at 6:08pm B. Moment of Dedication A. J&R vice-chairman Myers leads the moment of dedication C. Alma Mater/Pledge of Allegiance A. SRC Chairwoman Young leads the Alma Mater and Pledge of Allegiance. D. Roll Call/Verification of Quorum Senators Present Absent Rochelle Parrish Jacquez Dumas

2 Calvin Sykes Andy Jean-Baptiste Asia Strong Taylar Hall avier McClinton Rochard Moricette Total 25 present 6 absent E. Approval of Agenda/Minutes A. Motion to approve minutes is seconded and the Ayes have it. B. Motion to approve agenda is seconded and the Ayes have it. C. Motion to add point B. Constitutional Convention under New Business. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. F. Introduction of Guests/Speakers A. No Introductions G. Announcements/Committee Reports A. Internal Development and Select Committee i. Chairman Jean Baptiste 1. Meeting 6pm bi-weekly B. Activity and Service Fee Liaison i. Chairwoman Strong 1. FAMUAN budget request not received and will not be getting funded for the next school year C. Student Relations Committee i. Chairwoman Young

3 1. Strike Out Showcase this Friday in Gaither Gym from 7-10pm. Doors open at 6pm. 2. Senate On the Run on Quad. Wear Jean Shirts. 3. Feb 10 th -16 th Black Out Week 4. Transfer Student Week - Jan. 20 th -25 th D. Organization and Finance Committee i. Chairwoman Hall 1. 5:30 pm special allocation applications 3. 4 special allocation interviews on Tuesday a. BSLS b. Strikers c. Academy of Manage Car Pharmacy d. Manners E. Elections and Appointments Committee i. Chairman Miller 1. Meetings on 6 pm 2. Senator Seats Open - 1 senior seat 3 freshman seat 3. 2 Associate Justices coming up for interviews 4. Mock Interviews F. Judicial and Rules Committee i. Chairman McClinton 1. 4:30 pm

4 2. Reviewing Senate Resolution and IROP adjustments ii. A motion was made to revisit point E. Approval of Agenda/Minutes. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. G. Senate Executive Committee i. Senate Pro Temp Jackson 1. Approved L-Branch Budget 2. All committee heads going to Law School 24 th - 25 th H. Branch Head Report i. Senate President Moricette 1. All budgets submitted on time 2. Law School Trip rescheduled to Jan 24 th - 25 th a. Introduce idea of Law School Senators b. Trying to establish Circuit Court H. Executive/Judicial Branch Reports A. Executive Branch- Chief of Staff Jabari Knox i. Creating Executive Branch Calendar ii. Meeting Tuesday iii. Set Up Executive Branch Developmental Committee and met iv. Valentine s Day Party Feb. 15 th v. Sent Budget in on Thursday B. Judicial Branch- Chief Justice Darryl Williams

5 i. Traffic Court Meeting rescheduled ii. IROP complete iii. Trying to create Law School court I. Campus Activities Board Report A. CAB Vice-Chair London Camel i. No Report J. Lobbying & Speakers Forum A. NCHE K. A&S Agency Reports A. Homecoming L. University Liaison Reports A. No Reports M. Second Roll Call Senators Present Absent Rochelle Parrish Jacquez Dumas Calvin Sykes

6 Andy Jean-Baptiste Asia Strong Taylar Hall avier McClinton Rochard Moricette Total 25 present 6 absent N. Confirmation(s) A. Korey Creary- Precinct Supervisor i. A motion was made to accept the candidate and bypass the pro-con debate. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. Roll Call Vote: *stepped out of meeting or absent **acting as Senate President Senators For Against Abstain * *Rochelle Parrish *Jacquez Dumas *Calvin Sykes Andy Jean-Baptiste

7 Asia Strong *Taylar Hall *avier McClinton ** *Rochard Moricette Total 18 for 1 against 4 abstain B. Azsha Hampton- Precinct Supervisor i. A motion was made to accept the candidate. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. ii. Senate Pro Temp speaks as first pro iii. Senator Simmons speaks as second pro iv. Senator Gilbert speaks as third pro Roll Call Vote: *stepped out of meeting or absent **acting as Senate President Senators For Against Abstain *Rochelle Parrish *Jacquez Dumas *Calvin Sykes Andy Jean-Baptiste

8 Asia Strong *Taylar Hall *avier McClinton **Rochard Moricette Total 25 for 0 against 0 abstain v. Updates on Venom Tracking System O. Unfinished Business A. Spring Election Dates i. Motion was made to accept the calendar for the 2019 Spring Election. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. B. Spring Election Rules and Policy i. Motion was made to approve the Voter Bill of Rights. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. Roll Call Vote: *stepped out of meeting or absent **acting as Senate President Senators For Against Abstain *Rochelle Parrish *Jacquez Dumas *Calvin Sykes

9 Andy Jean-Baptiste Asia Strong *Taylar Hall *avier McClinton **Rochard Moricette Total 25 for 0 against 0 abstain C. SP19SR-001 Honoring the life of D Angelo Bratton-Bland i. Motion was made to accept the SP19SR-001 Honoring the life of D Angelo Bratton-Bland. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. Roll Call Vote: *stepped out of meeting or absent **acting as Senate President Senators For Against Abstain *Rochelle Parrish *Jacquez Dumas *Calvin Sykes

10 Andy Jean-Baptiste Asia Strong *Taylar Hall *avier McClinton **Rochard Moricette Total 25 for 0 against 0 abstain D. SP19SB-001 IROP Revisions i. Motion was made to accept SP19SB-001 IROP Revisions. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. Roll Call Vote: *stepped out of meeting or absent **acting as Senate President Senators For Against Abstain *Rochelle Parrish *Jacquez Dumas *Calvin Sykes Andy Jean-Baptiste Asia Strong * *Taylar Hall

11 *avier McClinton **Rochard Moricette Total 24 for 0 against 0 abstain P. New Business A. SP19SP-002 Marching 100 The Road to Pasadena i. Will be reviewed next week B. Constitutional Convention i. Motion was made to approve the Constitutional Convention Committee. The motion was seconded and the Ayes have it. Q. Senate Secretary Report A. Attendance Violations i. No Attendance Violations B. Legislation Report i. No Legislation Report R. Open Forum (2 Minutes) A. Senators give there 2-minute open forums S. Final Roll Call Senators Present Absent Rochelle Parrish Jacquez Dumas

12 Calvin Sykes Andy Jean-Baptiste Asia Strong Taylar Hall avier McClinton Rochard Moricette Total 26 present 5 absent T. Adjournment A. Senate President Moricette adjourned the meeting at 8:26pm