LEGISLATION

AUTHOR(S): Natasha Fryhover (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require public universities and urge private universities to have nurses or health practitioners on their campuses.

COMMITTEE REC: DO PASS

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: Voice Vote

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AUTHOR(S): Asa Graham Chambers (RSC), Ryan Beeler (RSC), Natalie Teel (RSC), Julianna Delgado (OCCC),  Keo OBryant (RSC), Sierra Frailey (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution pertaining to recognizing Spider-Man as the honorary cultural icon of OSGA and the State of Oklahoma. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: FAIL

VOTE: 9-11-0

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AUTHOR(S): Luke Cantrell (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to pass a resolution exempting all scholarships received by students from being required to be reported as income.

COMMITTEE REC: DO PASS

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: Voice Vote

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AUTHOR(S): Dravin Henderson (RSC)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require colleges to include voter registration information on the course syllabus and around campus information boards.

COMMITTEE REC: DO PASS

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: 26-0-0

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AUTHOR(S): Tyler Shelby (RSU)

COMMITTEE: Grape

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the State of Oklahoma to provide further support and incentives for institutions to implement an internship or work study program for Juniors and Seniors who express a desire to become an elementary, secondary, or higher education teacher or professor.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: Voice Vote

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AUTHOR(S): Grace Kouassi (OCCC), Hiram Ophiohonren (OCCC), Samuel Maduka (OPSU)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to provide unpaid internship or research opportunities for international students to gain professional experience in their field of study during their time at their respective institutions.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: Voice Vote

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AUTHOR(S): Talon Boyce (RSC)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to begin a plan to lower the cost of college tuition. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: TABLED

VOTE: Voice Vote

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AUTHOR(S): Natasha Fryhover (USAO), Luke Cantrell (USAO), Sierra Frailey (USAO), Damien Simmons (LU)

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to urge all public and private undergraduate universities to include a financial literacy, public finance, or PFL equivalent course in their interdisciplinary course schedule.

COMMITTEE REC: DO FAIL

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AUTHOR(S): Danner McGarrah (USAO), Mobi Jones (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Cherry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to reinstate the Fine Arts and Foreign Language requirements to graduate from an Oklahoma Public High School.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: 12-11-1

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AUTHOR(S): Damien Simmons (LU), Sierra Frailey (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Grape

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to install ballot boxes on college campuses so that students can exercise their right to vote while away from home.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: 19-3-3

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AUTHOR(S): Danner McGarrah (USAO), Maddy Potter (SSC), Dravin Henderson (RSC), Conner Pritchett (OPSU), Brittney Carrasco (OPSU)

COMMITTEE: Grape

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to hand over all of their funds equally to Danner McGarrah, Maddy Potter, Dravin Henderson, Conner Pritchett, and Brittney Carrasco.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: TABLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

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AUTHOR(S): Natalie Teel (RSC)

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A resolution requiring all higher education institutions in Oklahoma to install Blue Light Emergency Phones on their campuses. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: TABLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

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AUTHOR(S): Elise Thompson (LU)

COMMITTEE: Cherry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution declaring the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to improve the retention and graduation rates of college students who are parents by providing access to affordable and quality childcare resources. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: Voice Vote

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AUTHOR(S): Barbara Alexander (MSC), Theresa Schultz (MSC), Reyna Darden (MSC)

COMMITTEE: Grape

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to develop a proper dining facility at the Murray State College – Ardmore campus.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: Voice Vote

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AUTHOR(S): Damien Simmons (LU), Sierra Frailey (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Grape

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Election Board and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to designate all public universities in Oklahoma as official polling sites.

COMMITTEE REC: DO FAIL

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AUTHOR(S): Samuel Udeaja Maduka (OPSU), Hiram Ophiohonren (OCCC), Myles Lowery (LU), Antwuan Jackson (LU)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

SHORT TITLE: The resolution calls for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Oklahoma State Government to establish a fully funded tuition program at a selected four-year university in Oklahoma. This initiative would provide financial relief to both local and international students, allowing them to pursue higher education without accumulating excessive debt.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: 15-7-3

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AUTHOR(S): Ufuoma Stephanie Awadje (OPSU), Hiram Ophiohonren (OCCC), Shalia Harris (LU), Antwuan Jackson (LU)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

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

COMMITTEE REC: DO FAIL

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AUTHOR(S): Bruna Chamusca (OCCC), Sierra Frailey (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Grape

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to incentivize the Health Students and the Oklahoma Health Department to serve their institutions community as health professionals as part of their required clinical hours.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: 19-1-5

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AUTHOR(S): Natasha Fryhover (USAO), Asa Chambers (RSC), Braydan Robinson (CSC)

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require all public undergraduate universities and urge all private undergraduate universities to work with their local government municipalities to review and repair all on-campus sidewalks every five years to ensure they are ADA-compliant.

COMMITTEE REC: No Recommendation

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: 26-0-0

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AUTHOR(S): Antwuan Jackson (LU), Talon Boyce (RSC), Asa Chambers (RSC), Ufuoma Stephanie Awadje (OPSU), Shalia Harris (LU)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution Calling Upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to Address Barriers to Enrollment Due to Outstanding Account Balances.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: TABLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

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AUTHOR(S): Natasha Fryhover (USAO), Luke Cantrell (USAO), Sierra Frailey (USAO), Damien Simmons (LU)

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A resolution urging Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to urge all public and private undergraduate institutions to offer an overarching financial literacy, personal finance, or PFL equivalent class that does not require a prerequisite.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: UNANIMOUS CONSENT

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AUTHOR(S): Elise Thompson (LU)

COMMITTEE: Cherry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to ensure that students in on-campus housing are provided with safe, habitable living conditions.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASSED

VOTE: VOICE

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AUTHOR(S): Damien Simmons (LU), Sierra Frailey (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Grape

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Election Board and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to designate all public higher education institutions in Oklahoma as official polling sites. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

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AUTHOR(S): Macy Cash (OPSU) Brittney Carrasco (OPSU)

COMMITTEE: Cherry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to require public and private universities to utilize compatibility surveys when choosing roommates for dormitories.

COMMITTEE REC: DO FAIL

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AUTHOR(S): Luke Cantrell

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to purchase or supply an ADA-compliant vehicle available 24/7 for transportation of students by security officers.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

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AUTHOR(S): Luke Cantrell (USAO)

COMMITTEE: Blueberry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution calling upon the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to urge the federal government to provide exemptions from the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act for medical marijuana on campus property.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: FAIL

VOTE: 14-15-2

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

COMMITTEE: Cherry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and public and private Oklahoma Institutions of Higher Education to increase awareness of the application process and eligibility requirements for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits among students. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

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AUTHOR(S): Awadje (OPSU), Ophiohonren (OCCC), Harris (LU), Jackson (LU), James (LU)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

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): Tyler Shelby (RSU) 

COMMITTEE: Grape

SHORT TITLE: An act relating to adding more time for questions; providing a short title; amending Rule 4, Section 4-1; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. 

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: 27-4-0

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AUTHOR(S): Macy Cash (OPSU) Brittney Carrasco (OPSU)

COMMITTEE: Cherry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to utilize optional compatibility surveys when choosing roommates for dormitories.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

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AUTHOR(S): Dravin Henderson (RSC)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

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

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AUTHOR(S): Thompson (LU), Carrasco (OPSU)

COMMITTEE: Cherry

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to strengthen Student Government Associations (SGAs) in public colleges and universities by requiring the inclusion of freshman representatives.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

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AUTHOR(S): Talon Boyce (RSC), Dravin Henderson (RSC), Antwuan Jackson (LU)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to begin a plan to raise the amount of financial aid students receive in correlation to the rising cost of tuition and national inflation.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

CONGRESS RULING: PASS

VOTE: 30-0-0

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AUTHOR(S): Hiram Ophiohonren (OCCC), Julianna Delagado (OCCC), Grace Kouassi (OCCC)

COMMITTEE: Kiwi

SHORT TITLE: A Resolution Urging the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and the Oklahoma State Government to Provide Strategic Support for Student Housing Solutions at Oklahoma City Community College.

COMMITTEE REC: NO RECOMMENDATION

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