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Amendment by House Higher Education Committee Chairman Kingery:
64 - yes

74 - no

Final passage
100 - yes

47 - no

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The Missouri Senate has just passed the Textbook Transparency Act. Now all that’s left is a concurring vote in the House.

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We were working with Liz Tummons with the International teaching assistant program to get more people involved in assessing the TAs.  She liked our ideas but just wanted us to assess the TAs ourselves so we decided to not continue to work with her until she cooperates.

The Missouri House of Representatives has adjourned for the day. After a brief technical session on Friday, the House will reconvene on Monday afternoon with the Voting Student Curator bill still on the calendar. Keep up the optimism!

As our last committee meeting of this semester we discussed the final legislation of the year.  Strictly within CCRC we reviewed the status of the Hand Sanitizing bill and finalized the resolution to place parking meters on the top level of the Virginia Avenue Parking Garage.  Finally we opened discussion for continuations of projects for the upcoming school year.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.

Respectfully Submitted,

Tim Noce - CCRC Secretary

WHEREAS, the only open parking area currently available to students during the day in the main campus area is the metered lot at the corner of Rollins and Maryland, and

WHEREAS, the University of Missouri has many services in the main campus area which students need to access including the bookstore, Brady Commons, and the Recreational Center, and

WHEREAS, students have expressed interest in more open parking in the main campus area which is accessible during the daytime hours.

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Missouri Students Association Senate supports a plan to place parking meters on the top level of Virginia Avenue Garage.

Respectfully Submitted,

Brendan Webber
Campus and Community Relations Chair

PURPOSE: To express the appreciation of her hard work and service to the Missouri Student’s Association Senate through various roles over her four year career at the University of Missouri.

WHEREAS, Allison began her service to the Senate her freshman year serving as the Accademic Affairs Chairperson for a one year term, and

WHEREAS, She is currently finishing up her fourth semester serving the Missouri Students Association Senate as Senate Clerk, and

WHEREAS, Clerk Horne has been known for her light hearted mood and cherry attitude to even the most challenging of obstacles that Missouri Student’s Association Senate has confronted in her time as clerk, and

WHEREAS, she has provided constant encouragement and support for any committee needing guidance, and

WHEREAS, On May 17, 2008 She will be graduating from the University of Missouri, and

WHEREAS, On Wednesday May 7, 2008 she will be assisting with her last Missouri Student’s Association Senate full session, and

WHEREAS, She will peruse her career goals of teaching and enriching the lives of underprivileged youth in the St. Louis area by becoming a middle school language arts teacher through the Teach For America Organization, and

THEREFORE, Be it stated that the Missouri Students Association would like to show our sincere appreciation to such a hard working individual that will be greatly missed in the Missouri Student’s Association, and

THEREFORE, be it further stated that the Missouri Students Association and all auxiliaries and associated entities resolve and thank Allison Ellen Horne for her hard work and dedication.

Seth Botts Danielle Bellis Erin Moran
SFRC Chairman Senate Clerk Student Affairs Chairwoman

Phyllis Williams Brendan Webber Jim Kelley
A-A Chairwoman CCRC Chairman MSA President

Chelsea Johnson Dustin Lloyd Ryan Senciboy
MSA Vice President Senator Student Affairs Vice Chairman

Maria Gonzalez Gretchen Hubler Jonathan Mays
Senator Senator Speaker

Amanda Shelton Dave Salek Mathew Schiffman
Senator Senator Budget Committee Secretary

Patrick Weimer Tim Noce Eric Schneider
Senator CCRC Vice Chairman Senator

Kenneth Jamison Jennifer Claxton Corey Gibson
Senator MCI Chairwoman Operations Chairman

Paul Whiteside Matt Shepard Rachel Parrish
Student Affairs Secretary Senator DSA Director

WHEREAS, The Missouri Students Association Senate has been charged with the honor of representing the voice of the students of the University of Missouri for nearly fifty years, and

WHEREAS, Such direct representation has allowed for unparalleled progress toward student goals, prepared thousands for leadership roles, and further legitimized campus spending and initiatives, and

WHEREAS, This level of student involvement has allowed members to pass legislation concerning a vast array of issues, ranging from sexual health and safety , to disability and diversity initiatives, to human rights violations, and

WHEREAS, The high level of administrative and faculty recognition for the Missouri Students Association allows the senate to conduct business in the most productive manner, and

WHEREAS, The students of Lincoln University lack such an opportunity to fully realize student potential and needs, and

WHEREAS, The lack of a student voice anywhere is a concern everywhere.

THEREFORE, Be it recommended by the Missouri Students Association Senate that the Lincoln University Student Senate receive full recognition for their role on campus, and

THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the MSA Senate will fully support the Lincoln University effort to ensure the student voice and will further foster an atmosphere of cooperation and information sharing to build needed infrastructure and begin grassroots efforts to bring about change.

Respectfully submitted,

Amanda Shelton        Jonathan Mays
Senate Parliamentarian    MSA Senate Speaker

CCRC Report 4-29

Discussed bills 47-48, 47-49, 47-50, and 47-51.  We also discussed progression of implementation of hand sanitizing bill 47-34 and how Chris Kephart was doing on the progress of more maps on campus.
Some ideas taled about for next semester were adding more smoking poles and blue lights on campus.
These would be in the parking lots further away from central campus (such as av-14, hearnes center, reactor.)

Tim Noce - CCRC Secretary