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The Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch consists of a legislative body known as the Assembly. The Assembly is made up of elected student representatives from each college within the university that pass legislation to represent the official voice of the student body and define official Student Government policies, positions, and stances in matters directly affecting students per the UTSG Constitution and governing documents.
The Assembly Board
What is the Assembly Board?
The Assembly Board is the governing body of the Student Government Assembly at the University of Texas at Austin. Its purpose is to oversee the legislative functions of the Student Government and ensure that the Assembly operates efficiently and effectively. The Board is responsible for setting the agenda for Assembly meetings, conducting meetings in accordance with parliamentary procedure, and ensuring that all Assembly actions are in compliance with the Student Government Constitution and Code of Rules and Procedures. The Board work to provide leadership and guidance to the members of the Assembly and ensure that the legislative branch of the Student Government is functioning properly.
Speaker of Assembly: Kennedy Bailey
Legislative Staff:
Shall preside over all meetings of the Assembly and the Executive Board, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or bylaws; Appoint and remove all chairs of Assembly and Executive Board committees with the advice and consent of the Assembly; Supervise the legislative and administrative work of the Assembly; Act as a liaison between the Assembly and the other branches of Student Government; Represent the Assembly in all intercollegiate and intergovernmental activities as directed by the Assembly; Ensure the proper preservation of all Assembly and Executive Board records and ensure they are available for inspection upon request; Develop and maintain an effective communication program to ensure that the student body is kept informed of the actions and activities of the Assembly; and, Fulfill any other duties assigned by the Constitution, Assembly, or the Executive Board.
Ethics and Oversight Committee
Committee Chair: Resul Ovezov
Committee Members: Pablo Gutierrez, Carla Lujan, Cosmo Miyahara, & Tianyi Xu
Shall monitor weekly attendance of representatives; shall enforce the Assembly’s absence policy and address excessive absences by representatives; shall investigate conduct of members of Student Government accused of a material violation of the Student Government Constitution and Code of Rules and Procedures to ensure proper practices; shall keep a record of investigations and interviews conducted by this committee; and shall review and revise resolutions calling for the impeachment of officers of Student Government for material failure of the position duties as listed in the Student Government Constitution. Other than cases where there is good cause to believe there has been a material failure to fulfill the duties and responsibilities mandated in the Student Government Constitution, the Assembly has no authority to investigate or take any form of action against a student accused of any violation of any rule or regulation of The University of Texas at Austin or The University of Texas System.
Rules and Procedures Committee
Committee Chair: Ryan Huynh
Committee Members: Kevin Nguyen, Goodness Agabi, Danilo Castillo-Hernandez, William Eagle, & Connie Lerma Cervantes
Shall review and propose revisions to the Code of Rules and Procedures each year, and the Constitution if necessary; shall review and revise bills pertaining to the UTSG Election Regulations; shall review and revise legislation pertaining to the UTSG governing documents. The Rules and Procedures Committee chair shall consult regularly with the legislative student organization advisor on all proposed and pending legislation to assure compliance with the rules and regulations of The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas System.
Financial Affairs Committee
Committee Chair: Melinda Wang
Committee Members: Daniel Colson, Esmeralda Aguilar, Jack Greenberg, Diego Hernandez, & Jaxon Jedele
Shall review and revise legislation concerning the operating budgets, and expenses from student fee accounts; and shall assist fundraising efforts. The Financial Affairs Committee shall author, in conjunction with the financial director legislation introducing the operating budget on the floor of the Assembly for approval.
Academic Affairs Committee
Committee Chair: Haeeda Mubashar
Committee Members: Aditi Kumar, Cristobal Alcantara, Joshua Gilbert, & Grant Robinson
Shall review and revise legislation concerning academic issues that would be handled by The University of Texas at Austin or University of Texas System.
Governmental Affairs Committee
Committee Chair: Isabella Feistauer
Committee Members: Jonathan Wilson, Caeleb Bridgins, Amy DonJuan, & Indigo Raetz
Shall review and revise legislation concerning any student or academic issue that would not be handled by The University of Texas at Austin or University of Texas System.
Student Affairs Committee
Committee Chair: Nidhi Chanchlani
Committee Members: Mathew Abraham, Adriel Bustillos, Elise De La Fuente, Anna Victoria Lavelle, & Jazmin Soto
Shall review and revise legislation concerning student life issues that would be handled by The University of Texas at Austin or University of Texas System.
The Assembly
What is the Assembly?
The Assembly is the legislative branch of the UT Student Government and is responsible for passing resolutions, bills, and amendments to the SG Constitution. The Assembly consists of representatives from the various colleges and schools at UT Austin, as well as university-wide representatives who are elected by the student body. The Assembly meets regularly during the academic year and is chaired by the Speaker of the Assembly, who is elected by the members of the Assembly. The Assembly also has various committees that focus on specific areas of student life and interests, such as academic affairs, governmental affairs, financial affairs, and student affairs. These committees research and develop policy recommendations that are then considered by the full Assembly.
Assembly Representatives
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Anna Victoria Lavelle
Engineering Representative
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Jazmin Soto
Liberal Arts Representative
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Jonathan Wilson
Vice Chair of Governmental Affairs
Business Representative
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Caeleb Bridgins
Communications Representative
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Amy DonJuan
University-Wide Representative
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Indigo Raetz
Transfer Representative
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Daniel Colson
Vice Chair of Financial Affairs
Natural Sciences Representative
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Esmeralda Aguilar
University-Wide Representative
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Jack Greenberg
Natural Sciences Representative
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Kennedy Bailey
Speaker of the Assembly
University-Wide Representative
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Diego Hernandez
Engineering Representative
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Jaxon Jedele
Fine Arts Representative
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Danilo Castillo-Hernandez
Communication Representative
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William Eagle
Geosciences Representative
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Connie Lerma Cervantes
Pharmacy Representative
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Pablo Gutierrez
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
University-Wide Representative
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Carla Lujan
University-Wide Representative
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Cosmo Miyahara
Natural Sciences Representative
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Tianyi Xu
International Representative
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Aditi Kumar
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
University-Wide Representative
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Cristobal Alcantara
Architecture Representative
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Joshua Gilbert
University-Wide Representative
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Grant Robinson
Natural Sciences Representative
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Mathew Abraham
Vice Chair of Student Affairs
University-Wide Representative
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Adriel Bustillos
Business Representative
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Elise De La Fuente
University-Wide Representative
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Goodness Agabi
Nursing Representative
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Nidhi Chanchlani
Chair of Student Affairs
Liberal Arts Representative
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Isabella Feistauer
Chair of Governmental Affairs
Liberal Arts Representative
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Ryan Huynh
Speaker Pro-Tempore/Chair of Rules and Procedures
Natural Sciences Representative
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Haeeda Mubashar
Chair of Academic Affairs
Liberal Arts Representative
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Kevin Nguyen
Vice Chair of Rules and Procedures
Engineering Representative
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Resul Ovezov
Chair of Ethics and Oversight
Engineering Representative
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Melinda Wang
Chair of Financial Affairs
Liberal Arts Representative