ASUW Senate: Session XXIX

Committees

Senators are appointed to committees. After first readings on the floor, legislation is sent to a committee for review, typically a committee whose mission relates most closely to the content of the bill. Committees discuss the legislation, make amendments, and re-submit it back onto the floor for second readings. Legislation can be discharged favorably, unfavorably, or neutrally from a committee.

 


Academic and Administrative Affairs (AAA): The committee that considers legislation related to anything to do with administration, faculty, or academics at the University of Washington. Some examples might be requirements for excused absences or testing policies.

AAA Chair: Connor Timney
Pronouns: he/him
Grade: Sophomore
Major: ESRM: Wildlife Conservation
Minor: Earth and Space Sciences
Fun Fact: “My favorite animals are penguins and I hope to work with them one day :)”

On-Campus: The committee that considers legislation related to living on-campus, such as matters regarding the Residential Communities or HFS. 

On-Campus Chair: Amanda Pitts
Pronouns: she/her
Grade: Sophomore
Major: Anthropology: Archaeological Sciences

Off-Campus: The committee that considers legislation related to living off-campus. These issues might include transit, housing prices in the Seattle metro area, and quality of life in the surrounding area.  

Off-Campus Chair: Sephora-Clotilde Zoro
Pronouns: she/her
Grade: Junior
Major: Electrical Engineering
Fun Fact: “I can ride a bike up to 14 mph”

General Affairs: The committee that considers legislation related to a variety of topics that don’t quite fit the other committees. Examples of such issues might include sustainability, health & wellness, or national topics.

 

General Affairs Chair: Tia Vontver
Pronouns: she/her
Grade: Sophomore
Major: Environmental Studies
Fun Fact:I ski!”

Oversight: The committee that is responsible for overseeing the internal functions of Senate, including but not limited to: monitoring liaisons, ensuring elected positions are abiding by their job descriptions, submitting requests for information, and reviewing the Senate Bylaws and Senate Rules at the discretion of the Vice Speaker.

Oversight Chair: Francisco Dojenia
Pronouns: he/him
Grade: Sophomore
Majors: ECO: Education, Communities, and Organization
Fun Fact: “My favorite food is lumpia”

Resolution Follow-Up: The committee that researches our past resolutions and their impact. This is a brand new committee as of 2018. 

CRFU Chair: Rohini Kilaru
Pronouns: she/her
Grade: Sophomore 
Major: Biochemistry
Fun Fact: “My favorite fruits are mangos!’