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All Fun and Games

Students of C-Leg divided themselves into committees for the games late last night. Four games were played. There was an overall excitement throughout the crowd as they participated and cheered their teammates on. No clear winner was declared during these events, but one thing is clear: everyone was excited during the games. The highlight of the evening came from Tory Green when he gave an unexpecting upset  in being the winner of the musical chairs game. Can’t wait to see who wins next year’s annual musical chair match!!!!!!!!! E’Licia

Looks like Collegiate Legislature 2010 is officially underway tonight with the opening sessions. This years theme is the A-Team so the officers dressed up a their favorite characters of the 80’s. Stars like Madonna,  Tom Cruise (x2), Rick James, Prince, Micheal Jackson, and Cindi Lauper were in attendance. Tom Cruise (Michael Finn) quickly went through the roll call. Every delegation was enthusiastic about being here. The ever-so entertaining cast then showed the C-Leg attendees all the do’s and don’ts on how to debate a bill. Though the session was highly entertaining, it was very informative. The group then broke up into committee meetings. E’Licia

Cleg officers are here. Yay.

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Senate Bill 12 in Session

Title: “Student Government Association Act of 2009″

Mayo: Confused with this bill, talks if the University denies the SGA Act. Asks if Senators Nix, and Wright know a law that states about the State of Alabama giving funds to the organization if they comply to the University.

House Bill 24 “Health Care for University Students”

Health Care will ONLY be provided for students with a 3.0 GPA and above. This is debatable because grades don’t play a factor in your physical health.

-Adam and KLW

House:

House Bill 025- “Supplying Treatment for HIV/AIDS Patients”

Authors: Dixon, Smith- Jacksonville State University

Senate:

Senate Bill 021- “Damage Control: Capping lawsuit damage awards in medical malpractice cases”

Authors: Guyse, Masterson- Birmingham Southern

-KLW

Update 11:07 a.m.: There’s currently much discussion about how House Bill 011 “Ban Foreign Teachers Act” was worded. Delegates believe that some of the language presented could suggest ethnic and racial undertones. With that said, the bill has just failed unanimously.

Session I is currently ongoing and there have been a few delegates that have stood out in debates and should be of note:

House:

Wyatt- Jacksonville State University

Talley- University of Montevallo

Waugh-University of South Alabama

Friedland- Alabama State University

Jeter- Troy

Senate:

Mayo- University of Montevallo

Gray- Alabama State University

Masterson- Birmingham-Southern

Guyse- Birmingham-Southern

Weems- Auburn

-KLW

Update11:03 a.m: House delegate Johnson, Montevallo has recently made a few valid points in debate as well as Jones, (South Alabama) and Blount, (Jacksonville State University.)

House Bills
House Bill 015- Fails
House Bill 032- Fails
House Bill 014- Passes
House Bill 001- Passes

House Bill 025- Passes

House Bill 029- Passes

House Bill 011- Fails

House Bill 012- *in debate*

Senate Bills
Senate Bill 011- Fails
Senate Bill 021- (Time Extended) Passes

Senate Bill 004- Passes

Senate Bill 017- Passes

Senate Bill 007- Passes

Senate Bill 003- Passes

Senate Bill 008- Fails

-KLW (as of 11:17 a.m.)

Sade McClaney gives her opinion during debate in Opening Session last night.

Scandalous celebrities, paparazzi, and a new venue kicked off Collegiate Legislature 2009, also known as C-Leg. Many activities were planned last night, including an Opening Session and mock debate to break the ice. The purpose of this was to get everyone well acquainted with parliamentary procedure. Although there are several returning delegates, everyone needs a little refresher now and then. Look out for more updates from me as the conference continues.

-Kalyn Wolfe, Student Admin University of Montevallo