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SGA Senate

The Student Senate is composed of the Executive Cabinet, elected Class Officers, club representatives, and elected senators.
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Fall 2026

Senate Refresher

Thursday, August 27 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Senate Meetings

All Senate meetings will be held at 7:00 PM in the Callicutt Life Skills Theater (Congdon Hall), unless otherwise noted.

  • Thursday, September 10
  • Thursday, September 24
  • Thursday, October 15
  • Thursday, November 5
  • Thursday, November 19

All meetings are counted as a single point. Members of SGA Senate are encouraged to attend all Senate meetings.

University Community Affairs Board

  • Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 PM

Bills

Bills allow HPU organizations to request monetary funds.

  • Bills are reviewed and voted on during each Senate meeting.
  • All bills must be submitted to the Student Government Association via the Bill Submission Link by Wednesday at 5:00 PM the week before the SGA Senate meeting you want them to be voted on.
  • Bills submission will end the Wednesday prior to the last senate meeting.

*Once your Bill is approved, don’t forget to submit a Finance Request to ensure your approved vendor/invoice gets paid, items are purchased, or to check out the store card.

Resolutions

Resolutions express the will of the Senate, but do not enact action.

Resolutions:

  • Propose a solution or stance on an issue.
  • Must be submitted by at least two Senators, regardless the organization.
  • Are reviewed and voted on at each Senate Meeting
  • Are due by Monday at 5:00 PM the week of the meeting.

Use the Resolution Template to draft and submit your resolution to the submit to SGA when completed.

Constitution & Bylaws

The Student Government Association (SGA) is guided by its governing documents, which outline the structure, responsibilities, and procedures of our organization. These documents include the Constitution, Bylaws, and any supporting policies or codes, ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective leadership.

SGA Constitution

SGA Bylaws

*Additional organization misconduct policies can be viewed in the Guide to Campus Life.

Sanctions can progress from a verbal warning to a written warning to as far as social probation or removal of the organization’s charter.