Legislative Archive

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Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Title (Click bill title for full text)	Leg. Number	Author(s)	Sponsor	First Read	Second Read	Pass - Senate	Pass - Executive
Funding for the "Sippin' in September" Event	Bill 1-25-F	Jade Ismail	Action and Opportunity Committee	8/26/25	8/26/25	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Student Government Association "Meet n Greet"	Bill 2-25-F	Jakob Barker	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	8/26/25	9/2/25	Pass	Pass
Funding for the SGA Big Red Rise Event	Bill 3-25-F	Emily Reinneck, Malachi Humble, Ciin Lun, Nolan Rongey, Simon Petruska	Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee	9/2/25	9/9/25	Pass	Pass
A Bill to Fund the Pumpkin Carving Contest Fundraiser benefitting Hope Harbor, Inc.	Bill 4-25-F	Jade Ismail	Action and Opportunity Committee	9/2/25	9/16/25	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support the Transfer Center Event at SKYCTC	Resolution 1-25-F	Sydney Rettig	Action & Opportunity Committee	9/9/25	9/26/25	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Borrow-a-Calculator Program	Bill 6-25-F	Maggie Yelton, Sarah Beth Meador, Gabi Pace	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	9/16/25	9/16/25	Pass	Pass
A Bill to Fund Giveaway Initiatives to Increase Publicity of the Student Government Association	Bill 5-25-F	Cayden Bailey, Julianna Mitchell, Gabi Pace, Molly Ricke	Outreach and Public Relations Committee, WKU Campus Activities Board	9/2/2025	9/23/2025	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support the Implementation of a Direct Link between the Hilltopper’s Concerns Form and the myWKU Page	Resolution 2-25-F	Jakob Barker	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	9/16/2025	9/23/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for “Birthday Boxes” for the Office of Sustainability’s Food Pantry	Bill 7-25-F	Amelia R. Tucker, Caden Lucas, Veronica Butler	Legislative Operations Committee	9/23/2025	9/30/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the SGA Pink Walk	Bill 9-25-F	Savanna Kurtz, Bradley Wagoner, Maggie Yelton	Community Relations Committee	9/30/2025	10/9/2025	Pass	Pass
Organizational Aid Funding Fall 2025	Bill 10-25-F	Gabriel Jerdon, Caden Lucas, Garrett Price, Will Derryberry, Amelia Tucker, Ethan Vietze, Jakob Barker, Jaden Marshall	Organizational Aid Board, Legislative Operations Committee	10/9/2025	10/16/2025	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support “Flipping the Script”: Faculty-Student Mental Wellness Panel	Resolution 3-25-F	Veronica Butler, Miles Harvey, Zoe Martin	Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee, Action and Opportunity Committee	10/16/2025	10/28/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the “Toppers Talk About It” Mental Health Awareness Week in November 2025	Bill 11-25-F	Veronica Butler, Miles Harvey, Zoe Martin, Karlee Powell, Kiersten Washington	Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee	10/16/2025	10/28/2025	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support the Installation of Drinking Water Dispensers, Printers, and Computers within Residence Halls	Resolution 4-25-F	Jakob Barker, William Derryberry, Jaden Marshall, Miles VanRude, Ethan Vietze, Caroline Yates	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee, Legislative Operations Committee, Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee, Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee	10/28/2025	11/4/2025	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support an Administrative Commitment to Establish and Maintain an Accessible 24-Hour Space on Campus	Resolution 5-25-F	Jakob Barker, William Derryberry, Jaden Marshall, Miles VanRude, Ethan Vietze, Caroline Yates	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee, Legislative Operations Committee, Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee, Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee	10/28/2025	11/4/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for 2 Student Exercise and Work Stations in the Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center	Bill 12-25-F	Amelia Tucker, Emma Betz	Legislative Operations Committee	10/28/2025	11/4/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for WKU Food Pantry Essentials	Bill 13-25-F	Amelia Tucker	Legislative Operations Committee	10/28/2025	11/4/2025	Pass	Pass
A Bill to Fund Giveaway Prizes for The Hive Tabling Event	Bill 18-25-F	Sydney Rettig	Action & Opportunity Committee	10/28/2025	11/4/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Borrow-an-Umbrella Program	Bill 16-25-F	Malachi Humble, Nolan Rongey, Ciin Lun	Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee	11/4/2025	11/11/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Go With the Flow Program and WKU Food Pantry Donation Drive	Bill 17-25-F	Jaden Marshall, Caroline Yates, Will Derryberry	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	11/4/2025	11/11/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for Pickleball Paddles and Balls for the Preston Center	Bill 19-25-F	Simon Petruska, Jackson Smith, Ben Lee	Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee	11/11/2025	11/18/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Fuel Up For Finals tabling event	Bill 20-25-F	Caroline Yates, Gabi Pace	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	11/11/2025	11/18/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for Happy Holiday’s from the Hill	Bill 22-25-F	Bradley Wagoner, Landon Terry, Amelia Tucker	Community Relations Committee	11/11/2025	11/18/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Boys and Girls Holiday Snack Drive	Bill 23-25-F	Bradley Wagoner, Maggie Phelps	Community Relations Committee	11/11/2025	11/18/2025	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support the WKU “Food for Fines” Initiative Between the Student Government Association, WKU Food Pantry, and WKU Parking & Transportation Services	Resolution 6-25-F	Caden Lucas	Legislative Operations Committee, Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	11/18/2025	11/18/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Reestablishment of the SGA Transcript Voucher Program	Bill 24-25-F	Caden Lucas	Legislative Operations Committee, Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	11/18/2025	11/25/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Western Kentucky University “Professor of The Month” Award	Bill 25-25-F	Cayden Bailey, Julianna Mitchell, Carter Smith, Molly Ricke, Gabi Pace	Outreach and Public Relations Committee	11/18/2025	11/25/2025	Pass	Pass
A Bill to Fund New Ping Pong Paddles and Balls for The DSU Recreation Room	Bill 26-25-F	Carter Smith, Jackson Smith	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	11/18/2025	11/25/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the SGA Winter Welcome Event	Bill 27-25-F	Amelia Tucker	Legislative Operations Committee	11/25/2025	12/02/2025	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Black History Trivia Night in Partnership with Why Knot Us, Black Women of Western, and Student Government Association	Bill 1-26-S	Jaden Marshall, Sydney Rettig, Tyreesha Morris, Vanessa Ocampo, Miles VanRude	Legislative Operations Committee	2/3/2026	2/3/2026	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Reaffirm Campus Safety and Security	Resolution 1-26-S	Jacob Thomas, Karlee Powell, Tyreesha Morris, Veronica Butler, Caden Lucas, Amelia Tucker, Jakob Barker	Campus Safety and Security Committee, Legislative Operations Committee	2/3/2026	2/10/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for the implementation of a CPR Certification Voucher Program by the Student Government Association of Western Kentucky University, in partnership with the Area Health Education Center’s WKU CPR Training Center	Bill 2-26-S	Amelia Tucker	Campus Safety and Security Committee, Legislative Operations Committee	2/10/2026	2/17/2026	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support the Installation of Additional Handicapped-Accessible Restrooms and/or Stalls in Grise Hall	Resolution 7-25-F	Eli Carter, Evan Tuck, Amelia Tucker	Legislative Operations Committee	11/25/2025	2/17/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for the STEMPOWERMENT and SGA Uno Tournament Fundraiser	Bill 3-26-S	Jade Ismail, Grace Ekrikpo	Action & Opportunity Committee, Community Relations Committee	2/17/2026	2/24/2026	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support the Repeal of the Previous Set of SGA Bylaws and Adopt the Amended Executive and Legislative Bylaws	Resolution 2-26-S	Caden Lucas, Amelia Tucker, Evan Tuck, Eli Carter, Andrew Adegoju, Jakob Barker, Veronica Butler	Bylaws Review Committee	2/17/2026	2/24/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for SGA Period Baskets	Bill 4-26-S	Sydney Rettig	Action and Opportunity Committee, Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee	2/17/2026	2/24/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for SGA International Women’s Day Tabling Event	Bill 5-26-S	Veronica Butler, Karlee Powell, Vanessa Ocampo, Miles Harvey	Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee, Action and Opportunity Committee	2/17/2026	2/24/2026	Pass	Pass
A Bill to Fund New Ping Pong Paddles and Balls for the Zacharias Hall Recreation Room	Bill 6-26-S	Landon Terry		2/17/2026	2/24/2026	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support More Bicycle Racks on Campus	Resolution 3-26-S	Jakob Barker, Veronica Butler, Miles Harvey	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee, Campus Safety and Security Committee, Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee, Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee, Legislative Operations Committee	2/24/2026	3/3/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for Prizes for the Student Government Association and Preston Center Basketball Showcase Event	Bill 8-26-S	Jakob Barker, Simon Petruska	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	3/3/2026	3/3/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for Vouchers for the WKU Dental Hygiene Center	Bill 7-26-S	Jakob Barker	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	3/3/2026	3/10/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for Additional SGA Student ID Vouchers	Bill 9-26-S	Ben Lee, Caden Lucas, Cayden Bailey	Legislative Operations Committee, Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	3/3/2026	3/10/2026	Pass	Pass
Organizational Aid Funding Spring 2026	Bill 10-26-S	Gabriel Jerdon	Organizational Aid Board, Legislative Operations Committee	3/3/2026	3/10/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for Student Government Association Campus Safety and Security Week	Bill 14-26-S	Veronica Butler, Caden Lucas, Karlee Powell, Tyreeha Morris, Jacob Thomas, Jakob Barker, Amelia Tucker	Campus Safety and Security Committee, Legislation Operations Committee, Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee, Enrollment and Student Experience Committee, Community Relations Committee, Action and Opportunity Committee	3/10/2026	3/10/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Expansion of the Adirondack Chair Project at Western Kentucky University	Bill 11-26-S	Caden Lucas, Simon Petruska	Legislative Operations Committee, Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee, Enrollment and Student Experience Committee, Action and Opportunity Committee, Community Relations Committee, Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee, Campus Safety and Security Committee, Outreach and Public Relations Committe	3/10/2026	3/26/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for SGA to Purchase Jump Ropes for the Raymond B. Preston Health and Activities Center	Bill 12-26-S	Sydney Rettig, Landon Terry, Tyreesha Morris	Action and Opportunity Committee	3/10/2026	3/26/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for Tabling at WKU Earth Day Festival	Bill 13-26-S	Emily Reinneck	Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee	3/10/2026	3/26/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for Food and Refreshments for “First Gen and Juice"	Bill 15-26-S	Tyreesha Morris	Action and Opportunity Committee	3/10/2026	3/26/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for the "Textbooks for Toppers" Reimbursement Program	Bill 17-26-S	Jacob Thomas, Jade Ismail	Action and Opportunity Committee	3/26/2026	4/2/2026	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support the Dissemination of a Student Experience Form	Resolution 5-26-S	Ethan Vietze, Jakob Barker	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	3/26/2026	4/2/2026	Pass	Pass
Resolution to ask Western Kentucky University to support and fund the installation of a crosswalk at the intersection of Kentucky Street and Alumni Avenue, in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Transportation	Resolution 7-26-S	Amelia Tucker	Legislative Operations Committee, Campus Safety and Security Committe	3/26/2026	4/2/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for the Creation of Lab Goggle Vouchers in Partnership with the WKU Chemistry Club	Bill 18-26-S	Ethan Vietze	Enrollment and Student Experience Committee	3/26/2026	4/2/2026	Pass	Pass
Fuel Up for Finals	Bill 19-26-S	Molly Ricke, Gabi Pace, Julianna Mitchell, Caroline Yates	Public Relations and Outreach Committee	3/26/2026	4/2/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for the “Setting into Summer” Event	Bill 20-26-S	Malachi Humble	Community Relations Committee, Legislative Operations Committee	4/2/2026	4/7/2026	Pass	Pass
Resolution to Support Increased Awareness and Strategic Enhancement of Existing Signage and Navigation Resources in Downing Student Union (DSU)	Resolution 8-26-S	Caden Lucas, Gabi Pace	Legislative Operations Committee	4/2/2026	4/7/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for SGA to purchase Graduation Cords for Transfer Students	Bill 22-26-S	Sydney Rettig, Jaden Marshall, Tyresha Morris	Action and Opportunity Committee, Legislative Operations Committee	4/2/2026	4/7/2026	Pass	Pass
Funding for Spikeball Nets	Bill 23-26-S	Amelia Tucker, Eli Carter, Evan Tuck	Legislative Operations Committee, Enrollment and Student Experience Committee, Campus Improvements and Sustainability Committee, Mental Health and Wellbeing Committee, Action and Opportunity Committee, Campus Safety and Security Committee, Outreach and Public Relations Committee, Community Relations Committee	4/7/2026	4/7/2026	Pass	Pass

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