Senate unanimously passed a resolution declaring support for early voting locations on college campuses Tuesday night.
Now that the resolution, co-written by senators and sponsored by groups like Chomp the Vote and the Vote Everywhere Ambassadors, is passed, it will be sent to several Florida universities as well as state officials, including Gov. Rick Scott, Rep. Chuck Clemons and Sen. Keith Perry.
An early voting forum will be held at 6 p.m. on April 4 in Pugh Hall to offer information about how to pass legislation to allow for early voting locations on campus, said Sen. Sam Jenkins (Inspire, District C), who co-authored the resolution.
Sen. Michael Rosen (Impact, Liberal Arts) won the open seat in the Information and Communications Committee in a vote of 43-36 against Jenkins.
Senate also unanimously passed a $572.99 bill for Lucha Latina, a new student organization aiming to help Latinas prepare for interviews and create bonds through a mentorship program.
Sen. Maria Perez (Impact, District D), who also serves as the president of the organization, said the purpose is to reach out to the community but also prepare its members. She wants to create a scholarship program for high school seniors in the area and help students prepare for the college application process.
“We want to be able to create a safe space not only for Latinas, but all UF students,” Perez said.
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