REQUEST FOR ACTION BY THE ASUCI SENATE 
 
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Item Number: 15 Legislation Number (B: Bill, R: Resolution): R53-15
Author:   Tin Hong   Second:  Zoe Broussard
Synopsis: Elections Code Revision Goods vs. Services
Date of Presentation: 2017-10-12
 

 

Whereas, the Spring 2017 election had many complaints concerning the lack of definition of the terms “goods” and “services,” and, [1]

 

Whereas, Senate should undertake efforts to clarify issues brought up with the Elections Code and,

 

Let it be resolved that a new clause within Article XVII. Donations be added that reads, “B. A good is defined as any tangible product that satisfies an economic want. A service is defined as activities performed by people or organizations to satisfy an economic want.” and,

 

Let it be further resolved that all subsequent sections in Article XVII. Donations be renumbered to follow the newly added section and,

 

Let it be resolved that these amendments to the bylaws shall supersede the aforementioned ruling and become the new stance from this point forward.

 

[1] https://asuci.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Petrosyan-v.-Elections-Commission-ex-rel.-Natoolo.pdf


 
 
Referred to: Rules Committee on: Rules: Pass
Vote Required: Three-Fourths FINAL VOTE: Passed YEA: 21 NAY: 0  ABS: 0
 
THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE ON THE DATE OF 2017-10-17 HAS TAKEN ACTION ON THIS LEGISLATION.    
   
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