SGA discusses meeting procedures and confirms several abortion bills
By ANNIE PAN · The Johns Hopkins News-Letter · September 17, 2022
The Student Government Association (SGA) held its weekly meeting on Sept. 13 to confirm the class of 2026 student government members into the government committee and discuss the Abortion Access Resolution and several general body meeting bylaws.
Student Government Committee Confirmations
Vice President Kobi Kong confirmed different members of the 2026 student government to differnt SGA committees.
Executive Branch Constitutional Amendment Act
Sophomore Class President Ryan Chou introduced an amendment to make the Chair of Programming an appointed position rather than an elected position in order to give the SGA President greater oversight and responsibility.
Meetings Bylaw Amendment Act
Membership Privileges Bylaw Amendment Act
Financial Support for Abortion Travel Resolution
Junior Class President Harvey McGuinness presented the second read on a resolution that would ensure student health insurance plans cover abortion and related travel costs.
Abortion Access Resolution
Sophomore Class Senator Jackson Morris presented his resolution “Abortion Access Resolution” in order to give senators the chance to make comments and final edits.
