A Bill to End Ambiguity in Campaign Period Commencement
Requires the Elections Commission to clearly define and announce when the campaign period begins, eliminating a loophole exploited in past elections.
Legislation
Legislation authored and sponsored by Common Sense Carolina members in the 117th Student Senate.
Signed Into Law
A Bill to Promote Student Engagement at the Start of the Academic Year
Allows student organizations to seek reimbursement for events held before the first finance committee session of the semester.
A Bill to Reform the Legislation Certification Process
Requires the Chief Justice to update the Student Government Codes monthly and empowers the Speaker to certify them if the deadline is missed.
A Recommendation to Enhance Transparency of Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center Occupancy Data
Recommends the Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center make real-time occupancy data publicly available to students and staff.
Passed Senate, Vetoed by President
Voted Down by Senate
A Bill to Ensure Event Integrity
Would have required organizations to submit post-event verification before receiving reimbursement — a safeguard against fraudulent funding claims.
A Bill to Ensure the Maintenance of an Accurate and Transparent Legislation Tracker
Would have required the Office of the Speaker to maintain a publicly accessible, up-to-date record of all legislation — including sponsors, vote outcomes, and implementation status.
A Bill to Prevent Deceptive Social Media Rebranding in Campaigns
Would have banned the tactic of building a social media audience before converting the account into a campaign platform — the exact strategy used in the 2025 election fraud case.
