Submitting Bills

The Georgia Tech RoboJackets is sponsored in part by the Student Government Association(SGA). The following information pertains to submitting bills to request SGA funding.

About the Process

Step 1: Contact an Undergraduate Representative and a Graduate Senator

• Contact an Undergraduate Representative and a Graduate Senator who are willing to serve as sponsors, or "authors", for your bill. A complete list of Representatives can be found on JacketPages.

Step 2: Submit a bill on JacketPages

• In order for the Undergraduate House of Representatives and Graduate Student Senate to consider a bill, it must first be submitted on JacketPages. Among other things, you will need to provide the following information:

• • An itemized budget outlining your request (including cost per unit).

• Please refer to the instructions for submitting your bill in JacketPages. Once your bill is in the JacketPages system, it will be placed on the agendas of the Undergraduate House of Representatives (UHR) and the Graduate Student Senate (GSS).
  • Authors will need to review and sign the bill.

Step 3: Bill is New Business

• JFC Reviews Bill and makes recommendations
• Representatives and Sentors review bill and JFC's recommendation

Step 4: Bill is Old Business

• Graduate Senate discusses and votes on bill.
• Undergraduate House of Representatives discusses and votes on bill.

Step 5: Bill Outcome

• If either the Undergraduate or Graduate SGA presidents vetoes your bill, the UHR and GSS will both hold a veto override vote. This could also result in a delay in receiving your funding.

Conclusion

• Nearly every financial bill submitted to SGA passes in some form (though maybe not for the full amount requested). Remember that SGA is here to make the process as easy as possible for you. If you have any additional questions regarding SGA funding procedures, contact a Senator or Representative.

Tips on Writing a Winning Bill

• Submit your bill four to five weeks in advance of the date that funds are needed; avoid submitting it at the last minute.
• Be prepared to show how you pursued alternative funding sources for your requested allocation (sponsors, fundraisers, donations, etc.).
• Consult your Representatives and Senators about Joint Finance Committee (JFC) Policy before writing your bill. Bills with multiple amendments from the Joint Finance Committee do not typically fare as well as those with fewer amendments.
• Be prepared to answer questions about how your allocation benefits the entire campus community. Keep in mind that all students pay the Student Activity Fee; therefore, allocations should benefit as many students as possible.

Useful Links

• How Do I Get Funding For My Organization