Resolution 23-01: MAKE ACCESSIBLE VOTING UNPROBLEMATIC (MAV UP)
| Number | 23-01 |
| Description | This resolution asks that Election Day become an official holiday for students, faculty, staff, and administration. |
| Authored by |
Yaseen Tasnif |
| Sponsored by |
Yaseen Tasnif |
| Date Submitted | Tuesday, February 7, 2023 |
| Date Considered | Thursday, January 1, 1970 |
| General Body Vote | Thursday, January 1, 1970 |
| Committee | Special Affairs |
| Result | In Research |
| Remarks | |
| Whereas | All aspects of this resolutions shall remain strictly nonpartisan, unaffiliated with any political party, political party, political candidate, or political action committee (PACs), and; |
| Whereas | Texas is known for record low voter turnout and registration, especially amongst voters aged 18-24, Hispanic/ Latin American voters, voters with limited English proficiency, and voters without a college degree, and the University of Texas at Arlington has large populations of these, and; |
| Whereas | While voting and voting access is a basic right as a citizen of the United States, early voting is not possible for some students on campus for a variety of reasons, Election Day being the only option, and; |
| Whereas | Texas voters, including those at the University of Texas at Arlington, have expressed concern about hardships related to voting as a result of the Election Integrity Protection Act of 2021, also known as the Texas Senate Bill No.1, and; |
| Be It Further Resolved That | Election Day shall become an official holiday for students, faculty, staff, and administration every other even-numbered year the on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in the month of November, thereby taking a large step towards voter access. |
| Comments |
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