Committees

Standing Committees:

         Steering Committee:

          The Steering Committee meets regularly to approve the upcoming week’s agenda by reviewing submitted pieces of legislation from senators. Steering can either: (1) approve the resolution and place it on the agenda, at which point it is brought to the floor at the next General Assembly session, or (2) refer the resolution back to the committee or primary sponsor for further review. The Committee consists of the Speaker, Parliamentarian, Secretary, seven Legislative Coordinators, and one Cabinet Director. Steering shall serve as a supervisory and regulatory committee of the General Assembly Standing Committees, ad-hoc committees, and independent commissions.

         Oversight Committee:

          The Oversight Committee holds original jurisdiction over legislation pertaining to appointments, censures, impeachment, executive cabinet structural changes and charters, and Constitutional Bylaw Review Commission Appointments (occurs every 5 years; most recent Commission: Spring 2016). This committee is chaired by the Parliamentarian and consists of nine voting members of the General Assembly. The purpose of the committee is to look over the internal processes of USG, particularly the General Assembly, to ensure that all the governing documents are being followed. Additionally, the Oversight Committee has the capacity to make recommendations to any branch of USG about their practices and ways to optimize them.

         Allocations Committee:

          The Allocations Committee meets weekly to allocate USG funds (from the Student Activity Fee and Coke Partnership funding) to student organizations who apply for it in hopes of finding their events or trips. Meetings are chaired by the Senior Director of Allocations and membership includes six senators. This committee also approves USG’s internal quarterly budgets before full consideration by the General Assembly.

Issues Committees:

         Academic Affairs 

         The Academic Affairs Legislative Coordinator serves as Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee and coordinates all policy-making efforts pertaining to affordability, advising, STEP, libraries, SEIs, and more.

         Black Caucus

         The Black Caucus Legislative Coordinator serves as Chair of the Black Caucus Committee and coordinates all policy-making efforts pertaining to issues effecting Black students and connects the General Assembly with the Undergraduate Black Caucus in the executive branch of USG.

         Governmental Relations 

         The Governmental Relations Legislative Coordinator serves as Chair of the Governmental Relations Committee and coordinates all policy-making efforts pertaining to civic engagement, voter accessibility, relationships with elected officials, and more.

         Health and Safety 

         The Health and Safety Legislative Coordinator serves as Chair of the Health and Safety Committee and coordinates all policy-making efforts pertaining to the health, well-being, and safety of all Ohio State students.

         Justice and Equity 

         The Justice and Equity Legislative Coordinator serves as Chair of the Justice and Equity Committee and coordinates all policy-making efforts pertaining to the safety and success of all students, particularly marginalized groups.

         Student Affairs 

         The Student Affairs Legislative Coordinator serves as Chair of the Student Affairs Committee and coordinates all policy-making efforts pertaining to residence life, dining, off-campus initiatives, and more.

         Sustainability

         The Sustainability Legislative Coordinator serves as Chair of the Sustainability Committee and coordinates all policy-making efforts pertaining to climate change, waste reduction, habitat loss, and more.

To find public records on Issues Committees and the name and contact information for Legislative Coordinators, visit the 'Legislative Issues Committees' page.