This fall, students will enjoy 300 more parking spaces than last semester.
The parking spots are located in the new parking garage near the transportation office, said Press Secretary Eric Conrad, who announced the change at Tuesday's senate meeting.
The meeting also included the approval of seven new senators for the Summer B session and the passing of a bill allowing senators and students to view applications and resumes of incoming senators online for about 30 days.
The bill, which passed unanimously, was the first piece of legislation from the Progress Party this term, spokesman Nick Mildebrath said. On second reading, senators plan to add a provision to make viewing free of charge for all students, Senate President Audrey Goldman said.
A Sunshine in the Swamp bill, calling for more transparency in Student Senate, failed 15 to 53. The bill would have required UF offices to hold mandatory training for senators, and there had been no conversation with offices to see if they were willing to comply, Goldman said. In addition, much of the bill called for practices that were already in place, she said.
"Sometimes we forget that we're students, and it's Student Government," Goldman said.
Jane Adams, vice president of University Relations, spoke at the meeting and encouraged student senators to get involved in passing statewide legislation that supports UF by joining the "UF for Higher Education" program.
Much of the meeting focused on an alcohol resolution proposed by President Bernie Machen that aims to change liquor license laws in Jacksonville during the annual UF-Georgia football game.
The resolution would limit the types of liquor being sold at the game, Sen. Alan Yanuck said. Goldman said senators will have a resolution sent to Tigert Hall by next week's meeting. From there, students can organize protests and sit-ins, she said.
"I mean, we can get the whole football team if you want to," linebacker and Sen. Brandon Hicks said, followed by resounding applause.
Senators also approved David Kerner for Supreme Court justice and Jonathan Lott for Student Honor Court vice chancellor. Though Lott was not present to answer questions, Sen. Ashton Charles, who interviewed Lott, fielded questions about his qualifications.
Goldman issued a memorandum aimed at revising the 300 codes, a set of codes that outline the handling of absences, investigative hearings and general meeting structure. The codes have not been revised since summer 2007, she said.
"What I would love to see come out of this is a better way to get in touch with our constituents," she said. "You can always be more visible and accessible. I'd also love to see some sort of ethics component that speaks to the ethical standards of senate decorum."
The meeting ended at about 10:30 p.m., giving senators ample time to catch the new Harry Potter movie, which opened at midnight. Several senators even dressed up for the occasion, dotting the seats of Hillel with memorable characters like professor McGonagall, Hermione Granger and, of course, Harry Potter.
