Office of the Senate President

Senate Seal

Public Notice: 

Thank you for your contributions toward the enhancement of student life on Florida State University’s campus. The FSU Student Senate Finance Committee appreciates your commitment to serving the student body as well as the time you have taken to speak with us about your goals for the coming year. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our committee and hearing about your initiatives to further student life for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
 
The following survey is provided for you to submit your organization's request for A&S funding in Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Your responses in this survey and the attachments you include will serve as your formal budget request. Below you will find key information to ensure your budget request is considered by the committee to the fullest extent. 

    • Budget Request Applications are OPEN as of Monday, February 09, 2026 and will CLOSE on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

    • Budget Requests for 2026-2027 are due NO LATER than Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Late or incomplete packets will not be accepted.

    • Each organization submitting a budget request will be required to submit a short 5-10 minute video explaining their request and how it will impact the student body. More specific requirements can be found later in the application.

    • From Monday, March 9th to Friday, March 13th the Finance Committee will meet again to conduct hearings, deliberations, and develop a proposed budget. You will be asked to reserve a time via a Sign Up Genius at the end of this application. This reserved time will be used for the Finance Committee to ask you questions related to your application. Additional details surrounding these meetings will be sent to requesting organizations in the near future.

    • Any additional materials, including but not limited to, quotes, PowerPoints, or anything else that you would like the Senate Finance Committee to consider, can be attached to the application.

    • Finally, any questions pertaining to this process can be emailed to Budget Chair Vince Nucatola <vjn23a@fsu.edu> and Tanner McKinley, Assistant Director, SG&A Policy & Budget <mtm22k@fsu.edu>.

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Senate President

Alexia Holliday sga-senatepres@admin.fsu.edu

(850)-644-1811

The Senate President is the head of the Legislative Branch, responsible for presiding over weekly Senate sessions, maintaining order and decorum in the Senate Chamber, and overseeing all Senate operations. They appoint Senators to committees, manage the Senate Officer team, represent the Senate in all official matters, and serve as the primary voice for the Senate with the university administration. The Senate President has the authority to appoint Senate Officers, initiate investigations into any Student Government Association matter, call committees to meet, call special sessions of the Senate, and chair the Constitutional Review Commission, which convenes once every three years to review and propose amendments to the Student Body Constitution.

Office Location: Student Union 3257

Office Hours:

Tuesdays: 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Fridays: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Senate President Pro Tempore

Camille Friall sga-senatepresprotem@admin.fsu.edu

(850)-644-1811

The Senate President Pro Tempore assists the Senate President in all of their duties, presides over the Senate in their absence, and oversees all Senate committee operations by chairing the Rules Committee, which is composed of all committee chairs. They are responsible for enforcing the Senate attendance policy and have the authority to suspend Senators for noncompliance. The Senate President Pro Tempore also chairs the Homecoming Planning Commission, keeps track of all Senate goals, projects, and initiatives, and assists in overseeing the Senate Officer team. They maintain relationships with the Congress of Graduate Students and all other internal Student Government Association entities that work with the Senate, and aid Senators in drafting and developing legislation.

Office Location: Student Union 3256

Office Hours:

Tuesdays: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Thursdays: 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Fridays: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Officers of the Senate:

Senate Clerk • Megan Gerwig

sga-senateclerk@fsu.edu

The Clerk is responsible for tracking and distributing legislation and other literature to Senators. They also manage all records and actions between the Senate and external entities or personnel. The Clerk oversees CivicPlus meetings for Senate committees, ensures accurate tracking of legislation through the committee process, and may take on additional tasks as assigned by Senate Leadership. They report to the Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore on a weekly basis.

Senate Assistant Clerk • Nicolo Tomblesi

sga-senateclerk@fsu.edu

The Assistant Clerk is responsible for assisting the Clerk in their duties, particularly managing internal Senate records. They oversee the Senate’s main CivicPlus meeting system, process all submitted legislation from Senators, and ensure accurate and accessible legislative records. They may take on additional tasks assigned by Senate Leadership and report to the Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore on a weekly basis.

Senate Parliamentarian • Simon Monteleone

sga-senateparliamentarian@fsu.edu

The Parliamentarian advises the Senate on matters of procedure and pertinent laws, statutes, and constitutional provisions, ensuring compliance with parliamentary rules. They maintain order in Senate Chambers under the direction of the President or other presiding officers. The Parliamentarian also trains new Senators on parliamentary rules each semester and performs any other duties assigned by the Senate President or President Pro Tempore. They report to the Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore on a weekly basis.

Senate Public Affairs • Sahara Idler, Alice Costa Braga, and Georgia Simon

sga-senatepublicaffairs@fsu.edu

The Public Affairs Officer is responsible for maintaining Senate outreach and external communications. They serve as the official photographer of the Student Senate, capturing and maintaining visual records of Senate events and activities. Additionally, they manage all external communications between the Senate and outside organizations, ensuring accurate and professional representation of the Senate. The Public Affairs Officer coordinates Senate outreach efforts, including tabling events, public forums, and other engagement opportunities. They work with Senate Leadership to develop and execute strategies for promoting Senate initiatives and maintain regular communication with university media and other campus organizations. The Public Affairs Officer reports to the Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore on a weekly basis.

Senate Historian • Kaydyn Cinami

sga-senatehistorian@fsu.edu

The Historian is responsible for taking minutes of meetings of the Student Senate. They manage all minutes and records of Senate and committee meetings, ensuring that committee Vice Chairs fulfill their record-keeping duties. The Historian also performs any other duties that the Student Senate President or President Pro Tempore determine to be necessary for these purposes. The Historian reports to the Senate President and Senate President Pro Tempore on a weekly basis.

 

 

Photographer • Georgia Simon