Before submitting, please use this document to get details on the proper procedure.

The easiest way to submit legislation is using this form.

There are four categories of legislation that may be proposed at the convention: Constitutional Amendments, Statutory Amendments, Binding Resolutions, and Non-binding Resolutions. The rules for each are set forth below.

Any legislative motion  in writing, by a properly credentialed voting Delegate of the Convention or otherwise have such privileges. All proposed legislation must be presented in writing to the Chief Executive Officer and in accordance with the required timelines. Additionally, all submissions will be forwarded to the Governance Committee by the CEO for review for format and structure. Amendments that are not timely proposed will not be considered at this National Convention.

(a)    Constitutional Amendments. Constitutional Amendments amend the Constitution of the National Fraternity. The Constitution is the supreme law of the organization. Proposed constitutional amendments require a 2/3 vote of the Convention to pass.

According to the Constitution, any Council (Resident, Graduate, or National) may propose amendments to this Convention.

(b)    Statutory Amendments. Statutory Amendments amend the Statutes of the National Fraternity. Statutes clarify and expand upon the Constitution. Statutory Amendments are passed by a simple majority of the Convention.

(c)    Binding Resolutions. Binding Resolutions do not directly amend governing documents, but instead, provide direction to the organization (i.e. the National Council or the Executive Office). Binding Resolutions are “binding” insofar as they direct a particular action to be taken. Binding Resolutions require a simple majority vote of the Convention.

(d)    Non-binding Resolutions. Non-Binding Resolutions do not directly amend governing documents and do not affirmatively direct a particular action. Instead, they provide the pulse of the body and make recommendations for future action. Non-Binding Resolutions require a simple majority vote of the Convention. Non-Binding Resolutions may be proposed at any time prior to or at the National Convention. 

To provide transparency and consideration for all members so that all will know what legislation is being proposed, the rules set deadlines for submission of proposed legislation, initial distribution of proposed legislation to the membership, proposed amendments to the legislation, and final pre-Convention distribution of proposed legislation.

Binding Legislation. All proposed legislation with binding effect (including proposed amendments to the Constitution or Statutes and binding resolutions) must be presented in writing to the Chief Executive Officer no later than April 24, 2025 . Any proposed legislation submitted within ninety (90) days of the National Convention or presented from the floor of the National Convention, may only be proposed as a non-binding resolution.

Non-Binding Legislation. All proposed non-binding resolutions should be presented to the Chief Executive Office no later than June 8, 2025  in order to be published prior to the Convention for review and consideration by the membership. All non-binding resolutions presented after June 8, 2025, will not be distributed prior to the Convention, but will be presented to the Convention for consideration.

Constitution, Statutes, and Binding Resolutions Process:

The process for passing legislation follows a new 5-step procedure this year:

Step 1: April 24, 2025 – Deadline to submit proposed legislation .

Step 2: May 9, 2025 – Initial distribution of proposed legislation to delegates.

Step 3: June 8, 2025 – Deadline to submit amendments to the initial proposed legislation.

Step 4: June 23, 2025 – Deadline for the submitter to accept/reject friendly amendments.

Step 5: July 9, 2025 – Final distribution of legislation and amendments to be voted on at the convention.

Non-Binding Resolutions Deadlines:

Non-binding resolutions may be submitted at any time, including at the National Convention. Delegates are strongly recommended to submit resolutions by June 8, 2025 for distribution to delegates .

 These deadline dates are outlined in the Convention Rules and are shown here for easy reference.