In an attempt to combat intolerance on campus, the Undergraduate Student Government Senate last night passed a resolution allowing the USG Supreme Court to revoke the charter of any student organization found guilty of an act of intolerance.

The measure, sponsored by South Halls Senator Bobby Zoldos, is the senate's first action providing specific retribution for parties involved in intolerant acts.

"Actions speak louder than words, and (the resolution) establishes that USG Senate is doing something to fight intolerance," said town Senator Donn Wonderling.

The senate attempted to bolster its image as a proactive body last night by condemning another resolution, which members termed ineffective. Senate Vice President Bill Novick's legislation entitled "No to Intolerance" would have reaffirmed the group's commitment to a diverse University community, find intolerance unacceptable, and support those organizations that fight bigotry.

Novick withdrew the measure after heated criticism.

Wonderling called the resolution "toothless" and claimed its lack of substance made the senate appear to lack initiative. "This resolution doesn't do a damn bit of good," he concluded.

Novick countered that "anything the senate can do . . . to fight intolerance is good."

The body also passed a resolution allowing voters in March 22's USG elections to make decisions on five non-binding referendum questions, which East Halls Senator Chris Gazze said "will allow us to see how students feel" about certain issues. The items include questions about USG's drive for a completely open budget and the University's consideration of student opinion in its decision-making process.

In other business, the senate spent 53 minutes debating before deciding to increase its secretary's weekly salary from $10 to $30. "Senate secretary is very tedious work, and it's difficult to recruit someone at $10 per week," Senate President Kendall Houk said. "This will help in that aspect."