“It’s such a complex issue that we need to hear students voice their concerns on both sides of the argument,” Brown said.

The final report to Starr will have all student feedback the group has collected, including a poll emailed to all students asking if the university should continue to ban guns or change its policy when the new law goes into effect.

Out of 3,327 responses, 62 percent said Baylor should not allow guns on campus, 34 percent said Baylor should allow guns and 3 percent were unsure. The responses represent 22 percent of Baylor students.

Brown cited the survey results as he presented his bill suggesting Baylor opt out of the campus carry requirement.

“When we were first approached with this idea knowing that Baylor, in order to reach a decision, was going to have to consult students, we wanted to provide an outlet for every student to voice opinions and concerns,” Brown said at the meeting. “I look at the first line in every senate bill we read: ‘Student senate is elected by the student body to represent and voice the opinions of students.’ ”