2025 – 2026

THE 76TH ASUCSB SENATE

WHAT DOES THE SENATE DO?

REPRESENTATION

Ensure all students have a voice in the governance of the University

POLICY

Develop bills and resolutions for student-led change across campus

RESOURCES

Oversee a variety of organizations and affiliates that serve students

SUPPORT

Advocate for issues directly affecting students and our community

FUND

Distribute funds to numerous undergraduate registered student organizations

MANAGEMENT

Handle millions of dollars in student services which go back to the student body

Come Join Us!

All Senate meetings are live-streamed and can be accessed on the ASUCSB Senate Facebook page.

The A.S. Senate meets every Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Public Forum will happen at the beginning of meetings. We welcome you to come to voice your opinions. You can attend Senate meetings by logging on to our secure Zoom webinar below, or coming to the Flying A Room located in the Ucen:

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POWERS & PROCEDURES

The Legislative Authority shall be vested in the Senate, which shall be the supreme policy-making body of the Associated Students and shall promote the welfare and interests of the Members of the Associated Students, subjected to the Limitations herein enumerated:

1. Entity Authorization

All boards, commissions, committees, and other agencies of the Associated Students are responsible for executing internal policies, programs, and legislative initiatives, while maintaining regular communication and reporting to the Senate. They must keep records of their proceedings and have the authority to establish or disband sub-judicial councils.

    2. Finance

    The Associated Students are responsible for managing revenues and expenditures, approving the annual budget by a majority vote, and authorizing the expenditure of investment reserve funds with a three-fourths majority approval from the Senate.

    3. Nominations

    The Senate ratifies appointments of the President, President Pro-Tempore, and Judicial Council by a majority vote, and may dismiss appointees by a two-thirds majority vote.

    4. Policy

    Supervise and maintain the policies, properties and conduct of the Associated Students

      5. Veto

      Override a Presidential veto by a two-thirds (2/3) majority approval of the voting membership

        *Note: For further duties and powers of the Senate, refer to ASUCSB legal code

        If you want to reach all current Senators, email: Senate@as.ucsb.edu