The Legislative Branch of ASUCM is made up of 16 senators, 10 at large and two from each of the three schools. The Senate is chaired by the Internal Vice President (IVP).
The Senate has the power to:
- Constitute tribunals inferior to the Court;
- Make rules for the student government and regulations of the established budget;
- Approve requests of the Associated Students from the Administration;
- Promote the progress of inspirational endeavors useful in education for the general welfare of the ASUCM; and
- Enact impeachment proceedings against officers of the legislative and executive bodies of the ASUCM.
Officers of the Senate:
- President pro tempore: presiding officer of the Senate in the absence of the Internal vice president;
- Sergeant at arms: officer charged with the general safety during Senate meetings;
- Secretary: officer charged with the duty of maintaining records of the Senate; and
- Any other Senate officers as deemed necessary by 2/3 majority vote of members present for fair and efficient proceedings.
The following standing committees shall be established annually in the Senate:
- Budget and Finance
Chair: Eshaan Kajani
Vice Chair: Ethan Murcia
Secretary: Erika Murillo-Candelas
Location: Gran 162
Time: 6pm on Tuesdays
- Academic Affairs
Chair: Citlalli Gamino
Vice Chair: Jeremy Reyes
Secretary: Alex Luu
Location: Zoom Link
Time: 6pm on Tuesdays
- Student Activities
Chair: Rene Rodriguez
Vice Chair: Corbin Farias
Secretary: Jocelyn Martinez
Location: Zoom Link
Time: 12:30pm on Fridays
- Student Advocacy
Chair: Efren Vazquez Gonzalez
Vice Chair: Aryn (Maylyn) Torres
Secretary: Kalysta Barrios
Location: Zoom Link
Time: 8pm on Fridays
Here are the Senate Leadership Positions for Spring 2022:
Senator Pro Tempore: Eshaan Kajani
Sergeant-at-Arms: Ethan Murcia
Secretary: Jeremy Reyes
Court Liaison: Kalysta Barrios
CAB Liaison: Jocelyn Martinez
ASUCM Commission of Sustainability Senate Liaison: Erika Murillo-Candelas
ASUCM External Office liaison: Efren Vazquez-Gonzalez