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
- Liaisons: officers acting as the primary method of communication and providing updates for the organizations they represent
- 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
Max Rubalcava, Eitan Ehrlich, Ashwin Bhat, Sergio Carrera III, Andrea Parada, Brenden Wilson, Jesse Diaz - Academic Affairs
Alexus Tamez, Ethan Clark, Jesse Diaz, Krish Sehdev, Quest Chester - Student Activities
Chance Zucco, Simao Garces da Gama, Alexus Tamez - Communications
Mia Chavez, Ethan Clark, Alexus Tamez
Here are the Senate Leadership Positions for Fall 2026:
Senator Pro Tempore: Eitan Ehrlich
Sergeant-at-Arms: Ashwin Bhat
Secretary: Krish Sehdev
Court Liaisons: Alexus Tamez, Sergio Carrera III, Chance Zucco
CAB Liaison: Jesse Diaz
Dining Liaison: Brenden Wilson
