Week 8 / Spring 2026
ASUC Senate Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
ASUC Senate Chambers (510 Eshleman Hall)
The meeting was dominated by two key pieces of legislation: a referendum for university-wide divestment (SR 25/26-082) and the Arts, Music, & Programming (AMP) Initiative (SR 25/26-081). Public comment was overwhelmingly in favor of the divestment resolution, with several students speaking passionately about the issue. The meeting's most contentious moment was a narrow 10-9 vote to table the AMP Initiative, effectively halting its progress for the time being.
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Attendance
Officer Reports
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President
The President gave a presentation to the Senate.
Bills Voted On
9 resolutions
Consent Calendar
Passed SR 25/26-070 Urging the ASUC to Adopt More Accessible, Transparent, and Structured Procedures for Judicial Council Recruitment
Floor Votes
Passed SR 25/26-080 In Endorsement of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) Official Letter on the Proposed Changes to the Add/Drop Deadline
Motion to table brought by Sen. Colton Beardsley / Seconded by Sen. Jada Yang
Passed SR 25/26-082 In Support of a Student Vote for University-Wide Divestment From Companies Producing Military Technology in the 2026 ASUC Elections
Minutes & Agenda Approvals
4 items
New Business Introduced
4 resolutions referred to committee
SR 25/26-077 In Support of Reintroducing Legislation to Establish the California Latino Commission excomm
SR 25/26-078 Reversing Nuclear Energy Divestment in the ASUC Investment Portfolio excommgovcommficomm
SR 25/26-082 In Support of a Student Vote for University-Wide Divestment From Companies Producing Military Technology in the 2026 ASUC Elections govcomm
I am here because I need help promoting an app called icomunifi. The app's founder is open to working with students and wants to promote student events on this platform. I think it's a great app for increasing student attendance at events, and I would love your help.
I am the incoming director of the Medical Reserve Corps, a registered student organization. We are seeking support from ASUC to increase our visibility. We provide EMT certification for students at a reduced cost of $45, which is 50% of the Bay Area average. We also provide free medical coverage for campus events like Cal Day. We believe the ASUC is well-positioned to promote our student organization.
I am speaking about the caucus I founded. We are currently working to recruit more organizations to join us to gain more legislative power. If you know of any organizations that might be interested in joining, please let us know.
I am here to promote the resolution for divestment from companies involved with weapons technology. These investments are responsible for the death of Palestinians.
I am a Jewish student at UC Berkeley and I would like to speak about the same resolution. I am in support of this resolution being voted on today. I urge you to vote yes.
The student body has been debating divestment for years, and it is shameful that it is so long overdue. Divesting would mean taking a stance.
I am a Jewish student at Berkeley, and I am speaking in support of this resolution. Berkeley is actively investing in companies that enable genocide, and these investments do not represent us. This resolution is not radical but gives us a chance to speak. This is how this resolution can begin to make Berkeley's promises a reality.
I have a question for the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps. How can we get in contact with you?