summary
The Associated Students of the University of California officially endorses California Senate Bill 63, a state measure designed to provide critical funding for Bay Area public transit agencies through a retail transactions and use tax. This endorsement is crucial as transit agencies face substantial budget deficits, threatening service cuts that would severely impact the 34% of UC Berkeley students who rely on public transit for their daily commute. The proposed tax, subject to voter approval on November 3rd, 2026, aims to secure sustainable and affordable transit options for students, especially those utilizing the recently approved Bay Pass.
how they voted
No roll call was taken. Everyone recorded present when the Senate agreed is shown as not objecting.
