Information, Resources, and Miscellany

Here you can find a wide assortment of extra information, resources, records, and miscellaneous bits pertaining to the Student Senate. If there is still something you cannot find, please contact the Senate Secretary.

Search the Senate

Search current and archived legislation, meeting agendas, and minutes

For New and Potential Senators

The Senate Handbook - for all senators to read and understand

Guide for New Senators - explains how to obtain (or reobtain) a Senate seat

Applying for a Seat - how to apply for a new RSO Senate seat

Senate Authoritarian Documents

Senate Bylaws

Senate Rules

Parliamentary Procedure Guide - quick and dirty intro to the Sturgis Code used by the Senate

Senate Forms

Senator Proxy Form

Use this form to allow someone else to vote in your place if you intend on being absent to a meeting. Unless you have a proxy, you will be marked with an unexcused absence, an excess of which may result in your removal from the Senate membership.

Seat Petition Form

This form takes you through the steps of acquiring a new Senate position for your registered student organization (RSO). Any active RSO is welcome to obtain a Senate seat.

Seat Renewal Form

This is the basic form that registers you as a new senator. This form is where you provide basic personal information and also choose your committee preferences.

Other Resources

Senate News Archives - news articles published about Student Senate

Senate Links - links to outside organizations related to ASUW and other UW governing entities.