Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch of the Student Government Association, known as the UMKC Student Senate, is the policy-creating entity within student government. Led by the Speaker of the Senate, SGA Senate consists of 40 student senators from different academic programs and organizations on campus and works to create collaborative and innovative student policies.
Legislative Committees
- Internal Affairs
- Public Relations
- Senate Resolutions
Legislative committees meet with campus leaders, administration and programs to advocate for students across the university. All committees are comprised of active senators who work under the support of a dedicated chair to create projects and legislation. Every other week, the entire Student Government Association meets at the senate meeting to discuss ongoing projects and debate legislation.
Rules and Procedures
A key Senate responsibility is establishing governing documents for the Association.
Review governing documents (PDF)
Student Advocacy
Senators follow a multi-step process to enhance university life for all UMKC students.
- Senators collaborate and draft legislation about student concerns and priorities
- Senators present the proposed legislation to campus leaders and university administration
- The proposed legislation is filed with the Speaker of the Senate
- The proposed legislation is assigned to a committee
- Internal Affairs
- Public Relations
- Senate Resolutions
- The full senate debates the legislation