Assembly committee unanimously backs amendment to add second student regent to UC Board

Apr 28, 2026

The Assembly Higher Education Committee voted unanimously to pass ACA 18 as amended, a constitutional amendment that would add a second voting student regent to the University of California Board of Regents to ensure both undergraduate and graduate student representation. The measure was referred to the Appropriations Committee.

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The Assembly Higher Education Committee voted unanimously to pass ACA 18, the Stewart Student Empowerment Amendment, advancing the constitutional change that would add a second voting student regent to the University of California Board of Regents.

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