CSU Student Senate Opposed Ballot Measures
The ASCSU senate introduced resolutions to formally oppose three 2026 Colorado state ballot measures.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened for their eighth legislative session, where they introduced resolutions against three upcoming ballot measures. These measures concern gender-affirming surgery, sports participation, and immigration enforcement policies.
Why it matters
Legislators introduced the opposition resolutions citing concerns regarding the potential impact of these ballot measures on transgender individuals and immigration enforcement policies in the state.
The ASCSU Senate introduced Resolution #5611 regarding Propositions 134 and 135 and Resolution #5612 regarding Amendment 81 during their eighth session of the 56th Senate. These measures are set for the November 2026 Colorado General Election.
The players
Associated Students of Colorado State University
This is the official student government body representing the student population at Colorado State University.
Nevaeh Greene
She was elected to serve as the chair of the Constitution Caucus during the recent legislative session.
The details
During the September 30 session, the senate also passed Lex #5607, which revises job descriptions for all executive positions, and Lex #5604, which codifies the Oath of Office Reference Card. Additionally, Nevaeh Greene was elected to chair the Constitution Caucus, and the body ratified new members for the Board for Student Organization Funding.
Timeline
Sept. 30, 2026: The ASCSU convened for the eighth session of the 56th Senate.
November 2026: Colorado General Election takes place.
Oct. 7, 2026: The ASCSU Senate will reconvene.
Political Context
The senate move reflects a growing trend of campus organizations leveraging official legislative processes to take public stands on state-level referenda. Opponents of such measures often argue that student government bodies should focus exclusively on internal campus operations rather than state-wide political advocacy.
The opposition resolutions serve as a formal statement of institutional stance that may influence local student voter turnout for the November election. Residents should monitor the Internal Affairs Committee review process, as it will determine if the senate takes further official action on these state-level policies.
The takeaway
Student government resolutions provide a snapshot of political sentiment within the university community regarding broader state issues. These actions illustrate how campus policy bodies attempt to exert influence on the outcomes of regional elections.
What happens next
The ASCSU Senate is scheduled to reconvene for its next session on October 7, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on the legislative processes in the area, visit the Legislative Policy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Rocky Mountain Collegian.
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