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CT SJ00014

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Connecticut Constitution to increase General Assembly members' terms from two years to four years

  • Changes legislative elections from biennial (every two years in even-numbered years) to quadrennial (every four years), beginning in November 2030

  • Extends members' terms to run from the Wednesday following the first Monday in January after their election until the Wednesday after the first Monday of the fifth January thereafter

  • Requires the proposed amendment to either continue to the next General Assembly session elected November 3, 2026, or be presented directly to voters at that election

  • Ballot question would read: "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to increase the term of office for members of the General Assembly from two years to four years?"

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The State Constitution Modifying The Legislative Term Of Office.

Last Action

File Number 659

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/17/2025

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