FL H0495

Extends State Senator terms from 4 years to 6 years with staggered three-class system and extends State Representative terms from 2 years to 4 years with staggered election schedule.

Changes term limits for State Senators and State Representatives from 8 consecutive years to 12 consecutive years of service.

Imposes 12-year consecutive term limits on elected county and municipal officers, which were previously unlimited.

Maintains 8-year consecutive term limits for Lieutenant Governor and cabinet offices.

Amendments take effect upon voter approval, with implementation by the Legislature during the 2010 organizational session; senators elected in 2010 receive at least 4-year terms with possible 2-year extensions for those with two years remaining.