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FL S0598

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Michael Bennett

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes State Senator terms from 4 years to 6 years with staggered elections dividing districts into three classes
  • Changes State Representative terms from 2 years to 4 years with staggered elections based on odd and even-numbered districts
  • Extends term limits for State Senators and Representatives from 8 consecutive years to 12 consecutive years
  • Imposes 12 consecutive year term limits on elected county and municipal officers, which previously had no state constitutional term limits
  • Amendments take effect upon voter approval, with implementation of new Senate terms required during the 2010 organizational session

Legislative Description

Term Limits [GPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Ethics and Elections

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Ethics and Elections12/17/2009

Full Bill Text

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