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FL H0207

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2011

Primary Sponsor

Rick Kriseman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases state senate terms from 4 years to 6 years with staggered elections dividing districts into three classes
  • Increases state house 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 in office
  • Maintains 8-year consecutive term limits for Lieutenant Governor and cabinet offices
  • Amendments require voter approval and implementation by the Legislature during the 2012 organizational session, with transitional provisions for senators elected in 2012

Legislative Description

Term Limits

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Operations Subcommittee1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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