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FL H0685

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Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

Robert Schenck

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Petitions Congress to propose a constitutional amendment limiting consecutive terms for U.S. Senate and House members
  • Cites historical precedent from the Articles of Confederation and concerns from the founding fathers regarding term limits
  • References recent media polls documenting public support for congressional term limits
  • Requires copies of the memorial be sent to the President, Senate President, House Speaker, and all Florida congressional delegation members

Legislative Description

Congressional Term Limits

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/17/2011
Federal Affairs Subcommittee2/22/2011

Full Bill Text

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