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FL H0021

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Rick Kriseman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases state senator terms from 4 years to 6 years with staggered election schedule dividing districts into three classes
  • Increases state representative terms from 2 years to 4 years with staggered elections based on odd and even-numbered districts
  • Extends consecutive service term limits for state senators and representatives from 8 years to 12 years
  • Maintains 8-year consecutive service limits for lieutenant governor and cabinet offices
  • Requires implementation by legislature during organizational session following 2012 general election, with transition provisions for 2012 election candidates

Legislative Description

Term Limits

Last Action

Died in Government Operations Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations Subcommittee9/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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