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FL S0190

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Bennett

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Change state senator terms from 4 years to 6 years with staggered elections, requiring the legislature to divide senate districts into three classes
  • Change state representative terms from 2 years to 4 years, with odd-numbered districts elected in years that are multiples of four and even-numbered districts in other even-numbered years
  • Increase consecutive term limits for state senators and representatives from 8 years to 12 years
  • Remove term limits for lieutenant governor and cabinet offices, which previously had 8-year limits
  • Implement changes upon voter approval, with transition provisions for the 2012 election allowing senators at least 4 years and staggered representative terms

Legislative Description

Terms of State Senators and State Representatives

Last Action

Died in Rules Subcommittee on Ethics and Elections

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules Subcommittee On Ethics And Elections9/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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