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FL H1421
Joint Resolution
Status
5/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
James Grant
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Section 4 of Article VI limiting Florida Legislature members to a cumulative total of 16 years of service, whether served consecutively or nonconsecutively.
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Prohibits any person from appearing on the ballot for election or reelection as a state senator or state representative if they would have served more than 16 cumulative years by the end of the term they seek.
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Maintains existing eight-year consecutive term limits for Florida Lieutenant Governor, Florida Cabinet offices, U.S. Representative from Florida, and U.S. Senator from Florida.
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Requires submission of the amendment to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or at an earlier special election authorized by law.
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Specifies ballot language describing the amendment as "Limiting Cumulative Legislative Service" to restrict to sixteen years the cumulative period for Legislature election eligibility.
Legislative Description
Term Limits/Cumulative Legislative Service
Last Action
Died in Ethics and Elections Subcommittee
5/2/2014