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FL S0946

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Denise Grimsley

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases state senator terms from 4 years to 6 years with staggered three-class system for even distribution of elections.

  • Increases state representative terms from 2 years to 4 years, with odd-numbered districts elected in years divisible by four and even-numbered districts in other even-numbered years.

  • Extends term limits for state senators and representatives from 8 consecutive years to 12 consecutive years before disqualification from reelection.

  • Maintains term limits of 8 consecutive years for lieutenant governor, cabinet offices, U.S. Representative, and U.S. Senator positions.

  • Requires implementation during the 2014 organizational session, with transitional rules for representatives elected in 2014 based on district numbers.

Legislative Description

State Senators and State Representatives

Last Action

Died in Ethics and Elections

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Ethics and Elections2/11/2014

Full Bill Text

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