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FL H0197

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Civil Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Florida Supreme Court justices and district court of appeal judges to two consecutive full terms
  • Applies only to justices and judges appointed after the amendment's effective date; does not affect current sitting justices and judges
  • Partial terms do not count toward the two-term limit
  • Amends Article V, Section 8 and adds new provisions to Article XII of the State Constitution
  • Requires voter approval at the next general election or special election authorized by law

Legislative Description

Term Limits for Appellate Courts

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/1/2016
Judiciary1/21/2016
Appropriations11/9/2015
Civil Justice Subcommittee9/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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