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FL S0322
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment to limit Florida Supreme Court justices and district court of appeal judges to two consecutive full terms, with partial terms not counting toward the limit.
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Applies the term limit restriction to justices and judges currently serving as of the amendment's effective date.
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Maintains existing eligibility requirements including 10-year Florida bar membership for Supreme Court justices and appellate judges, and age 70 retirement threshold with exceptions for completing partial terms.
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Requires approval by Florida voters at the next general election or earlier special election authorized by law.
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Ballot language specifies judges currently serve unlimited 6-year terms until age 70, and this amendment would restrict them to two full terms regardless of age.
Legislative Description
Term Limits for Appellate Courts
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/11/2016