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FL H0637
Joint Resolution
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Owen
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AI Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment to impose a lifetime cap of 16 total years of service in state legislative office (House or Senate combined), regardless of whether service was consecutive or nonconsecutive, in addition to the existing 8 consecutive years limit per office
- Removes Florida representative and Florida senator from the existing list of offices subject only to the 8 consecutive year re-election restriction, placing them under the new, more restrictive subsection
- The new 16-year nonconsecutive limit takes effect beginning November 3, 2026; persons whose prior service before that date would exceed the limit may still run and serve up to 8 consecutive years, but may not exceed 24 total years of legislative service
- Provides an exception allowing a state senator whose term was shortened by reapportionment to appear on the ballot for one additional term, even if it exceeds the term limit caps
- Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
Legislative Description
Term Limits for State Representatives and Senators
Last Action
Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Government Operations Subcommittee2/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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