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IN HJR0003
Joint Resolution
Status
1/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Steuerwald
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AI Summary
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Extends Indiana House Representative terms from two years to four years and Senate terms from four years to six years for members taking office after December 31, 2016
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Establishes a 25-year lifetime limit on combined service in the Indiana General Assembly, counting time served as either Senator or Representative
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Service in the legislature before January 1, 2017 does not count toward the 25-year term limit
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Increases the maximum term length for offices created by the General Assembly from four years to six years
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Requires approval by two consecutive General Assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to take effect as a constitutional amendment
Legislative Description
Legislative term limits.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment
1/10/2011