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IN HJR0003

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Steuerwald

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Establishes a 25-year lifetime limit on combined service in the Indiana General Assembly, counting time served as either Senator or Representative

  • Service in the legislature before January 1, 2017 does not count toward the 25-year term limit

  • Increases the maximum term length for offices created by the General Assembly from four years to six years

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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