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IN HJR0002
Joint Resolution
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Ubelhor
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 4, Section 3 of the Indiana Constitution establishing term limits for state legislators.
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Limits senators to a maximum of 12 years of service and representatives to a maximum of 12 years of service.
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Service before January 1, 2019 does not count toward the 12-year term limits, allowing current legislators to begin accruing limited service time from 2019 forward.
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Requires approval by two consecutive general assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to take effect.
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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary on January 22, 2015.
Legislative Description
Provides that an individual may not serve more than 12 years as a senator. Provides that an individual may not serve more than 12 years as a representative. Provides that the time an individual has served as a senator or a representative before January 1, 2019, may not be considered in determining whether the term limitation applies to an individual.