H.J.R. No. 8 Summary

• Proposes amendment to Ohio Constitution Section 2 of Article II and Section 9 of Article V to eliminate term limits on state senators and representatives.

• Removes restrictions prohibiting state senators from serving more than two successive four-year terms and representatives from serving more than four successive two-year terms.

• Submission to voters scheduled for special election on May 4, 2010, requiring approval by majority of electors voting on the proposal.

• Amendment becomes effective January 1, 2011 if adopted, with current term limit provisions repealed on that date.

• Former General Assembly members subject to term limits before the effective date remain bound by those limitations until they commence a new term after the amendment takes effect.