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OH HJR6

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

12/12/2017

Primary Sponsor

Martin Sweeney

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd General Assembly (2017-2018)

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendments to Section 2 of Article II and Section 9 of Article V establishing term limits for Ohio General Assembly members
  • Restricts state senators to a maximum of eight years in the Ohio Senate and state representatives to a maximum of eight years in the Ohio House
  • Prohibits any person from serving more than sixteen years total in the General Assembly across both chambers combined
  • Provides that individuals holding office when the amendment takes effect may complete their current unexpired term before term limits apply
  • Requires approval by three-fifths of both chambers and submission to voters at a special election on May 8, 2018

Legislative Description

Revise General Assembly term limits

Elections

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Government Accountability and Oversight

1/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Government Accountability and Oversight1/16/2018

Full Bill Text

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