2003 House Joint Resolution N

Extend term limits

Introduced in the House

Sept. 30, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Alma Stallworth (D-8)

To place before voters in the next general election a Constitutional amendment to extend the term limits for certain elected state offices. The resolution would allow state representatives to serve up to six terms of two-years each, and allow state senators to serve up to three terms of four-years each. Currently, representatives may only serve three terms, and senators may only serve two terms. The resolution would not affect the term limits on the governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations