legislature; terms; limits; lobbying
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Overview
This resolution proposes amendments to the Arizona Constitution to change term limits for state legislators. Currently, state senators can serve no more than four consecutive terms and state representatives can serve no more than four consecutive terms. Starting in 2033, terms will be four years long, with state representatives limited to eight consecutive years and state senators limited to eight consecutive years. Additionally, the resolution proposes to regulate lobbying activities and restrict former legislators from lobbying or using their past positions to influence the legislature for one year after leaving office, while allowing for consulting and other non-lobbying activities.
Key provisions
- Four-year terms for state legislators, beginning in 2033.
- State representatives can serve a maximum of eight consecutive years.
- State senators can serve a maximum of eight consecutive years.
- A ‘cooling off’ period of one full term is required after reaching the maximum consecutive terms.
- Prohibition on lobbying on the floor of either legislative house.
- Restrictions on former legislators engaging in lobbying or using past positions to influence the legislature.
- Former legislators can engage in consulting, policy analysis, and other non-lobbying activities.
- The measure applies prospectively, beginning January 1, 2033.
Who is affected
- State legislators (senators and representatives)
- Voters in Arizona
- Lobbyists
- Former legislators
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