BILL NUMBER: S8144A
SPONSOR: SKOUFIS
 
TITLE OF BILL:
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY proposing an amendment
to section 1 of article 4 of the constitution, in relation to term
limits for the office of governor and lieutenant-governor
 
PURPOSE:
This legislation would institute term limits for the offices of governor
and lieutenant governor.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Amends section 1 of article 4 of the constitution. States
that the governor and lieutenant governor shall be limited to three
terms.
Section 2: Sets effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
There is strong public support for term limits, driven by the belief
that they promote greater turnover in the legislature and bring fresh
perspectives to the political process. Supporters argue that term limits
encourage a citizen legislature, one where individuals serve for a
defined period before returning to their previous careers or pursuing
new paths, fostering more diverse and grounded representation.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
Senate
2023: No Senate Same-As
2024: No Senate Same-As
Assembly
2023: A9095, Opinion Referred to Judiciary
2024: A9095, Opinion Referred to Judiciary
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Resolved (if the Assembly concur), that the foregoing be referred to the
first regular legislative session convening after the next succeeding
general election of members of the assembly, and, in conformity with
section 1 of article 19 of the constitution, be published for 3 months
previous to the time of such election.