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Let the People Vote!
ATLANTA - A resolution was sponsored by Rep. Ken Pullin that would provide for term limits for members of the Georgia Senate and House of Representatives that would allow four consecutive terms of office and would then disqualify the member from office for one full term of office.
The limitation on the number of consecutive terms of office would include any part of a term served and would begin applying to terms of office beginning on January 1, 2021.
IF (and that is a big IF) this legislation is even allowed on the floor for a vote, it would allow Georgia voters to vote on this proposed amendment to the Constitution that will simply read, "Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to provide term limits for members of the Senate and members of the House of Representatives?" Voters would vote a simple YES or NO.
Click here to see members of the Rules Committee where this legislation is currently sitting. You can click on each member to obtain their contact information.
Click here to see contact information for the Speaker of the House's staff.
Click here to read the actual legislation.
The bill is sponsored by Michael Caldwell of the 20th District, Wes Cantrell of the 22nd District, and Ken Pullin from the 131st District.
Click here to go to the General Assembly website where you can see the upcoming schedule and even watch the proceedings if you would like!