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H7238Introduced in the House

JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE, PUBLISH AND SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS A PROPOSITION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE -- FOUR YEAR TERMS AND TERM LIMITS FOR REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS (Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution, Article IV, Section 1, that would create four (4) year terms for general assembly members and impose term limits of three (3) full four (4) year terms on said members commencing with the 2028 election.)

IntroducedHouse State Government & Elections

Introduced by John Lombardi, District 8

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Joint Resolution To Approve, Publish And Submit To The Electors A Proposition Of Amendment To The Constitution Of The State -- Four Year Terms And Term Limits For Representatives And Senators (proposes An Amendment To The State Constitution, Article Iv, Section 1, That Would Create Four (4) Year Terms For General Assembly Members And Impose Term Limits Of Three (3) Full Four (4) Year Terms On Said Members Commencing With The 2028 Election.)

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 19, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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