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Senate committee advances amended term‑limits constitutional measure, removes judiciary from scope
Summary
The Senate State Agencies & Governmental Affairs Committee voted to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that changes legislative term limits to a 12‑year cap with a four‑year waiting period; the committee adopted an amendment to remove judges and justices from the change. Supporters said the change balances experience with turnover; opponents warned it risks voter confusion and weakens citizen oversight.
A Senate committee on Wednesday voted to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that would change Arkansas legislative term limits to a 12‑year cap with a four‑year waiting period, and adopted an amendment excluding judges and justices from the change.
The committee adopted an amendment to remove the judiciary from the proposal after public testimony and a sponsor response. Tom Steele, chairman of Arkansas Term…
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