Repeal of term limits.
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Official record
2005 General Session Summary for SF0121 Bill No.: SF0121 Drafter: JHR LSO No.: 05LSO-0593 Effective Date: 7/1/2005 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0106 Chapter No.: 241 Prime Sponsor: Senator Coe Catch Title: Repeal of term limits. Subject: Repeals term limits for state legislators and the Wyoming congressional delegation. Summary/Major Elements: Terms limits were imposed upon elected state officials, members of the state legislature, and the Wyoming congressional delegation, by initiative approved by the voters and certified to the Secretary of State in 1992. The term limits, as they apply to the legislature and the Wyoming congressional delegation, have been held unconstitutional. This bill repeals term limits for state legislators and the Wyoming congressional delegation. Comments: Popular name term limits repeal.
Public statements
Last checked Aug 8, 9:05 PM
R · S30
Why they voted this way
The speaker believes fairness dictates that if term limits are unconstitutional for legislators, they should also be unconstitutional for other state officials to avoid losing experienced leaders.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports concurrence because the state must defend against inevitable lawsuits from other officials, and it is necessary to address all parties given the predictable outcome.
S18
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes including other officials because they did not ask for it, believes eight years may be sufficient based on public perception and historical concerns about long-serving officials becoming lethargic.
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Wyoming roll calls
7 roll calls
Official activity
Changes
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Failed 2nd reading by QUARBERG
Adopted Committee of the Whole by ANDERSON,R
Adopted Standing Committee by HANES