SENATE BILL REPORT

                                   SJM 8001

                            AS OF JANUARY 31, 1991

Brief Description:  Requesting that Congress propose a constitutional amendment to limit congressional and federal judicial terms to twelve years.

SPONSORS:Senators Metcalf, Erwin, Bailey, Thorsness, Barr, Amondson, Oke, Cantu and Saling.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Staff:  Martin Lovinger (786‑7443)

Hearing Dates:February 7, 1991

BACKGROUND:

Active efforts to curb what is perceived as entrenched incumbency by public office holders are receiving considerable attention and support around the United States.  Presently on the federal level the only limitation is the restriction that no one can serve more than 10 years or be elected to more than two terms as president.

SUMMARY:

No person can serve more than 12 years in one house of Congress or on one federal judicial level.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested