SENATE BILL REPORT

                                   SJM 8003

                            AS OF JANUARY 31, 1991

Brief Description:  Requesting a twelve‑year limit to United States Congress membership.

SPONSORS:Senators Thorsness, Oke, Amondson, von Reichbauer, Saling, Metcalf, Johnson and Pelz.

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 a total of more than 12 years aggregate time in the United States Senate and House of Representatives.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested