HJ 8 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CONCERNING TERMS OF OFFICE FOR STATE LEGISLATORS.

HJ 8 proposes amending the state constitution to extend the term of office for all members of the General Assembly from two years to four years. This change would directly affect state legislators serving in both the House and Senate. The resolution requires approval by the legislature and subsequent voter ratification to become effective, altering the standard election cycle for state lawmakers.
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Jan 17, 2025
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