Pennsylvania Representatives Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) and Mike Jones (R-York) are proposing a bill that sets term limits for state lawmakers.
On Tuesday, Lewis and Jones unveiled their proposal, which seeks to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to limit members of the state House and Senate to 12 consecutive years of service.
Under the proposal, a state representative can only serve to six consecutive two-year terms. A state senator can only serve for three consecutive for-year terms.
State senators and representatives who reach the maximum term of service may seek re-election to the same chamber after a break of one term.
The proposal will be put before Pennsylvania voters in a referendum. They will decide whether they want a term-limited legislature or not. The clock on the 12 consecutive years term limit will start once the amendment is enacted.
During a press conference, Lewis said 12 other lawmakers are co-sponsoring the proposal. According to him, setting term limits will bring cultural change, new ideas, and new voices to the Pennsylvania legislature.
