GOP legislator wants to take constant ‘campaign mode’ out of lawmaking
By Paulina Pineda | Arizona Capitol Times
Rep. Drew John, R-Safford, is proposing to extend terms for members of both the House and Senate.
John, a freshman lawmaker, is planning to introduce legislation that would double legislators’ terms to four years from two. The change would still abide by Arizona’s eight-year term limits, holding members to a maximum of two terms instead of four.
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The ballot measure would amend the state Constitution, subject to voter approval.
