Bill
HF 1785
Overview: Bill Number: HF 1785, Title: Term limits for governor and lieutenant governor provided, and constitutional amendment proposed, Status: Introduction and first reading, ref
Overview: Bill Number: HF 1785, Title: Term limits for governor and lieutenant governor provided, and constitutional amendment proposed, Status: Introduction and first reading, referred to Elections Finance and Government Operations, Introduced: March 03, 2025, Classification: bill, Subject: Elections, Governmental Operations-State
Purpose and Intent: This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. The primary intent is to promote greater turnover in state executive leadership and prevent any individual from serving more than two four-year terms in either position.
Key Provisions:
- Limits the governor and lieutenant governor to a maximum of two four-year terms in office
- Requires the proposed amendment to be placed on the next general election ballot for voter approval
- Specifies that the term limit would apply retroactively to any current or future officeholders
Affected Parties and Impacts: If approved by voters, the term limit amendment would directly impact current and future governors and lieutenant governors, restricting them to a maximum of eight consecutive years in office. It could also indirectly affect the broader political landscape by creating more frequent leadership transitions and opportunities for new candidates to run for these statewide offices.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: As a proposed constitutional amendment, this bill must first be approved by the state legislature before being placed on the ballot for voter consideration. The current status indicates it has been introduced and referred to the relevant committees for initial review. If it clears the legislative process, the amendment would likely appear on the next general election ballot, potentially in November 2026.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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