Florida Legislative Term Limits

Florida's legislative term limits, established by a voter-approved amendment in 1992, restrict state legislators to serving a maximum of eight years in either the Florida House of Representatives or the Senate. This means that a legislator can serve a total of 16 years if they alternate between the two chambers. The goal of these limits is to encourage fresh ideas and prevent the entrenchment of long-serving politicians, promoting greater accountability and responsiveness to voters. However, some critics argue that term limits can lead to a lack of experienced leadership in the legislature.