Michigan Term Limits Amendment

The Michigan Term Limits Amendment, approved in 1992, limits state lawmakers to serving three terms (six years) in the Michigan House of Representatives and two terms (eight years) in the Michigan Senate. These limits are consecutive, meaning once someone has served the maximum allowed terms, they must sit out a term before running again. The aim is to encourage new ideas and prevent career politicians from holding power indefinitely. However, individuals can run again after sitting out the required time. Overall, it seeks to balance experienced governance with opportunities for fresh representation.