Government
Jul. 4, 2012
Proposition 28 term limits reform: not far enough
In a properly functioning democracy, elections are term limits enough. By Paul Kujawsky
Legislative term limits descended on California 22 years ago when voters approved Proposition 140. They have proved a nightmare. On June 5 the electorate passed Proposition 28, which loosens but retains term limits for members of the state Senate and Assembly. It amends Article IV, Section 2 of the state constitution by lowering the number of years a person can serve in the Legislature from 14 to 12 years. However, she can serve her entire legisl...
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