Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the state constitution which would amend term limits and prohibit government officials from accepting gifts from lobbyists.

Highlights:

• Prohibits a member of the General Assembly or such individual’s staff, spouse, or dependant children from accepting any expenditure from a lobbyist (Sec. A).

• Defines “expenditure” as including, not being limited to, the following (Sec. A):

• A payment made;

• A charge, debt, bill, cost, or expense incurred;

• A gift, honorarium, or item of value given, including food and beverage;

• A price, fee, or charge that is waived, reduced, or forgiven; and

• A loan or debt with is cancelled, reduced, or forgiven.

• Prohibits any individual from serving as an elected official in the General Assembly for more than a total of 16 years (Sec. A).

• Prohibits any member of the General Assembly from serving for more than 4 years in each of the following positions (Sec. A):

• Speaker of the House;

• President pro tempore of the Senate;

• House majority leader;

• House minority leader;

• Senate majority leader; and

• Senate minority leader.

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