Section 8. Term limits for U.S. senators and representatives

Term limits for U.S. senators and representatives

No person shall hold the office of United States Senator from Ohio for a period longer than two successive terms of six years. No person shall hold the office of United States Representative from Ohio for a period longer than four successive terms of two years. Terms shall be considered successive unless separated by a period of four or more years. Only terms beginning on or after January 1, 1993 shall be considered in determining an individual's eligibility to hold office.

Summary: (New section) Term limits for U.S. Senators and Representatives

Election Date: November 3, 1992

Votes For Ratification: 2897122

Votes Against Ratification: 1476461

Percent for Ratification: 66%

Percent Against Ratification: 34%

Notes: This amendment never had effect because the U.S. Supreme Court in U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton, 514 U.S. 799 (1995), held unconstitutional state limitations on the terms for U.S. Senators and Representatives.

Amendment Source: 1992 Initiative Term Limits Issue 2

Effective Date Source: