Sierra Club California has endorsed Proposition 93, the Term Limits and Legislative Reform Act. Prop 93 would allow a legislator to serve up to 12 years in the Senate, the Assembly, or a combination of both. California's current term limit allows 14
years, but these must be divided into a maximum of six years in the Assembly and eight in the Senate. [Here's why]:
Experience: Legislators need time in Sacramento to learn about environmental issues and the legislature's sometimes arcane rules.
Lobbyists: With less turnover of members, there will be fewer of the novice legislators most vulnerable to industry lobbyists' false arguments and lies.
Oversight: Committees chaired by experienced lawmakers will be better able to oversee
state agencies and bureaucrats.
Money: with the possibility of 12-year careers in the Assembly, members will feel less need to raise money--and therefore less reliance on special interests.
