STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman, Chairman of the House Government Committee, has introduced HCR 2014, a constitutional measure that would modernize legislative terms, adjust term limits, and establish a clear post-service lobbying restriction for former legislators.

HCR 2014 refers a constitutional amendment to voters that would transition the Arizona Legislature to four-year terms beginning in 2033, establish eight-year consecutive service limits in each chamber, and require a one-term break before returning to the same body. The measure also imposes a one-year cooling-off period after leaving office during which former legislators may not lobby the Legislature, while allowing non-lobbying professional and civic activities.

“Legislators work for the voters, not for themselves or for future lobbying clients,” Representative Blackman said. “HCR 2014 sets clear limits on how long lawmakers can stay in office and draws a hard line after they leave. It strengthens accountability and keeps the focus where it belongs—on the people we’re elected to serve.”

As a constitutional resolution, HCR 2014 must be approved by voters at a statewide election to take effect.

Representative Walt Blackman is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives serving Legislative District 7 and is Chairman of the House Government Committee. Follow him on X at @BlackmanForAZ.