Each Assembly member is limited to three terms by a referendum passed by California voters. In March 2008, Proposition 93 unsuccessfully attempted to change term limits to a maximum of twelve years or six terms instead of three.
In California, Assembly members are restricted to serving a maximum of three terms through a voter-approved ballot measure. A proposed change in 2008, Proposition 93, aimed to increase this limit to twelve years or permit up to six terms but was unsuccessful.