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  there were no more long term legislators that knew the ropes
The term limits are specific to each house. There has been a tremendous amount of seat-trading (termed-out incumbent Senator running for Assembly seat, and vice-versa).

There is little of "teach them how to do everything"; it's more about (experienced leadership) telling them what to do regardless of tenure. Have you ever watched committee meetings? Understand the concept of "is this an 'A' vote or a 'B' vote", with members of whatever tenure marching in lock-step?

Many need Remedial Parliamentary Procedure 1A, and lots can't read legislation worth crap... including long-tenured ones. Otherwise, it's do-as-your-told-or-you-don't-get-campaign-money.

The problem isn't term limits; it's one-party rule.




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