Georgia

Georgia’s Constitution limits the state’s Governor to two consecutive terms. A person can run for that office again after sitting out one term.

ARTICLE V.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
SECTION I.
ELECTION OF GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Paragraph I. Governor: term of office; compensation and
allowances. There shall be a Governor who shall hold office for
a term of four years and until a successor shall be chosen and
qualified. Persons holding the office of Governor may succeed
themselves for one four-year term of office. Persons who have
held the office of Governor and have succeeded themselves as
hereinbefore provided shall not again be eligible to be elected
to that office until after the expiration of four years from the
conclusion of their term as Governor. The compensation and
allowances of the Governor shall be as provided by law.

-- THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

Georgia currently doesn't have any constitutional or statutory limits concerning tax and spending limitations or voter approval of taxes.

Created by: Jennifer L. Crull

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