1. A representative who is termed out does not need to run for reelection, which changes incentives substantially. 2. The knowledge may not necessarily shift t

1. A representative who is termed out does not need to run for reelection, which changes incentives substantially. 2. The knowledge may not necessarily shift to lobbyists. Legislative staffers could become subject matter experts. 3. California implemented term limits, and provides an interesting data point to show what really happens to a legislature. https://www.ppic.org/content/pubs/rb/RB_1104BCRB.pdf https://www.ppic.org/content/pubs/rb/RB_1104BCRB.pdf