LINCOLN- Around forty state senators have signed a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow lawmakers to serve a third consecutive four-year term in the Nebraska Legislature. The proposal, titled LR22CA, was introduced by Sen. Robert Dover, and has support from both sides of the aisle. If passed, the resolution would appear on the 2024 general election ballot.

Dover, who was appointed to the Legislature last year to fill the seat vacated by Rep. Mike Flood, said the idea came to him after discussions with legislative staff, lobbyists, and current and former senators. "To a person, they said term limits took away from the consistency at the Capitol and that it wasn't a good thing," said Dover, "That's why I brought it forward, to fix something that needs to be fixed."

If passed, the measure would allow senators to serve for 12 consecutive years, as opposed to the current eight years. Several lawmakers supporting the resolution said they believe the change will result in better legislative outcomes over time. Dover went on to state that new senators often find themselves lost as they seek to learn the ins and outs of the unicameral, and that eight years isn't enough time to really build strong relationships with colleagues.

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