Potential third term for state senators approved

Nebraska voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to extend term limits for members of the Legislature under a measure given final approval May 28.

LR19CA, introduced by Norfolk Sen. Robert Dover, will extend the current limit of two consecutive four-year terms for state senators to three consecutive four-year terms if approved by Nebraska voters at the 2026 statewide general election.

Senators voted 39-10 to approve the measure. Thirty votes were needed.