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Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms Amendment
Change State Legislative Term Limits from Two to Three Consecutive Terms Amendment
Nebraska · November 3, 2026
What this measure does
Change the legislative term limit from two consecutive four-year terms to three
A yes vote means
State lawmakers can serve up to three consecutive 4-year terms (12 years) instead of two.
A no vote means
State lawmakers remain limited to two consecutive 4-year terms (8 years) as current law requires.
Simple explanation
Right now, state lawmakers can serve a maximum of two 4-year terms before they have to step aside — that's 8 years total. This measure would let them stay in office for three terms instead, giving them up to 12 years. Think of it like changing a job contract from two renewals to three renewals.
Who's for it, who's against it
Support
- Civic Nebraska
- Common Cause
- League of Nebraska Municipalities
- Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
- Nebraska Association of Resources Districts
- Nebraska Bankers Association
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce
- Nebraska Civic Engagement Table
- Nebraska Farm Bureau
- Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom
- OpenSky Policy Institute
- State Sen. Rob Dover (R)
- State Sen. Rob Dover (R-19)
- State Sen. Rob Dover (R-19): "By the time a senator finally feels somewhat comfortable, they are termed out."
Opposition
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