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Increase in Legislative Salaries, Term Limits May Wind Up on Ballot

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Nebraska voters could get the chance this year to increase lawmaker salaries and expand legislative term limits, but both proposals could face long odds in a presidential election that will draw a big turnout. Supporters say the proposals are needed to ensure legislators are paid enough so that more Nebraskans can afford to serve, and to ensure the Legislature has experienced lawmakers. If approved by lawmakers, both proposals would appear on the November ballot.

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