HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) – A Nebraska state senator wants longer term limits for lawmakers.
Sen. Tom Carlson, of Holdrege, says he’ll propose changing state law to allow senators to serve three, four-year terms instead of the current limit of two, four-year terms.
Carlson says he’ll introduce a bill during the legislative session that begins Wednesday.
Carlson represents District 38 in south central Nebraska. He has served five  ears in office and has three years left.
Carlson says term limits bring new ideas and new energy. But he also says by the time a lawmaker learns the process and understands the issues, it’s time to leave.
Carlson says the change means there are still term limits, and those who don’t serve well won’t be re-elected.