LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The University of Nebraska is gaining support for its plan to reduce the number of leadership candidates who are revealed to the public during a search.

Lawmakers voted 36-1 Tuesday to advance a measure by Gretna Sen. John Murante that would require the university to name only a single finalist for key administrative positions. The finalist would be subject to a 30-day public vetting period.

Current statutes require the university to disclose application materials for four finalists.

Supporters say the open search puts the university at a disadvantage compared to its peers, because the best candidates are already working at top institutions and don’t want news of their job search going public.

Opponents say taxpayers have the right to know which candidates are being considered.