Term limits have changed Legislature; some say they’ve been a detriment
Nathan Anderson Nebraska News Service
LINCOLN — The Nebraska ballot measure establishing legislative term limits that intended to weed out career politicians worked. But according to some, the outcome means living with an inexperienced government and increased gridlock.
The ballot initiative, dubbed Measure 415, passed in the 2000 election year. It took effect in 2006 and limited senators to a maximum of two four-year terms. Senators would then have to sit out four years before becoming eligible to run again.
The first ousted by term-limits was Sen. Arnie Stuthman of Platte Center, in 2010.
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