The proposed constitutional amendment aims to modify Article III, section 7 of the Nebraska Constitution regarding the compensation and benefits of members of the Legislature. If approved in the November 2026 general election, the amendment will establish that, starting January 6, 2027, each member of the Legislature will be compensated at the rate of the state minimum wage, rather than the current salary cap of one thousand dollars per month. Additionally, the amendment stipulates that members will receive reimbursement for actual travel expenses incurred while attending regular or special sessions and will be provided with health insurance benefits equivalent to those offered by Medicaid at the beginning of their term.

The resolution also emphasizes that all members of the Legislature will continue to be elected in a nonpartisan manner, without any political party affiliations indicated on the ballot. The proposed amendment will be presented to voters with a clear ballot language that outlines the changes to legislative compensation and health insurance provisions. The intention behind this amendment is to ensure that legislative compensation aligns with the state minimum wage and to enhance the benefits provided to members of the Legislature.