LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts says cutting taxes will remain one of his top priorities for the rest of his time in office, but he'll rely on lawmakers when it comes to specific plans.

The Republican governor said in an Associated Press interview Thursday that he will turn to committee leaders to help shape his proposals before every legislative session.

That could create a challenge for Ricketts next year. Because of term limits, the Legislature's tax-focused Revenue Committee will have a new chairman who won't be elected until senators reconvene in January.

Ricketts says he was happy with this year's session, pointing to a $20 million funding increase for property tax credits, a new state budget, roads-funding legislation and the defeat of a Medicaid expansion bill.