NE LB1002

Doubles late filing fees under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act from $25 to $50 per day for standard violations, and from $100 to $200 per day for time-sensitive filings near elections

Increases maximum late filing penalties from $750 to $1,500 for most violations, and from $1,000 to $2,000 for committees formed within 30 days of an election

Raises committee registration fees from an unspecified amount to $150 when filing statements of organization with the commission

Removes telegraph as an acceptable method for filing late contribution reports, while retaining hand delivery, facsimile, express delivery, and electronic filing options

Extends late filing fee requirements to principals (entities that employ lobbyists), not just lobbyists themselves, for special lobbying reports exceeding $5,000 during legislative sessions