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NE LB1017

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jane Raybould

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Limits individual contributions to candidate committees to $3,500 per election period, effective January 1, 2027
  • Requires candidate committees to refund any contributions exceeding the $3,500 limit within 10 days of receipt and report the excess contribution details on campaign statements
  • Exempts candidates' own personal funds contributed to their candidate committees from the contribution limit
  • Adjusts the contribution limit every two years beginning January 1, 2029, based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, rounded to the nearest $100
  • Defines "election period" as the calendar year of the election

Legislative Description

Provide a limit on contributions made to a candidate committee under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 27, 2026

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Government, Military and Veterans Affairs1/15/2026

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