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LB 1018

Change provisions relating to prohibited expenditures by committees under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jane Raybould

LB 1018 modifies Nebraska campaign finance law to change what political committees can and cannot spend money on under state disclosure rules.

Notice of hearing for February 27, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1018

Legislative bill overview

LB 1018 modifies Nebraska's Political Accountability and Disclosure Act by changing rules about what expenditures political committees are prohibited from making. The bill specifically alters restrictions on how campaign committees can spend their funds, though the exact nature of these changes requires reviewing the full text and floor amendments (FA674) filed by Senator Kauth.

Why is this important

Campaign finance rules directly affect political transparency and the integrity of elections. Changes to prohibited expenditures can either strengthen oversight of how political money flows or, conversely, expand what committees are allowed to spend on, which has real consequences for voter trust and competitive fairness in Nebraska politics.

Potential points of contention

  • Whether the changes loosen restrictions on committee spending (allowing activities previously prohibited) or tighten them, which would affect how political organizations operate
  • Whether modifications protect against misuse of campaign funds or instead provide more flexibility for political operations that critics might view as problematic
  • The specifics of FA674 amendments and whether they substantively alter the bill's original intent, as this appears to be a contested measure before the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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