This bill amends section 49-1446.03 of the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act to expand the types of expenditures that political committees can make. The new provisions allow for expenditures related to the necessary operation of campaign offices, social events for campaign workers and volunteers, obtaining public input, repayment of campaign loans, and communication efforts. Notably, the bill introduces new categories of allowable expenses, including child care services incurred by officeholders during their official duties, and clarifies that expenditures can also cover meals, lodging, and travel for the officeholder's minor children and staff.

Additionally, the bill updates the language to refer directly to "the officeholder" instead of using gender-specific pronouns, ensuring inclusivity in the legal text. It also specifies that gifts of acknowledgment to individuals are capped at fifty dollars per calendar year. The original section of the law is repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the previous regulations regarding committee expenditures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1446.03