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 amendments include provisions 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 allowances for child care services incurred by officeholders during their official duties and specifies 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 to "the officeholder" instead of "his or her," promoting gender-neutral terminology. It also clarifies that expenditures for the Governor's candidate committee can include similar expenses for the Governor's immediate family when involved in official duties. The original section 49-1446.03 is repealed, indicating a complete replacement of the previous language with the newly amended provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1446.03