This bill amends several sections of Nebraska's public records law to enhance the confidentiality of certain individuals' residential addresses and information related to judicial officeholders. Specifically, it requires the county treasurer, in addition to the county assessor and register of deeds, to withhold the residential addresses of law enforcement officers, members of the Nebraska National Guard, and judges who apply for confidentiality. The bill stipulates that these addresses will be kept confidential for five years, with the option for renewal upon submission of an updated application.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for judicial officeholders seeking retention in office by requiring them to file a written request with the Secretary of State, which will not be considered a public record and thus not subject to disclosure. However, the Secretary of State is mandated to publish a list of judicial officeholders who have filed for retention. The bill also updates the requirements for candidate filing forms, including the information that must be provided and the offices where these forms should be submitted, while removing references to judges desiring retention from the filing process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 23-3211
Final Reading: 23-3211, 24-814, 32-607
Slip Law: 23-3211, 24-814, 32-607