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. It also updates the candidate filing forms to include specific information about the candidate while removing the requirement for judges to file for retention in the same manner as other candidates. The original sections of the law that are being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.

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