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 individuals must submit a complete application to maintain this confidentiality for five years, with the option to renew.

Additionally, the bill modifies the process for judicial officeholders seeking retention in office by ensuring that their written requests to the Secretary of State are not considered public records and are exempt from disclosure, except for a published list of those who have filed for retention. It also updates the requirements for candidate filing forms, including the addition of an optional email address field and the removal of judges from the list of candidates whose filings are submitted to the Secretary of State. The original sections of the law that are being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.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