This bill amends the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act to enhance regulations concerning lobbyists and consultants representing Chinese military companies. It introduces new requirements for lobbyists, mandating them to disclose if they are acting on behalf of a Chinese military company, which is classified as a foreign adversary of the United States. Specifically, lobbyists must provide detailed information about their principal, the nature of their business, and the expected lobbying activities. Additionally, the bill establishes a civil penalty of $100,000 for violations related to these disclosures, with escalating penalties for subsequent violations.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for consultants working with Chinese military companies, requiring them to file similar disclosures and acknowledge their role as agents of a foreign adversary. The penalties for violations are consistent with those imposed on lobbyists, reinforcing the seriousness of compliance. The bill also repeals previous sections of the law that addressed similar issues, streamlining the legal framework to focus on the new requirements and penalties associated with lobbying activities involving Chinese military companies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1401, 49-1480