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LB1017
Limits on Money Given to Political Candidates
Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 3:18 AM
In one sentence
This bill sets a maximum amount of money that one person can give to a political candidate's committee during an election year.
What it does
- Sets a limit of $3,500 for total contributions from one person to a candidate committee in an election period starting January 1, 2027.
- Requires committees to return any money received that goes over the $3,500 limit within ten days.
- Mandates that committees report returned funds on campaign statements with details about who gave it and when.
- Excludes a candidate's own personal money from this contribution limit.
- Adjusts the dollar limit every two years starting in 2029 based on changes to the Consumer Price Index.
Who it affects
- People who give money to political candidates
- Candidate committees that receive campaign contributions
Limits and unknowns
- The bill was indefinitely postponed on April 17, 2026, so it may not become law.
- No effective date is listed because the final status of the bill remains uncertain after being postponed.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Election period
- The calendar year in which an election takes place.
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
- A measure of price changes published by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics used to adjust dollar amounts over time.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Provide a limit on contributions made to a candidate committee under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act
Official activity
Bill history
- Indefinitely postponed