Campaign finance changes approved

Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 that makes changes to the state’s campaign finance laws.

Introduced by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh, LB142 increases the cap on nonindividual contributions that candidates choosing to abide by voluntary campaign spending limitations may accept.

The bill increases the cap from 50 percent to 75 percent of the overall spending limitation for a given office.

LB142 passed on a 44-0 vote.