Today, Governor Pillen signed LB 1075 into law — a bill that comprehensively bans foreign nationals from contributing to state ballot measure campaigns.
Following the bill signing, Executive Director Caitlin Sutherland released the following statement:
“It is critical Americans have confidence our politics and lawmaking are free from foreign influence. Yet, for far too long, foreign nationals like Hansjorg Wyss have exploited a loophole that has allowed them to funnel foreign dark money into Nebraska ballot issue campaigns. We applaud Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Legislature for taking steps to fully close this loophole and strengthen penalties for lawbreakers who might still try to funnel foreign money into the state. By enacting this comprehensive ban on foreign funding of ballot issues, Nebraska is setting a strong example for other states on how to safeguard their political process from foreign influence.”
