AB497

Revises provisions relating to campaign finance. (BDR 24-996)

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Nevada AB497 revises campaign finance rules, allowing defeated candidates to use unspent contributions in future elections and clarifying the.

Nevada AB497 amends campaign finance regulations by allowing defeated candidates to use unspent contributions in their next election, provided they do not file a declaration of candidacy or appear on the ballot within four years. The bill also clarifies that nonprofit organizations and corporations are not considered "committees for political action" for campaign finance purposes. Additionally, it specifies methods for disposing of unspent contributions, including returning money to contributors, donating to other candidates or political parties, or contributing to tax-exempt nonprofits.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

May 15, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Hearing

May 15, 2025

3:30 PM

Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Hearing

History

Jun 6, 2025

Assembly

Chapter 255. (Effective October 1, 2025)

Jun 5, 2025

Assembly

Approved by the Governor.

May 29, 2025

Assembly

Enrolled and delivered to Governor.