NBA BankPAC
NBA BankPAC, the political action committee of the Nebraska Bankers Association, is an independent, volunteer group whose membership consists of banks, bank directors, officers, administrative personnel, and others interested in the direction of the banking industry. It offers Nebraska bankers a voice in state and national politics through campaign contributions.
NBA BankPAC is divided into two funds, state and federal, and accepts contributions to both. All contributions to NBA BankPAC are dedicated for political campaign support for individual candidates and committees for state legislative and congressional contests.
NBA BankPAC is divided into two funds, state and federal, and accepts contributions to both. All contributions to NBA BankPAC are dedicated for political campaign support for individual candidates and committees for state legislative and congressional contests.
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Individuals can donate to NBA BankPAC in several ways, including one-time direct contributions, online auction purchases (at the NBA Annual Convention in May), and mulligan purchases (at the NBA Annual Golf Outing in June).
Corporate contributions to NBA BankPAC are permitted from state-chartered institutions and their holding companies. These can include one-time direct contributions and auction donations. *contributions are not tax deductible |
NBA BankPAC is one component of NBA's three-pronged Government Relations strategy that allows banking advocates to pool resources and create a legislative environment amenable to the banking industry. Learn how it works and why it matters to the industry's future success
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Find helpful resources and more informaton below on how to operate a successful NBA BankPAC campaign in your bank.
Federal Solicitation Authorization Form -online or PDF State BankPAC Corporate/Individual Contribution Form |
What is NBA BankPAC?
NBA BankPAC is the bipartisan political action committee of the NBA. Its purpose is to solicit contributions from individual bankers and banks in Nebraska for both state and national elections. NBA BankPAC is composed of two separate segregated funds: the State BankPAC and the Federal BankPAC.
NBA BankPAC is the bipartisan political action committee of the NBA. Its purpose is to solicit contributions from individual bankers and banks in Nebraska for both state and national elections. NBA BankPAC is composed of two separate segregated funds: the State BankPAC and the Federal BankPAC.
- NBA BankPAC is operated by a committee of bankers who represent each of the Nebraska Bankers Association’s groups. Members of the NBA BankPAC Committee determine which candidates to support by considering the recommendations of individual NBA members and carefully reviewing the following set of criteria.
- The candidate’s experience and positions on banking and business issues.
- The candidate’s voting record, leadership ability, and committee assignments.
- The probability of the candidate’s success.
- Contributions to NBA BankPAC are not deductible for state or federal income tax purposes.
I want to be a Nebraska state senator, how much will it cost?
Generally, a campaign to become a Nebraska state senator cost at least $300,000.
Issues that affect bankers
Federal:
Supported by Nebraska's Congressional Delegation S. 838/H.R. 1822 (2025-26) would exempt interest on agricultural real estate loans from taxation (exemption would apply to single-family home mortgage loans in rural communities with fewer than 2,500 residents and for mortgages less than $750,000 and agricultural real estate loans).
State:
The NBA worked closely with Senator Bob Hallstrom (Syracuse) to pass LB 241 in 2025. This legislation provides a definition for a cybersecurity event for the unauthorized access to or disruption of information systems of private entities. It would further require that in order to maintain a class action lawsuit against a private entity for such an event, a person would need to demonstrate the cybersecurity event was the result of willful, wanton, or gross negligence on the part of the private entity. LB 241 creates a heightened standard for class action lawsuits and is aimed at curbing class action lawsuits where customers face no actual monetary loss.
Generally, a campaign to become a Nebraska state senator cost at least $300,000.
Issues that affect bankers
Federal:
Supported by Nebraska's Congressional Delegation S. 838/H.R. 1822 (2025-26) would exempt interest on agricultural real estate loans from taxation (exemption would apply to single-family home mortgage loans in rural communities with fewer than 2,500 residents and for mortgages less than $750,000 and agricultural real estate loans).
State:
The NBA worked closely with Senator Bob Hallstrom (Syracuse) to pass LB 241 in 2025. This legislation provides a definition for a cybersecurity event for the unauthorized access to or disruption of information systems of private entities. It would further require that in order to maintain a class action lawsuit against a private entity for such an event, a person would need to demonstrate the cybersecurity event was the result of willful, wanton, or gross negligence on the part of the private entity. LB 241 creates a heightened standard for class action lawsuits and is aimed at curbing class action lawsuits where customers face no actual monetary loss.
Disclaimer: All contributions are voluntary. No form of coercion may be used to solicit contributions. A suggested contribution is just that, a suggestion. No employee shall be favored, disadvantaged, or retaliated against based on their contribution or their decision not to contribute.
Funds donated to NBA State BankPAC support candidates for a State office who support the banking industry.
Contributions to the State PAC can be accepted from individuals, state-chartered banks and state-chartered savings banks, as well as the state-chartered holding company of a state or national bank or state or federal savings bank.
Funds donated to NBA State BankPAC support candidates for a State office who support the banking industry.
Contributions to the State PAC can be accepted from individuals, state-chartered banks and state-chartered savings banks, as well as the state-chartered holding company of a state or national bank or state or federal savings bank.