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This bill makes several changes to enhance privacy protections for certain public officials and modify filing procedures. First, it expands existing confidentiality provisions to require county treasurers, in addition to county assessors and register of deeds, to withhold residential addresses for law enforcement officers, Nebraska National Guard members, and judges who apply for such protection. These individuals can maintain address confidentiality for five-year periods, which can be renewed, and must provide specific documentation like law enforcement identification numbers or proof of judicial status. Second, the bill modifies judicial retention election procedures by making judicial officeholders' written requests to remain in office confidential and not subject to public records disclosure, though the Secretary of State will still electronically publish a list of judicial officeholders filing for retention that includes their names and districts. Third, the bill makes a minor technical change to candidate filing forms by removing specific language about judges filing for retention. These modifications aim to protect the personal information of public safety and judicial personnel while maintaining transparency in the election process.

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