Nevada law sets rules for campaign spending and unspent money

A committee for political action may use money in its separate account for the listed contributions and other spending. The rule covers money in the separate account that a committee for political action must maintain. Candidate contributions remain subject to the limits in NRS 294A.100.

Certain businesses, nonprofits, and labor unions are excluded from the definition of a committee for political action, and covered organizations must report certain election spending. The exclusions cover businesses that filed organization documents with the Secretary of State, qualifying nonprofits, and labor unions. The reporting rule applies to these groups when they make the covered spending. The reporting rule covers spending over $1,000 designed to affect an election or ballot question. Reports must include spending over $1,000 and spending to one recipient that exceeds $1,000 in total. Reports are due on the election-year schedule and other dates set by law.

A candidate defeated in a primary or general election may use unspent contributions in the next election; a former public officer must dispose of remaining contributions after four years. The candidate rule applies to candidates who appear on the ballot and lose a primary or general election. The former-officer rule covers any former public officer with unspent contributions. A defeated candidate who does not file a declaration of candidacy or appear on an official ballot within four years must dispose of the remaining money using methods allowed by law. A former public officer must dispose of remaining contributions using methods allowed by law. A defeated candidate who does not file to run or appear on an official ballot within four years must dispose of the money by the 15th day of the next month. Former public officers have 15 days after their four-year period ends. Officers with money remaining on October 1, 2025, under the earlier rules have until October 1, 2029.