LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska lawmaker is taking aim at a sales tax break for food sold at political events, saying it only benefits politicians while other groups are forced to pay the tax.

Sen. Dave Bloomfield of Hoskins argued Friday that the current exemption amounts to tax break that elected officials gave to themselves.

Bloomfield’s proposal before the Revenue Committee would reinstate the tax at events held by candidates, political parties, ballot measure groups and independent committees.

Some lawmakers questioned the measure. Sen. Mike Gloor of Grand Island says it could inject more money into politics by forcing candidates to increase their fundraising to cover the additional expense.

Bloomfield proposed a sales-tax exemption last year for food sold by veterans’ groups, but the measure remains in committee.

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