LB 519 — Require independent confirmatory testing of potential items of contraband or drugs in prisons
Last action — Approved by Governor on May 13, 2025
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed Legislature
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✓To Executive
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on May 13, 2025.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
18 added · 25 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to Bill LB 519 introduces a requirement for independent testing of suspected contraband drugs before any disciplinary action is taken against an inmate for drug or alcohol violations. This change is significant because it adds an important layer of fairness, ensuring that inmates have the right to verify positive test results. Additionally, while the bill states that inmates "may" be required to pay for the confirmation test if it remains positive, the language is softened from "shall," offering more flexibility regarding cost responsibilities. This amendment aims to protect inmate rights and prevent wrongful disciplinary actions based on potentially inaccurate initial tests.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on May 13, 2025
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Passed on Final Reading 46-1*-2
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on May 9, 2025
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Placed on Final Reading
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File
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Judiciary AM761 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File with AM761
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Judiciary AM761 filed
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Notice of hearing for February 28, 2025
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Margo Juarez · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 48 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 2% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Yea |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Not Voting |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Not Voting |
| Merv Riepe | — | Nay |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Yea |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 38 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 0% | 0% | 18% |
How each member voted (49)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors LB 519?
- LB 519 is sponsored by Margo Juarez.
- What is the current status of LB 519?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2025. Enacted.
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