LB 640 — Change calculation of a sentence reduction for good behavior during confinement in a jail
Last action — Approved by Governor on May 15, 2025
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✓Passed Legislature
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on May 15, 2025.
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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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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
20 added · 27 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of Bill LB 640 updates the rules regarding sentence reductions for good behavior in jails. Now, after 15 days of confinement, inmates can have their remaining sentences reduced by one day for every day they follow the rules and do not engage in any misconduct. This change matters because it encourages positive behavior among inmates and can lead to shorter jail time for those who demonstrate good conduct. Overall, it's an effort to promote rehabilitation rather than just punishment.
LB640 LB640 2025 LEGISLATURELEGISLATIVE OFBILL NEBRASKA640 ONEApproved HUNDREDby NINTHthe LEGISLATUREGovernor FIRSTMay SESSION15, LEGISLATIVE2025 BILL 640 FINAL READING Introduced by Judiciary Committee:
Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 22,AN 2025ACT Committee:relating to jails;
Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to jails;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB640 LB640 2025 Section 1.
47-502 Any47-502 Any person sentenced to or confined in a city or county jail, including any person serving a custodial sanction imposed in response to a parole or probation violation, shall, after the fifteenth day of his or her confinement, have the aggregate of his or her remaining term, including the sum of all consecutive sentences the person receives, whether received at the same time or at any time during such sentence or confinement, reduced one day for each day of his or her sentence or sanction during which he or she has not committed any breach of discipline or other violation of jail regulations.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on May 15, 2025
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Passed on Final Reading 47-2*-0
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on May 14, 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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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Speaker priority bill
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Placed on General File
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Notice of hearing for February 13, 2025
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- Judiciary Committee · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Judiciary Committee
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 47 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 96% | 4% | 0% | 0% |
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 | — | Nay |
| 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 | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| 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 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (49)
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