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John Cavanaugh
NE Senate District 9
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Issue areas
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Healthcare 23Government Operations & Budget 22Criminal Justice & Policing 13Economy & Taxes 13Housing 9Social Services & Welfare 9Education 7Labor & Employment 7Civil Rights & Liberties 5Environment & Energy 5Elections & Voting 4Technology & Privacy 4Agriculture 3Gun Policy 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Veterans Affairs 3Banking & Finance 2Defense & Military 1Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| NE Senate District 9 current
Nebraska |
Nonpartisan | Jan 6, 2021 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (1,770 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 759 — Change fees and funding for solid waste management, water wells, livestock regulation, hazardous waste management, clean water regulation… | Nay | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1101 — Change provisions of the Judges Retirement Act | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1261 — Prohibit the use of eminent domain to acquire certain privately owned electric generation facilities | Yea | Apr 1, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 912 — Adopt the Community Health Worker Training Endorsement Act, the Athletic Trainer Compact, and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 912 — Adopt the Community Health Worker Training Endorsement Act, the Athletic Trainer Compact, and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 965 — Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 965 — Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem… | Abstain | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 965 — Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem… | Abstain | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 965 — Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem… | Abstain | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1032A — Appropriation Bill | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 958 — Provide for implementation of a home and community-based services waiver, retroactive coverage of certain benefits, and reimbursement of… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 762 — Require insurance coverage of pediatric autoimmune disorders | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1032 — Provide for recognition and enforcement of tribal customary adoptions under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act and related laws | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1032 — Provide for recognition and enforcement of tribal customary adoptions under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act and related laws | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 958A — Appropriation Bill | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 762 — Require insurance coverage of pediatric autoimmune disorders | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1032 — Provide for recognition and enforcement of tribal customary adoptions under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act and related laws | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 958 — Provide for implementation of a home and community-based services waiver, retroactive coverage of certain benefits, and reimbursement of… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 965 — Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem… | Abstain | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 965 — Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem… | Abstain | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 965 — Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 965 — Prohibit sexual abuse of a probationer or problem solving court participant and sexual abuse by a conservator, guardian, guardian ad litem… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1237 — Prohibit bringing weapons or prohibited substances into the State Capitol | Abstain | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 839 — Change reporting requirements under the Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act and provide requirements for projects under the… | Yea | Mar 31, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (42 as lead sponsor)
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LB 850
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Authorize the use of economic development programs for certain construction or rehabilitation of housing in cities of the metropolitan class and cities of the…
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LB 956
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Provide for the collection of postsecondary institution compensation data
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LB 848
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Provide for exemption from sales tax for purchases of clothing, personal computers, and school supplies for a prescribed period
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Constitutional amendment to create a Commission on Redistricting and provide requirements for drawing district boundaries
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LB 1256
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Redefine a term under the Emergency Management Act
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LB 931
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Provide an income tax credit related to premium payments for a qualified health plan
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LB 930
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Provide an income tax deduction to retired firefighters and law enforcement officers for annual retirement benefits
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LB 934
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Provide for the election of members of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission
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LB 410
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Require insurance coverage of prosthetics and orthotics
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LB 615
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Prohibit distributing deepfakes under the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act
Showing the 10 most recent.
Endorsements
| Endorser | Type | Stance | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club's Nebraska Chapter The Sierra Club's Nebraska Chapter announced its endorsement of State Senator John Cavanaugh for the U.S. House of… |
Organization | Endorse | Mar 2, 2026 | Endorsement source: Sierra Club fair-report GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |