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John Cavanaugh
NE Senate District 9
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
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 948 — Change provisions of the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act, change fees under the Pesticide Act, rename and change provisions of the… | Abstain | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 838 — Change provisions relating to the financial exploitation of vulnerable or senior adults, rules and codes of procedure, decedents' estates… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1181 — Change provisions relating to the rights of victims of certain crimes | Abstain | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 838 — Change provisions relating to the financial exploitation of vulnerable or senior adults, rules and codes of procedure, decedents' estates… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1101 — Change provisions of the Judges Retirement Act | Abstain | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1001 — Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem… | Abstain | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 972 — Adopt the Recreational Vehicle Industry Regulation Act and change provisions relating to parking spaces for handicapped or disabled… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 596 — Change requirements for legal publications and notices required by law, provisions of the Open Meetings Act, county inventories, warrants… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Nay | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1124 — Increase the cigarette tax and state intent and change provisions relating to the distribution of cigarette tax proceeds | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1205 — Require the Department of Economic Development to award grants under the Business Innovation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 835 — Change and eliminate provisions relating to fees of the Secretary of State, notices of liens under the Uniform Federal Lien Registration… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 985 — Change provisions relating to guardians and conservators | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1235 — Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1235 — Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1155 — Change provisions relating to legislative oversight | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 1155 — Change provisions relating to legislative oversight | Abstain | Mar 4, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 847 — Adopt the Nebraska Registered Apprenticeship Act, change provisions relating to funds, child labor, the Business Innovation Act, the… | Abstain | Mar 4, 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) |