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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 178 — Require mandatory server training under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 113 — Change provisions relating to licensees under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 140 — Require school policies relating to use of electronic communication devices by students | Yea | Mar 3, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 144 — Change provisions relating to veterans preferences for employment | Yea | Mar 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 140 — Require school policies relating to use of electronic communication devices by students | Yea | Mar 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 144 — Change provisions relating to veterans preferences for employment | Yea | Mar 3, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 478 — Provide for an auction permit and a wholesalers shipping license and change other provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act | Yea | Mar 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 290 — Change provisions relating to grant funding for a business park under the Economic Recovery Act | Yea | Feb 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 428 — Change provisions relating to school policies on the involvement of parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers in schools | Yea | Feb 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 241 — Provide immunity from liability for cybersecurity events | Yea | Feb 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 289 — Change provisions relating to cities, villages, and boards of adjustment and redefine qualifying business under the Local Option Municipal… | Abstain | Feb 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 241 — Provide immunity from liability for cybersecurity events | Yea | Feb 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 241 — Provide immunity from liability for cybersecurity events | Nay | Feb 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 527 — Adopt the Medicaid Access and Quality Act and change provisions relating to taxes on health maintenance organizations, prepaid limited… | Yea | Feb 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 312 — Include nurse anesthesia practice and dietitian nutrition practice under the Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 372 — Eliminate provisions relating to grain inspections, the Nebraska Origin and Premium Quality Grain Cash Fund, and labeling requirements for… | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 675 — Provide requirements for the purchase, lease, sale, or exchange of school lands located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation | Not voting | Feb 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 185 — Provide for electronic delivery of notices and documents under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the Mobile Home Landlord… | Not voting | Feb 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 230 — Adopt the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, regulate nitrous oxide, and change the Uniform Controlled Substances Act | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 592 — Change provisions relating to the achieving a better life experience program | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 7 — Change provisions relating to real estate and the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 501 — Change provisions relating to the assessment of real property that suffers significant property damage | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 185 — Provide for electronic delivery of notices and documents under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and the Mobile Home Landlord… | Not voting | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 7 — Change provisions relating to real estate and the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 372 — Eliminate provisions relating to grain inspections, the Nebraska Origin and Premium Quality Grain Cash Fund, and labeling requirements for… | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | 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) |