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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB 179 — Change retirement contribution rates under the Police Officers Retirement Act and optional benefit forms under the Cities of the First… | Abstain | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | 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 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 230 — Adopt the Kratom Consumer Protection Act, regulate nitrous oxide, and change the Uniform Controlled Substances Act | Yea | Feb 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 504 — Adopt the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act | Nay | Feb 26, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 504 — Adopt the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act | Abstain | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 195 — Provide immunity for administration of naloxone, nalmefene, or other federally approved opioid overdose reversal medications | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 341 — Adopt the Nebraska Statutory Thresholds for Settlements Involving Minors Act | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 195 — Provide immunity for administration of naloxone, nalmefene, or other federally approved opioid overdose reversal medications | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 341 — Adopt the Nebraska Statutory Thresholds for Settlements Involving Minors Act | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 195 — Provide immunity for administration of naloxone, nalmefene, or other federally approved opioid overdose reversal medications | Yea | Feb 26, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 160 — Change examination requirements for a license under the Barber Act | Yea | Feb 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 148 — Adopt the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact and change requirements for licensure and reciprocity under the Dentistry Practice Act | Yea | Feb 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 357 — Change provisions relating to the State Racing and Gaming Commission, the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act, racetrack enclosures, and racing… | Yea | Feb 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 609 — Adopt the Controllable Electronic Record Fraud Prevention Act, require notice of potential fraud for purchasers of gift certificates and… | Yea | Feb 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 504 — Adopt the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act | Yea | Feb 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 143 — Change provisions relating to student enrollment | Yea | Feb 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 250 — Change provisions relating to qualifications of the board of directors of a bank | Abstain | Feb 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 31 — Require school policies relating to the use of student surveillance, monitoring, and tracking technology by school districts | Yea | Feb 24, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 296A — Appropriation Bill | Yea | Feb 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 609A — Appropriation Bill | Yea | Feb 24, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 294 — Change provisions relating to grants from the County Visitors Improvement Fund | Yea | Feb 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 373 — Change provisions relating to section lines and vacation or abandonment of public roads | Yea | Feb 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 72 — Change provisions relating to controlled substances schedules under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act | Yea | Feb 21, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 43 — Change provisions relating to notice and certification requirements for electric generation facilities, transmission lines, and privately… | Yea | Feb 21, 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) |