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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 708 — Change boundaries of certain community college areas | Nay | Feb 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 231 — Adopt the Uniform Special Deposits Act | Abstain | Feb 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 396 — Change provisions relating to the form and filing of public power district budgets and audits with the Nebraska Power Review Board | Yea | Feb 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 229 — Exclude marketplace network contractors working for marketplace network platforms from the Employment Security Law | Nay | Feb 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 229 — Exclude marketplace network contractors working for marketplace network platforms from the Employment Security Law | Nay | Feb 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 247 — Change provisions relating to fees and distribution of proceeds under the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act and uses of and transfers… | Abstain | Feb 19, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 229 — Exclude marketplace network contractors working for marketplace network platforms from the Employment Security Law | Nay | Feb 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 229 — Exclude marketplace network contractors working for marketplace network platforms from the Employment Security Law | Yea | Feb 19, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 708 — Change boundaries of certain community college areas | Yea | Feb 18, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 331 — Adopt the Nebraska EPIC Option Consumption Tax Act and terminate tax provisions | Not voting | Feb 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| OTHER 76704ba6-4ccb-4ae7-8c11-680215f91019 — Constitutional amendment to require the state to impose a consumption tax or an excise tax on all new goods and services and to provide a… | Not voting | Feb 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| OTHER 4efecf53-cf75-476f-9912-193080f6b9c5 — Constitutional amendment to prohibit governmental entities from imposing any taxes other than retail consumption taxes and excise taxes | Not voting | Feb 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 377 — Change term limits for the Game and Parks Commission | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 241 — Provide immunity from liability for cybersecurity events | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 593 — Update references relating to automotive spark-ignition engine fuel | Yea | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 241 — Provide immunity from liability for cybersecurity events | Nay | Feb 12, 2025 | pass | 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 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 293 — Change provisions of the Professional Employer Organization Registration Act | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 286 — Change provisions relating to application deadlines under the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act and the Nebraska Rural Projects Act | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | 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 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 293 — Change provisions of the Professional Employer Organization Registration Act | Yea | Feb 11, 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… | Yea | Feb 11, 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 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LB 240 — Change certain notice provisions under the Community Development Law | Yea | Feb 11, 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 11, 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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OTHER 2b6bfef5-432f-49ee-8a3b-c67e57d229f7
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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
NE · —
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) |