LB1256
Redefine a term under the Emergency Management Act
Introduced by John Cavanaugh, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Redefine a term under the Emergency Management Act
Where it stands
Communication
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Unicameral votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Unicameral votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
UnicameralStage: Cavanaugh, J. MO585 failed · April 17, 2026
23
Yes
22
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
49 senators recorded in this Legislature vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Hallstrom | 1 | No |
| Robert Clements | 2 | No |
| Victor Rountree | 3 | Yes |
| Brad Von Gillern | 4 | No |
| Margo Juarez | 5 | Yes |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | 6 | Yes |
| Dunixi Guereca | 7 | Yes |
| Megan Hunt | 8 | Yes |
| John Cavanaugh | 9 | Yes |
| Wendy DeBoer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Date of introduction
Kauth FA916 filed
Referred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Notice of hearing for February 26, 2026
Placed on General File
Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
Placed on Select File
Kauth FA916 withdrawn
Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
Placed on Final Reading
Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
President/Speaker signed
Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
Returned by Governor without approval on April 16, 2026
Cavanaugh, J. MO585 That LB1256 becomes law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor filed
Cavanaugh, J. MO585 failed
Failed to become law notwithstanding the objections of the Governor 23-22-4
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