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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
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US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on LB 150
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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on LB 150
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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on LB 150
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Representative Kathleen Kauth (31)
US Nebraska Representative since 3 months
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LR 144 - Interim study to examine potential changes to Nebraska's teacher certification requirements to create an apprenticeship-based pathway for persons seeking to transition into teaching grades kindergarten through twelve
Introduced byKathleen Kauth
Last updated 3 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Interim study to examine potential changes to Nebraska's teacher certification requirements to create an apprenticeship-based pathway for persons seeking to transition into teaching grades kindergarten through twelve
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LR 145 - Interim study to examine the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Introduced byKathleen Kauth
Last updated 3 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Interim study to examine the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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LB 316 - Prohibit conduct relating to hemp other than cannabidiol products and change provisions of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
Kathleen Kauth
Last updated 2 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Prohibit conduct relating to hemp other than cannabidiol products and change provisions of the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act and the Uniform Controlled Substances Act
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Cavanaugh, J. MO246 pending
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LB 468 - Change provisions relating to inheritance taxes, change certain fee and tax provisions, and eliminate a sales tax exemption relating to data centers
Introduced byBob Andersen , Carolyn Bosn , Rob Clements , Myron Dorn , Bob Hallstrom
Last updated 3 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Change provisions relating to inheritance taxes, change certain fee and tax provisions, and eliminate a sales tax exemption relating to data centers
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Placed on Select File with ER68
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LB 530 - Change provisions relating to motor vehicle homicide, motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child, tampering with an electronic monitoring device, controlled substances violations, adult and juvenile probation, detention of juveniles, motorists passing stopped vehicles or vulnerable road users, and speed limits
Kathleen Kauth , Rita Sanders
Last updated about 2 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Change provisions relating to motor vehicle homicide, motor vehicle homicide of an unborn child, tampering with an electronic monitoring device, controlled substances violations, adult and juvenile probation, detention of juveniles, motorists passing stopped vehicles or vulnerable road users, and speed limits
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Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025
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LB 534 - Provide for payment of claims against the state
Kathleen Kauth
Last updated 2 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Provide for payment of claims against the state
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Approved by Governor on May 21, 2025
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LB 89 - Adopt the Stand With Women Act
Kathleen Kauth , Glen Meyer
Last updated about 2 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Adopt the Stand With Women Act
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Approved by Governor on June 4, 2025
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LR 196 - Interim study to study truancy in Nebraska schools
Introduced byKathleen Kauth
Last updated 3 months ago
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Interim study to study truancy in Nebraska schools
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LR 197 - Interim study to examine violence in behavioral health settings
Introduced byKathleen Kauth
Last updated 3 months ago
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Interim study to examine violence in behavioral health settings
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seems straightforward. i vote yes.
LB 531 - Provide an exception to the requirement that buildings constructed with state funds comply with the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
Kathleen Kauth
Last updated 2 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Provide an exception to the requirement that buildings constructed with state funds comply with the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
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Motion to suspend rules to indefinitely postpone withdrawn
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BIOGRAPHY
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Nebraska Representative
COMMITTEES
Nebraska Representative
BIRTH
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Biography
Kathleen Kauth, born on February 3, 1970, in Canton, Illinois, is a Republican politician serving as the state senator for Nebraska's 31st Legislative District. She was appointed to the Nebraska Legislature on June 7, 2022, by Governor Pete Ricketts to fill the vacancy left by the late Senator Rich Pahls. Kauth subsequently won the general elections in 2022 and 2024, securing her position in the legislature.
Before her political career, Kauth founded K.T. Beck Enterprises, LLC, a mediation and conflict coaching firm based in Omaha. She moved to Omaha with her husband and three sons in 2012, making it their permanent home due to the city's strong schools, low crime rates, and emphasis on family values.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminology/Sociology: University of Northern Iowa, 1991
- Master of Public Policy: University of Northern Iowa, 1992
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology: University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2016
Political Experience
- Nebraska State Senator for District 31: Appointed in June 2022; elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024
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Committee Assignments:
- Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee
- Revenue Committee
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Sponsored LB574, a bill aimed at restricting gender-affirming care for individuals under 19, including puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries.
- Introduced the "Stand With Women Act" in January 2025, seeking to define "male" and "female" in state law and regulate the use of bathrooms and participation in sports based on these definitions.
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Community Involvement:
- Served on the State of Nebraska’s Aging Advisory Committee
- Member of the Omaha City Charter Commission
- Member of the Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging Foster Grandparents Advisory Board since 2017
Kauth's legislative focus includes advocating for limited government, supporting small businesses, and addressing social issues through proposed legislation.
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