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Ben Hymes
ME House District 38
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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
Government Operations & Budget 11Economy & Taxes 10Civil Rights & Liberties 6Environment & Energy 5Elections & Voting 4Criminal Justice & Policing 3Education 3Labor & Employment 3Social Services & Welfare 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Veterans Affairs 3Healthcare 2Agriculture 1Defense & Military 1Gun Policy 1Housing 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME House District 38 current
Maine |
Republican | Dec 7, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (804 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| LD 1566 — An Act To Provide Compensation To Individuals With Lived Experience Serving On Advisory Boards, Commissions, Councils And Similar Groups | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1723 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Manufactured Housing Communities To Prevent Excessive Rent And Fees Increases | Not voting | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 958 — An Act To Prohibit Eminent Domain On Tribal Lands | Yea | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1719 — An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements For Transfer Students | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 868 — An Act To Ensure Equity And Safety In Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms And Housing At Elementary, Secondary And Postsecondary Schools | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1200 — An Act To Prohibit The Sale Of Items Intended To Be Used To Inhale Nitrous Oxide For Recreational Purposes | Yea | Jun 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1321 — An Act To Reform Net Energy Billing By Establishing Limitations On The Programs' Duration And Compensation | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 229 — An Act To Bring Fairness In Income Taxes To Maine Families By Adjusting The Tax Brackets And Tax Rates | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 182 — An Act To Require The Department Of Health And Human Services To Establish Mainecare Reimbursement Rates For The Maine Veterans' Homes On A… | Yea | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1134 — An Act To Prohibit Males From Participating In Female Sports Or Using Female Facilities | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1763 — An Act To Regulate Nonwater-Dependent Floating Structures On Maine'S Waters | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1765 — An Act To Ensure Affordability And Stability In Housing For Mobile Home Park Residents | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 592 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Crime Of Endangering The Welfare Of A Child | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 677 — An Act To Update The Statutory Definition Of "Machine Gun" And Prohibit Possession Of A Rapid-Fire Device | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 911 — An Act To Modify Ranked-Choice Voting With Regard To Candidates Who Withdraw From An Election | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 829 — An Act To Standardize The Laws Regarding The Carrying Of Concealed Handguns In State Parks | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 179 — An Act To Amend The Maine Bail Code To Eliminate The Class E Crime Of Violation Of Condition Of Release | Yea | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1815 — An Act To Require A Blood Test For Drugs For Drivers Involved In A Motor Vehicle Accident That Results In Serious Bodily Injury Or Death | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 868 — An Act To Ensure Equity And Safety In Athletics, Restrooms, Changing Rooms And Housing At Elementary, Secondary And Postsecondary Schools | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1294 — An Act To Expand The Dependent Exemption Tax Credit | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1934 — An Act To Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 165 — An Act To Allow School Boards To Expel Or Suspend Students Regardless Of Grade Level | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 365 — An Act To Respond To The Housing Affordability And Accessibility Crisis In Maine | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1879 — An Act To Support Maine'S Agricultural Economy By Increasing Revenue From The Corporate Income Tax And Providing Property Tax Exemptions | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1337 — An Act To Amend The Maine Human Rights Act Regarding Female Athletes And Safety In Women'S Single-Sex Shelters | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (11 as lead sponsor)
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LD 1560
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An Act To Address Conflicts Of Interest With Municipal Contracts
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LD 438
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An Act To Allow Municipalities To Limit Nonprofit Property Tax Exemptions
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LD 265
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An Act To Prohibit The Maine National Guard From Combat Deployment Absent An Act Of The United States Congress
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LD 888
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An Act To Expand Property Tax Relief For Veterans And Survivors Of Veterans
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LD 1852
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An Act To Promote Equitable Property Taxation By Reducing Valuation Based On Nearby Clean Energy Projects
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HP 1308
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Joint Resolution Recognizing May 4, 2025 To May 10, 2025 As Maine Homeschool Education Week
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LD 1759
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An Act To Allow Firefighters To Be Eligible For State College Funding
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LD 1363
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An Act To Exempt Resident Minors' Income From Income Tax
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LD 1565
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An Act To Allow The Use Of Certain All-Terrain Vehicles On Snowmobile Trails
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LD 1659
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An Act To Raise Revenue To Fund Firefighting Equipment Purchases And Training Related To Electric Vehicle Fires Through A Fee On Electric Vehicles
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