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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 969 — An Act To Increase Emergency Medical Services Provider Training Opportunities | Nay | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 522 — Resolve, Directing The Permanent Commission On The Status Of Women To Study The Extent Of Workforce Gender Segregation In The State | Nay | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1185 — An Act To Prohibit Persons Under 18 Years Of Age From Marrying | Nay | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 219 — An Act To Limit Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs To A One-For-One Exchange | Nay | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 468 — An Act To Address Food Insecurity By Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food | Yea | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 585 — An Act To Use Certain Regional Transmission Organization Payments For Beneficial Electrification To Reduce Electricity Rates | Nay | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 735 — An Act To Protect Sand Dunes On Sears Island And To Establish Criteria For Legislation Regarding Land Development | Nay | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 373 — An Act To Establish "Welcome Home" As The Official State Anthem | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1101 — An Act To Address The Limited Availability Of Counsel In Courts To Represent Indigent Parties In Matters Affecting Their Fundamental Rights | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1101 — An Act To Address The Limited Availability Of Counsel In Courts To Represent Indigent Parties In Matters Affecting Their Fundamental Rights | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 5 — An Act To Clarify The Law Regarding Prior Authorization For Air Ambulances | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 580 — An Act To Protect Maine Consumers By Prohibiting Fees Charged For Receiving Paper Statements From Financial Institutions And Credit Card… | Nay | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 436 — An Act To Prohibit State Agencies From Promoting The Covid-19 Vaccination To Children | Nay | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 260 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Establish That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under The Law | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 303 — An Act To Repeal The Law Prohibiting Unauthorized Paramilitary Training | Nay | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 56 — An Act To Remove The 5 Cent Fee For Bags In Retail Stores | Nay | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 488 — An Act To Protect Coastal Property By Allowing Property Owners To Protect Their Existing Dwellings | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 69 — An Act To Repeal The Law Restricting The Use Of Certain Plastic, Paper And Single-Use Bags | Nay | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 495 — An Act To Require Rules Designed To Reduce Climate Change To Include Estimates Of The Reduction In Adverse Climate Effects And Of The Cost… | Not voting | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 633 — An Act Concerning The Restoration Of Electricity During Emergencies For Certain Medically Vulnerable Individuals Who Rely On Electronic… | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 601 — An Act To Remove State-Imposed Referendum Requirements Regarding Nuclear Power | Nay | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 48 — An Act To Update References To The United States Internal Revenue Code Of 1986 Contained In The Maine Revised Statutes | Not voting | Apr 3, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 100 — An Act To Increase The Expenditure Limit For The Informal Bidding Process For The Selection Of Professional, Architect And Engineer Services | Nay | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 373 — An Act To Establish "Welcome Home" As The Official State Anthem | Nay | Apr 1, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 226 — An Act To Protect The Cultural Resources And Historical Heritage Of Sears Island In Searsport By Extending Conservation Easement Protections | Nay | Apr 1, 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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