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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD 2157 — An Act To Prohibit The Unauthorized Use Of Drones On Or Over The Premises Of Correctional Facilities And Jails | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2216 — An Act To Establish The Maine Blue Economy Center | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2208 — An Act To Offset Federal Cuts To Health Insurance For Certain Maine Families And Seniors | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2094 — An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Support Maine'S Agricultural And Forestry Sectors | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1941 — An Act To Implement Recommendations Of The Commission To Examine Reestablishing Parole | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 19 — An Act To Change The Definition Of "Oversized Atv" In The Laws Governing The Registration Of All-Terrain Vehicles | Yea | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 695 — An Act Regarding The Laws Of The State Of Maine | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 695 — An Act Regarding The Laws Of The State Of Maine | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1911 — An Act To Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information For Certain Crimes | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1908 — An Act To Require The Cooperation Of Original Manufacturers Of Electronic Devices To Facilitate The Repair Of Those Devices By Device… | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2148 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Health Insurance Premium Cap For State Employees | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1966 — An Act To Improve Access To Community Solar Programs In The State | Nay | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2165 — An Act To Change Supervisory Authority Over The Capitol Police | Nay | Apr 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 713 — An Act Regarding Taxation | Not voting | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 307 — An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities And Technology | Not voting | Apr 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 307 — An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities And Technology | Not voting | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1365 — An Act To Allow Consumption Of Adult Use Cannabis In Locally Approved Hospitality Lounges | Yea | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1865 — Resolve, To Create A Tax Incentive Pilot Project To Encourage Businesses To Adopt A 4-Day Workweek | Nay | Apr 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1822 — An Act To Enact The Maine Online Data Privacy Act | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1822 — An Act To Enact The Maine Online Data Privacy Act | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2146 — An Act To Increase Access To Critical Vaccinations | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2155 — An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2058 — An Act To Require Municipal And County Jails To Be Available At All Times For Detention Of Persons Arrested On Criminal Charges By Maine… | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2211 — An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Automotive Right To Repair Working Group | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1059 — An Act To Establish The Process For The Selection Of Delegates For A Convention Called Under The United States Constitution, Article V | Not voting | Apr 2, 2026 | fail | 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
ME · —
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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