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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 1343 — An Act To Protect The Right To Harvest Wildlife | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2064 — An Act To Expand Access To Early Childhood Nutrition By Establishing A Grant Program For Public Preschools | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2157 — An Act To Prohibit The Unauthorized Use Of Drones On Or Over The Premises Of Correctional Facilities And Jails | Nay | Mar 25, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 847 — An Act To Prohibit Housing Discrimination | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1730 — An Act Regarding The Beneficial Electrification Policy Of The State | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2088 — An Act To Increase Access To Primary Care Provided By Physician Associates | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2114 — An Act Regarding Public Preschool Programs Serving Children Who Are 3 Years Of Age | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2107 — An Act To Establish The Maine Nonprofit Security Grant Program | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2038 — An Act To Require Maine Transmission And Distribution Utility Participation In A Regional Transmission Organization | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1353 — An Act Regarding Required Landings In The Menhaden Fishery | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2145 — An Act To Decrease Offsets To Disability Retirement Benefits | Nay | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2114 — An Act Regarding Public Preschool Programs Serving Children Who Are 3 Years Of Age | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 584 — An Act To Make The Director Of The Office Of Cannabis Policy An Appointed Position Subject To Confirmation By The Legislature | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2080 — An Act To Protect Consumers By Prohibiting The Use Of Credit Cards In Sports Wagering | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2098 — An Act To Update Certain Higher Education Statutes | Nay | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1343 — An Act To Protect The Right To Harvest Wildlife | Nay | Mar 17, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HP 1485 — Joint Resolution To Honor The Life, Faith, Leadership And Legacy Of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 102 — An Act To Notify The Public Of Juveniles Who Are Wanted Persons | Not voting | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2203 — An Act To Limit Rates Charged To Low-Income Electricity Consumers | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2062 — An Act To Enhance The Safety Of Public Transit Bus Operators Through The Installation Of Vehicle Security Barriers | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2136 — An Act To Support Victims Of Trafficking In Maine In Response To Federal Funding Cuts | Nay | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2172 — Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review Of Portions Of Chapter 33: Rule Governing Physical Restraint And Seclusion, A Major Substantive Rule… | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1949 — An Act Regarding Energy Fairness | Nay | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2189 — An Act To Require Prior Notification Of Closures Of Labor And Delivery Units And Changes In Maternity Or Newborn Care Services By Hospitals… | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2063 — An Act To Clarify Activities Allowed Under The Natural Resources Protection Act | Nay | Mar 12, 2026 | 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
ME · —
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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