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Donald Ardell
ME House District 6
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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
Criminal Justice & Policing 20Government Operations & Budget 18Gun Policy 10Economy & Taxes 9Environment & Energy 9Elections & Voting 8Civil Rights & Liberties 6Education 6Transportation & Infrastructure 6Agriculture 4Healthcare 4Other 4Social Services & Welfare 4Labor & Employment 3Veterans Affairs 2Defense & Military 1Housing 1Immigration 1Technology & Privacy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME House District 6 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 901 — Resolve, Directing The Maine State Housing Authority To Negotiate For The Purchase Of Or Acquire By Eminent Domain The Land And Buildings… | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1147 — An Act Regarding The Required State Of Mind Relating To The Threatening Display Or Carrying Of A Concealed Weapon | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1431 — An Act To Implement An Interstate Voter Registration Cross-Check Program | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1611 — An Act To Decrease The Retirement Contributions Required For Teachers And State Employees | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1105 — An Act Concerning Displaced Civilian Federal Firefighters In Maine | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1372 — An Act To Establish A Special Committee To Review Routine Technical Rules | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1273 — An Act To Make Paid Family And Medical Leave Voluntary | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 186 — An Act To Clarify The Public Utilities Commission'S Authority To Establish Time-Of-Use Pricing For Standard-Offer Service | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1754 — An Act To Provide For The Direct Shipment Of Spirits To Consumers | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1333 — An Act To Make Changes To The Paid Family And Medical Leave Benefits Program | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 799 — An Act To Report Gender Wage Gaps | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 660 — An Act To Provide Transparency And Public Access To Public School Curricula | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 406 — An Act To Repeal The Laws Providing For Paid Family And Medical Leave And To Reimburse Taxpayers | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1226 — An Act To Protect Consumers By Licensing Residential Building Contractors | Nay | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 741 — An Act To Increase Preparedness For Solar Power Adoption In Maine | Yea | Jun 2, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 77 — An Act To Stabilize And Sustainably Fund The Department Of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife, Fisheries And Hatcheries Division By Increasing… | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 439 — An Act To Preserve Maine'S Sporting Heritage And Enhance Sporting Opportunities For Maine'S Youth By Allowing Maine'S Youth To Hunt On… | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 186 — An Act To Clarify The Public Utilities Commission'S Authority To Establish Time-Of-Use Pricing For Standard-Offer Service | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1255 — An Act To Ensure In-State Tuition For Postsecondary Students Who Are Registered To Vote In The State And To Amend Eligibility Requirements… | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 832 — An Act To Provide Funds To Reduce The Debt Of The Vassalboro Sanitary District | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1473 — An Act To Require Utilities To Monitor Meters For Natural Gas Leaks | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 339 — Resolve, To Provide Funds To The Maine Indian Education School District To Develop A Wabanaki-Centered Curriculum | Nay | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1097 — An Act To Provide De-Escalation And Behavior Intervention Training For School Personnel | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 870 — An Act Regarding The Membership Of The Maine Land Use Planning Commission | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1258 — An Act To Include Qualified Out-Of-State Electric Vehicle Providers And Clarify Provisions Regarding Electric Bicycles Under The Electric… | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (10 as lead sponsor)
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LD 547
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An Act To Modify Maine Motor Vehicle Inspection Standards To Permit Exterior, Nonstructural Corrosion That Does Not Directly Affect The Passenger Compartment
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LD 543
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An Act To Enhance Maine'S Wildlife Conservation Efforts And Preserve Maine'S Sporting Heritage By Requiring Hunter Safety Education In Schools
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LD 1086
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An Act To Remove State Requirements For Nonprofits On Raffles And Internet Raffles With Prizes Of $2,500 Or Less
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LD 804
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An Act To Encourage Election Involvement By Making Election Day A State Holiday In Even-Numbered Years
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LD 638
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An Act To Create Equal Opportunity Access To Clean Energy By Removing The 100-Megawatt Limit On Clean Energy Sources
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LD 1781
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An Act To Exempt From The Gasoline Tax Act Ethanol-Free Gasoline Used By Vehicles Off-Road
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LD 439
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An Act To Preserve Maine'S Sporting Heritage And Enhance Sporting Opportunities For Maine'S Youth By Allowing Maine'S Youth To Hunt On Sunday
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LD 1875
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An Act To Create Equity In Maine'S Highway Funding By Imposing A Road Use Fee For Electric Vehicles
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LD 502
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An Act To Promote Clean And Affordable Maine-Sourced Bioenergy By Amending The Law Regarding Outdoor Wood Boilers And Outdoor Pellet Boilers
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LD 636
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An Act To Remove The Limit On Free Promotional Merchandise Bars And Restaurants May Accept From Vendors