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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 607 — An Act To Require The Approval Of Superintendent Agreements Regarding Transfers Of Students Between School Administrative Units | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 197 — Resolve, To Direct The Governor'S Energy Office To Conduct A Study Regarding The Future Of Electric Transmission Infrastructure In The State | Yea | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1884 — Resolve, To Increase The Number Of Kennebec County Commissioners | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1881 — An Act To Ensure The Rights Of Parents Of Minor Children In Education | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 384 — An Act To Prevent Student Homelessness | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1626 — An Act To Improve Professional Development For Educational Technicians And School Support Staff | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 16 — An Act To Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts In Downeast Maine | Yea | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 919 — An Act To Require Parental Permission For Certain Surveys And Questionnaires Administered To Minors In Schools | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1536 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Bail | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1292 — An Act To Codify The Maine Turnpike Authority'S Contributions To The Highway Fund With Regard To The Sensible Transportation Policy Act | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 965 — An Act To Require The Automatic Repealing Of Agency Rules | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 301 — An Act To Allow The Public Utilities Commission To Establish Performance-Based Metrics And Rate-Adjustment Mechanisms For A Public Utility… | Yea | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1420 — Resolve, To Establish The Commission To Ensure A Just And Equitable Energy Transition For Maine'S Workforce | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 820 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Establish The Right To Hunt And Fish | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 301 — An Act To Allow The Public Utilities Commission To Establish Performance-Based Metrics And Rate-Adjustment Mechanisms For A Public Utility… | Nay | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 301 — An Act To Allow The Public Utilities Commission To Establish Performance-Based Metrics And Rate-Adjustment Mechanisms For A Public Utility… | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1159 — An Act To Prohibit Businesses From Refusing To Accept Cash For In-Person Payments | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 723 — An Act Requiring The Maine Criminal Justice Academy To Develop A Nonresidential Basic Law Enforcement Training Program | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 858 — An Act To Ensure Behavioral And Mental Health Services Are Available To Students By Providing Grants To Schools That Contract For Those… | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 342 — An Act To Include Nuclear Power In The State'S Renewable Portfolio Standard | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 818 — An Act To Allow Expenditure Of Maine Clean Election Act Funding For The Care Of Candidates' Dependents | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1395 — An Act Regarding Human Trafficking Prevention Instruction And Dissemination Of And Access To Obscene Material In Schools | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 900 — An Act To Protect State Retiree Pensions From Inflation | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1288 — An Act To Amend Certain Provisions Of Maine'S Drug Laws Regarding Heroin, Fentanyl And Cocaine | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1358 — An Act To Reduce Electricity Rates By Removing Limitations On The Ownership Of Generation By An Affiliate Of An Investor-Owned Transmission… | Nay | May 28, 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