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Joe Rafferty
ME Senate District 34
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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
Education 65Government Operations & Budget 34Healthcare 18Social Services & Welfare 14Labor & Employment 11Transportation & Infrastructure 10Criminal Justice & Policing 9Housing 9Civil Rights & Liberties 8Environment & Energy 7Economy & Taxes 6Technology & Privacy 6Veterans Affairs 2Agriculture 1Banking & Finance 1Elections & Voting 1Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME Senate District 34 current
Maine |
Democratic | Dec 2, 2020 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (771 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD 127 — An Act To Strengthen Legislative Oversight Of Government Agencies And Programs By Reaffirming The Legislature'S Access To Confidential… | Nay | Apr 29, 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 | Yea | Apr 29, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 299 — An Act To Support Investment In Agriculture | Nay | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 299 — An Act To Support Investment In Agriculture | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 299 — An Act To Support Investment In Agriculture | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 493 — An Act To Expand Testing For Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To Private Drinking Water Wells | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2054 — An Act To Clarify The Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits For Hunting Outfitters | Nay | Apr 14, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2054 — An Act To Clarify The Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits For Hunting Outfitters | Nay | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 307 — An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities And Technology | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1519 — An Act To Create A Stewardship Program For Electronic Smoking Devices And Related Products | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 299 — An Act To Support Investment In Agriculture | Yea | Apr 14, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1847 — An Act To Institute Testing And Tracking Of Medical Use Cannabis And Cannabis Products Similar To Adult Use Cannabis And Cannabis Products… | Nay | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 713 — An Act Regarding Taxation | Nay | Apr 13, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 785 — An Act To Enact The Remaining Recommendations Of The Task Force On Changes To The Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2230 — An Act To Invest In The Construction Of Industrialized Housing | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1803 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Optometric Practice | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 579 — An Act To Include Certain Mental Health Workers Under The 1998 Special Plan For Retirement | Yea | Apr 13, 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 | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2226 — An Act To Amend The Essential Programs And Services School Funding Formula | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2220 — An Act To Establish The Maine Home Energy Navigator And Coaching Resource Hub | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2173 — An Act To Update The Laws Regarding Housing Developments And Accessory Dwelling Units | Yea | Apr 13, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2150 — An Act To Establish Procedures For Restricting Access To State Property, Access To State Services And Communication With Or Through State… | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 208 — An Act To Eliminate The 72-Hour Waiting Period On Firearm Purchases | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1009 — An Act To Restore Full Civil Rights To Possess Firearms To Persons Previously Convicted Of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2162 — An Act To Regulate And Prevent Children'S Access To Artificial Intelligence Chatbots With Human-Like Features And Social Artificial… | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)
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LD 587
ME · —
An Act To Require Cardiac Emergency Response Plans And Athletic Emergency Action Plans For Schools And School-Sponsored Athletic Events
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LD 1543
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An Act To Establish The Maine Green Schools Network
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LD 354
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An Act To Improve Education In Maine
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LD 1718
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An Act To Establish The Maine Charter School Commission As A Public Instrumentality Of The State
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LD 1103
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An Act Regarding Unallocated Balances In A School Administrative Unit School Budget
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LD 1015
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An Act To Require A Minimum Of 2 Persons On A Crew For The Operation Of Freight Trains
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LD 471
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Resolve, To Establish A Pilot Program To Expand Intensive English Language Learner Programs
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LD 1719
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An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements For Transfer Students
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LD 1992
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An Act To Create A Process For The Residents Of A Municipality To Withdraw From A School Union
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LD 586
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An Act To Provide A Court Authority To Issue Proximity Restrictions In Protection From Abuse Orders
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