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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 1517 — An Act To Replace Participation Thresholds With Approval Thresholds In Certain School, Municipal And County Measures | Nay | Jun 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1566 — An Act To Provide Compensation To Individuals With Lived Experience Serving On Advisory Boards, Commissions, Councils And Similar Groups | Yea | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1988 — An Act To Address Funding Needs For State Employees Affected By Federal Funding Disruptions | Yea | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1840 — An Act To Amend The Maine Medical Use Of Cannabis Act | Yea | Jun 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1062 — An Act To Eliminate Background Checks For Private Sales Of Firearms | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1299 — An Act To Prohibit The Unsecured Storage Of Handguns In Motor Vehicles | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1719 — An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements For Transfer Students | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 365 — An Act To Respond To The Housing Affordability And Accessibility Crisis In Maine | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1937 — An Act To Require Hospitals And Hospital-Affiliated Providers To Provide Financial Assistance Programs For Medical Care | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 829 — An Act To Standardize The Laws Regarding The Carrying Of Concealed Handguns In State Parks | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 613 — An Act To Amend The Maine Death With Dignity Act To Ensure Access By Qualified Patients | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 613 — An Act To Amend The Maine Death With Dignity Act To Ensure Access By Qualified Patients | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 424 — An Act Concerning The Concealed Carrying Of A Handgun By An Individual Who Is 18 Years Of Age But Under 21 Years Of Age | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1815 — An Act To Require A Blood Test For Drugs For Drivers Involved In A Motor Vehicle Accident That Results In Serious Bodily Injury Or Death | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1330 — An Act To Clarify That A Business'S License Or Subscription To Use Software Is Not Considered A Lease For The Purposes Of Sales And Use Tax | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 380 — An Act To Amend Certain Laws Regarding Gender-Affirming Health Care Services | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 411 — An Act To Amend The Law Governing The Disposition Of Forfeited Firearms | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 297 — An Act Regarding The Management Of Oversized Bulky Waste From Wastewater Treatment Plants | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1089 — An Act To Permanently Fund 55 Percent Of The State'S Share Of Education By Establishing A Tax On Incomes Of More Than $1,000,000 | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1330 — An Act To Clarify That A Business'S License Or Subscription To Use Software Is Not Considered A Lease For The Purposes Of Sales And Use Tax | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 613 — An Act To Amend The Maine Death With Dignity Act To Ensure Access By Qualified Patients | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 677 — An Act To Update The Statutory Definition Of "Machine Gun" And Prohibit Possession Of A Rapid-Fire Device | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1134 — An Act To Prohibit Males From Participating In Female Sports Or Using Female Facilities | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 998 — An Act Regarding An Employer'S Authority To Prohibit An Employee From Storing A Firearm In The Employee'S Vehicle | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1684 — An Act To Exclude From Eligibility For A Community Confinement Monitoring Program A Person Serving A Sentence For Certain Domestic Violence… | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)
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LD 587
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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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