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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 |
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| 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 493 — An Act To Expand Testing For Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To Private Drinking Water Wells | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 697 — An Act To Direct The Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board To Assess Strategies To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs And To Take Steps… | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 487 — Resolve, Directing The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority To Apply For Federal Funding For The Purpose Of Identifying The Rail… | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 893 — An Act To Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations From Insurance Requirements | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 671 — An Act To Abolish The Maine Income Tax And Establish A Zero-Based Budget | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 487 — Resolve, Directing The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority To Apply For Federal Funding For The Purpose Of Identifying The Rail… | Nay | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 342 — An Act To Include Nuclear Power In The State'S Renewable Portfolio Standard | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1063 — An Act To Require Competitive Procurement Of Electricity From Generators Fueled By Municipal Solid Waste In Conjunction With Recycling | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 487 — Resolve, Directing The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority To Apply For Federal Funding For The Purpose Of Identifying The Rail… | Nay | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 500 — An Act To Ensure Access To Safe Drinking Water From Household Wells In Rural Areas By Expanding Testing | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1437 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Specify The Qualifications Of Electors In State And Local Elections | Yea | May 29, 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 | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1329 — An Act To Identify United States Citizenship Status On Driver'S Licenses And Nondriver Identification Cards | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 681 — An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding In The State | Yea | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 732 — An Act To Prohibit Copyrights For Works Of State Government | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1405 — An Act To Amend Laws Governing The Public Utilities Commission Concerning Participant Funding | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1462 — An Act To Promote Artisans And The Creative Economy | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1536 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Bail | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | 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 | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 60 — An Act To Allow Employees To Request Flexible Work Schedules | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 775 — An Act Requiring Voter Approval Of Legislative And Gubernatorial Pay Increases | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 213 — An Act To Increase The Sales Commission Of Retailers Selling Lottery Tickets | Nay | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1331 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine Regarding When The Governor May Call The Legislature Into Session | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 525 — An Act To Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights By Allowing The Discharge Of Firearms On Private Property That Is Within 500… | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 66 — An Act To Expand Access To The Maine Wage Assurance Fund | Yea | May 28, 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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