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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 1586 — An Act To Amend The Regional School Unit Budget Validation Referendum Law | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 61 — An Act To Regulate Employer Surveillance To Protect Workers | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 885 — An Act To Allow Certain Persons With A Permit To Carry Concealed Handguns To Possess Or Discharge A Firearm On School Property | Yea | May 28, 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… | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | 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 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1024 — An Act To Expand The List Of Crimes That Do Not Qualify For Immunity Under Maine'S Good Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-Related Medical… | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 278 — An Act To Eliminate The Tobacco Products Tax On Certain Products That Contain Nicotine | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 384 — An Act To Prevent Student Homelessness | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 771 — An Act To Include Possession Of Compounds, Mixtures Or Substances Containing A Detectable Amount Of Certain Scheduled Drugs To Prove The… | Nay | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 16 — An Act To Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts In Downeast Maine | 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 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1017 — An Act To Include Food Provided Or Served At Emergency Shelters In General Assistance Reimbursement | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 900 — An Act To Protect State Retiree Pensions From Inflation | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 87 — An Act Regarding The State Workforce Board | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 115 — An Act To Assess Impact Fees On Megayachts | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 218 — An Act To Make Student Transfer Agreements Renew Automatically Except In Certain Circumstances | Yea | May 27, 2025 | fail | 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 | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 551 — An Act To Restore Balanced Emergency Powers | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 639 — An Act To Improve Training Opportunities For Law Enforcement Officers | Nay | May 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 482 — An Act To Expand Educational Opportunities And Broaden Educational Services For Students Enrolled In Equivalent Instruction Programs | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 10 — Joint Resolution Making Separate Applications To The Congress Of The United States Calling Article V Conventions To Propose Amendments… | Nay | May 22, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 702 — An Act To Designate January 6Th As A Day To Remember And To Preserve The Accounts Of Witnesses To The Events Of January 6, 2021 | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1204 — An Act To Support Direct Access Worker Employment By Removing Certain Employment Disqualifications | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 10 — Joint Resolution Making Separate Applications To The Congress Of The United States Calling Article V Conventions To Propose Amendments… | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 10 — Joint Resolution Making Separate Applications To The Congress Of The United States Calling Article V Conventions To Propose Amendments… | Yea | May 22, 2025 | fail | 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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