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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 |
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| LD 939 — An Act To Increase The Maximum Permissible Size Of Recreational Campfires | Yea | Apr 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 522 — Resolve, Directing The Permanent Commission On The Status Of Women To Study The Extent Of Workforce Gender Segregation In The State | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 219 — An Act To Limit Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs To A One-For-One Exchange | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 708 — An Act To Allow For Rescission Of A Site Location Of Development Permit When A Development Is Decommissioned | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 143 — An Act To Improve Women'S Health And Economic Security By Funding Family Planning Services | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1185 — An Act To Prohibit Persons Under 18 Years Of Age From Marrying | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 969 — An Act To Increase Emergency Medical Services Provider Training Opportunities | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 735 — An Act To Protect Sand Dunes On Sears Island And To Establish Criteria For Legislation Regarding Land Development | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 827 — An Act To Allow The Sale Of Polymer-Coated Cookware That Is Authorized For Food Contact By The United States Food And Drug Administration | Yea | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 436 — An Act To Prohibit State Agencies From Promoting The Covid-19 Vaccination To Children | Yea | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 585 — An Act To Use Certain Regional Transmission Organization Payments For Beneficial Electrification To Reduce Electricity Rates | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 488 — An Act To Protect Coastal Property By Allowing Property Owners To Protect Their Existing Dwellings | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 601 — An Act To Remove State-Imposed Referendum Requirements Regarding Nuclear Power | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 495 — An Act To Require Rules Designed To Reduce Climate Change To Include Estimates Of The Reduction In Adverse Climate Effects And Of The Cost… | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 633 — An Act Concerning The Restoration Of Electricity During Emergencies For Certain Medically Vulnerable Individuals Who Rely On Electronic… | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1281 — An Act To Address The Safety Of Nurses And Improve Patient Care By Enacting The Maine Quality Care Act | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 56 — An Act To Remove The 5 Cent Fee For Bags In Retail Stores | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 303 — An Act To Repeal The Law Prohibiting Unauthorized Paramilitary Training | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 69 — An Act To Repeal The Law Restricting The Use Of Certain Plastic, Paper And Single-Use Bags | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 580 — An Act To Protect Maine Consumers By Prohibiting Fees Charged For Receiving Paper Statements From Financial Institutions And Credit Card… | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 373 — An Act To Establish "Welcome Home" As The Official State Anthem | Nay | Apr 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 226 — An Act To Protect The Cultural Resources And Historical Heritage Of Sears Island In Searsport By Extending Conservation Easement Protections | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 80 — An Act To Designate The Seppala Siberian Sleddog As The Maine State Dog | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1463 — An Act To Prohibit The Auctioning Of State Surplus Or Forfeited Firearms | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 373 — An Act To Establish "Welcome Home" As The Official State Anthem | Yea | Apr 1, 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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