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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 2064 — An Act To Expand Access To Early Childhood Nutrition By Establishing A Grant Program For Public Preschools | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 838 — An Act To Explore Public Financing And Ownership Of Electric Transmission And Distribution Infrastructure | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1908 — An Act To Require The Cooperation Of Original Manufacturers Of Electronic Devices To Facilitate The Repair Of Those Devices By Device… | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1766 — An Act To Incorporate Probate Judges Into The Maine Judicial Branch | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1804 — An Act Concerning Funding And Oversight Of Transportation Matters | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2057 — An Act To Support Rehabilitation And Development Of Affordable Manufactured Housing Communities | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2187 — An Act To Update Certain Water Quality Standards And To Reclassify Certain Waters Of The State | Nay | Mar 24, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1343 — An Act To Protect The Right To Harvest Wildlife | Yea | Mar 24, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2114 — An Act Regarding Public Preschool Programs Serving Children Who Are 3 Years Of Age | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1923 — An Act To Repurpose Long Creek Youth Development Center And Build A Community System Of Support | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2189 — An Act To Require Prior Notification Of Closures Of Labor And Delivery Units And Changes In Maternity Or Newborn Care Services By Hospitals… | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2098 — An Act To Update Certain Higher Education Statutes | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1730 — An Act Regarding The Beneficial Electrification Policy Of The State | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HP 1485 — Joint Resolution To Honor The Life, Faith, Leadership And Legacy Of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1643 — An Act To Establish The Maine Life Science Innovation Center | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HP 1485 — Joint Resolution To Honor The Life, Faith, Leadership And Legacy Of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2099 — An Act To Amend Certain Eligibility Requirements For Secondary Students Receiving State Subsidies For Postsecondary Courses | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2056 — An Act To Provide Additional Financing Options To Consumers In The State | Nay | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1730 — An Act Regarding The Beneficial Electrification Policy Of The State | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2109 — An Act To Define "Public Education" And Clarify That A Private School Receiving Approval For Public Tuition Must Be Located In The State | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2145 — An Act To Decrease Offsets To Disability Retirement Benefits | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2156 — An Act To Provide For The 2026 And 2027 Allocations Of The State Ceiling On Private Activity Bonds | Yea | Mar 17, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HP 1485 — Joint Resolution To Honor The Life, Faith, Leadership And Legacy Of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1806 — An Act To Create A Residential Rental Unit Registry | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HP 1502 — Joint Resolution Recognizing The Muslim Celebration Of The Holy Month Of Ramadan | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | 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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