R
Rick Bennett
ME Senate District 18
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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
Government Operations & Budget 94Healthcare 44Economy & Taxes 33Environment & Energy 33Social Services & Welfare 29Labor & Employment 27Housing 25Education 22Criminal Justice & Policing 19Civil Rights & Liberties 17Transportation & Infrastructure 17Agriculture 13Elections & Voting 13Banking & Finance 12Other 7Technology & Privacy 4Foreign Policy & Trade 2Veterans Affairs 2Gun Policy 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME Senate District 18 current
Maine |
Independent | Dec 7, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| ME Senate District 19
Maine |
Independent | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 7, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| ME Senate District 18
Maine |
Independent | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 6, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (771 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| LD 297 — An Act Regarding The Management Of Oversized Bulky Waste From Wastewater Treatment Plants | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1126 — An Act Requiring Serial Numbers On Firearms And Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1496 — An Act To Ensure Ongoing Access To Medications And Care For Chronic Conditions And Conditions Requiring Long-Term Care By Changing… | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 930 — An Act To Amend The Law Governing Items Identified As Prison Contraband | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1657 — An Act To Expand The Use Of Tax Increment Revenue For Affordable Housing By Adding Authorized Project Costs | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1649 — Resolve, To Establish The Blue Ribbon Commission To Study The Operations Of The Legislature | 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 1044 — An Act To Clarify The Qualifying Use Of Tax Increment Financing For Extension Of A Development District | Yea | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1138 — An Act To Reduce Pollution Associated With Transportation In Alignment With The State'S Climate Action Plan | 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 | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1109 — An Act To Reduce Gun Violence Casualties In Maine By Prohibiting The Possession Of Large-Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1126 — An Act Requiring Serial Numbers On Firearms And Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms | Nay | Jun 12, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1934 — An Act To Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 150 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Provide For The Popular Election Of The Treasurer Of State | Yea | Jun 11, 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 | Nay | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 96 — An Act To Amend The Motor Vehicles And Traffic Law Governing Mandatory Driver'S License Suspension For Refusing Testing For Drugs Or A… | Nay | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1657 — An Act To Expand The Use Of Tax Increment Revenue For Affordable Housing By Adding Authorized Project Costs | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 913 — An Act To Prohibit Ticket Sellers From Prohibiting The Transfer Of Tickets To Third Parties | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 598 — An Act To Require Minimum Pay For Reporting To Work | Nay | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 913 — An Act To Prohibit Ticket Sellers From Prohibiting The Transfer Of Tickets To Third Parties | Nay | Jun 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1719 — An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements For Transfer Students | Nay | Jun 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1016 — An Act To Establish The Manufactured Housing Community And Mobile Home Park Preservation And Assistance Fund | Nay | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1138 — An Act To Reduce Pollution Associated With Transportation In Alignment With The State'S Climate Action Plan | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1934 — An Act To Promote Responsible Outdoor Lighting | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 419 — An Act To Increase The Transparency And Accountability Of The Maine Information And Analysis Center | Yea | Jun 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (60 as lead sponsor)
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LD 136
ME · —
An Act To Transfer The Responsibility For Tax Expenditure Review From The Government Oversight Committee To The Joint Standing Committee On Taxation
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LD 11
ME · —
An Act Regarding Temperature Standards For School Buildings
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LD 12
ME · —
An Act To Amend The Freedom Of Access Act To Apply To Legislative Caucuses
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LD 1529
ME · —
An Act To Enhance The Protection Of High-Value Natural Resources Statewide
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LD 1193
ME · —
An Act To Require The Legislature To Elect Constitutional Officers And The State Auditor In Convention With An Open Ballot System
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LD 7
ME · —
An Act To Increase The Homestead Property Tax Exemption For Residents 65 Years Of Age Or Older
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LD 207
ME · —
An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Qualifying Contributions Of Cash Under The Maine Clean Election Act
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LD 1729
ME · —
An Act To Increase The Rate Of Reimbursement To Municipalities For Revenue Lost As A Result Of The Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption
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LD 581
ME · —
An Act To Fund The Doctors For Maine'S Future Scholarship Program
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LD 1865
ME · —
Resolve, To Create A Tax Incentive Pilot Project To Encourage Businesses To Adopt A 4-Day Workweek
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