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 208 — An Act To Eliminate The 72-Hour Waiting Period On Firearm Purchases | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1821 — An Act To Ensure Responsible Business Practices By Licensed Firearms Dealers | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1009 — An Act To Restore Full Civil Rights To Possess Firearms To Persons Previously Convicted Of Certain Nonviolent Felony Crimes | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1230 — An Act To Abolish The 72-Hour Waiting Period For A Gun Purchase | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1803 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Optometric Practice | Nay | Apr 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1457 — Resolve, To Allow The Maine Turnpike Authority To Conduct A Pilot Program To Implement Automated Speed Control Systems In Highway Work Zones | Nay | Apr 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 555 — An Act To Create A Separate Department Of Child And Family Services | Nay | Apr 9, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1647 — An Act To Amend The Maine Human Rights Act To Provide Additional Remedies For Educational Discrimination | Yea | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2212 — An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Apr 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2155 — An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2217 — An Act Related To The Electronic Tagging Of Deer | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1902 — An Act To Support Nonprofit Organizations By Authorizing The Operation Of Electronic Lucky Seven Devices And Similar Sealed Ticket Games | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2155 — An Act To Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses For The Sale Of Liquor By Manufacturers | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2212 — An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2212 — An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2231 — An Act To Support Owners Of Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes And Tiny Homes | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2212 — An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2212 — An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1941 — An Act To Implement Recommendations Of The Commission To Examine Reestablishing Parole | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1917 — An Act To Allow The Sealing Of Criminal History Record Information Related To Convictions For Conduct That Is No Longer A Crime In The State | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1941 — An Act To Implement Recommendations Of The Commission To Examine Reestablishing Parole | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1893 — An Act To Establish An Independent Office Of The Child Advocate | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2054 — An Act To Clarify The Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits For Hunting Outfitters | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 2212 — An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 307 — An Act Regarding Energy, Utilities And Technology | Yea | Apr 8, 2026 | 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
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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
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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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