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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 493 — An Act To Expand Testing For Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To Private Drinking Water Wells | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 697 — An Act To Direct The Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board To Assess Strategies To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs And To Take Steps… | Yea | May 29, 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 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 893 — An Act To Exempt Nonprofit Agricultural Membership Organizations From Insurance Requirements | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 671 — An Act To Abolish The Maine Income Tax And Establish A Zero-Based Budget | Yea | May 29, 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… | Nay | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 342 — An Act To Include Nuclear Power In The State'S Renewable Portfolio Standard | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1063 — An Act To Require Competitive Procurement Of Electricity From Generators Fueled By Municipal Solid Waste In Conjunction With Recycling | Yea | May 29, 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 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 500 — An Act To Ensure Access To Safe Drinking Water From Household Wells In Rural Areas By Expanding Testing | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1437 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Specify The Qualifications Of Electors In State And Local Elections | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 723 — An Act Requiring The Maine Criminal Justice Academy To Develop A Nonresidential Basic Law Enforcement Training Program | Nay | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1329 — An Act To Identify United States Citizenship Status On Driver'S Licenses And Nondriver Identification Cards | Yea | May 29, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 681 — An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding In The State | Nay | May 29, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 732 — An Act To Prohibit Copyrights For Works Of State Government | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1405 — An Act To Amend Laws Governing The Public Utilities Commission Concerning Participant Funding | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1462 — An Act To Promote Artisans And The Creative Economy | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1536 — An Act To Amend The Laws Governing Bail | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1420 — Resolve, To Establish The Commission To Ensure A Just And Equitable Energy Transition For Maine'S Workforce | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 60 — An Act To Allow Employees To Request Flexible Work Schedules | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 775 — An Act Requiring Voter Approval Of Legislative And Gubernatorial Pay Increases | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 213 — An Act To Increase The Sales Commission Of Retailers Selling Lottery Tickets | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1331 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine Regarding When The Governor May Call The Legislature Into Session | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 525 — An Act To Strengthen Maine Citizens' Second Amendment Rights By Allowing The Discharge Of Firearms On Private Property That Is Within 500… | Nay | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 66 — An Act To Expand Access To The Maine Wage Assurance Fund | Yea | May 28, 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
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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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