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 1586 — An Act To Amend The Regional School Unit Budget Validation Referendum Law | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 61 — An Act To Regulate Employer Surveillance To Protect Workers | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 885 — An Act To Allow Certain Persons With A Permit To Carry Concealed Handguns To Possess Or Discharge A Firearm On School Property | Yea | May 28, 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 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1292 — An Act To Codify The Maine Turnpike Authority'S Contributions To The Highway Fund With Regard To The Sensible Transportation Policy Act | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1024 — An Act To Expand The List Of Crimes That Do Not Qualify For Immunity Under Maine'S Good Samaritan Laws Concerning Drug-Related Medical… | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 278 — An Act To Eliminate The Tobacco Products Tax On Certain Products That Contain Nicotine | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 384 — An Act To Prevent Student Homelessness | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 771 — An Act To Include Possession Of Compounds, Mixtures Or Substances Containing A Detectable Amount Of Certain Scheduled Drugs To Prove The… | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 16 — An Act To Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts In Downeast Maine | Yea | May 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 301 — An Act To Allow The Public Utilities Commission To Establish Performance-Based Metrics And Rate-Adjustment Mechanisms For A Public Utility… | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1017 — An Act To Include Food Provided Or Served At Emergency Shelters In General Assistance Reimbursement | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 900 — An Act To Protect State Retiree Pensions From Inflation | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 87 — An Act Regarding The State Workforce Board | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 115 — An Act To Assess Impact Fees On Megayachts | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 218 — An Act To Make Student Transfer Agreements Renew Automatically Except In Certain Circumstances | Nay | May 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1288 — An Act To Amend Certain Provisions Of Maine'S Drug Laws Regarding Heroin, Fentanyl And Cocaine | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 551 — An Act To Restore Balanced Emergency Powers | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 639 — An Act To Improve Training Opportunities For Law Enforcement Officers | Yea | May 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 482 — An Act To Expand Educational Opportunities And Broaden Educational Services For Students Enrolled In Equivalent Instruction Programs | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 10 — Joint Resolution Making Separate Applications To The Congress Of The United States Calling Article V Conventions To Propose Amendments… | Yea | May 22, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 702 — An Act To Designate January 6Th As A Day To Remember And To Preserve The Accounts Of Witnesses To The Events Of January 6, 2021 | Nay | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1204 — An Act To Support Direct Access Worker Employment By Removing Certain Employment Disqualifications | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 10 — Joint Resolution Making Separate Applications To The Congress Of The United States Calling Article V Conventions To Propose Amendments… | Yea | May 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 10 — Joint Resolution Making Separate Applications To The Congress Of The United States Calling Article V Conventions To Propose Amendments… | Nay | May 22, 2025 | fail | 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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