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 771 — An Act To Include Possession Of Compounds, Mixtures Or Substances Containing A Detectable Amount Of Certain Scheduled Drugs To Prove The… | Yea | May 20, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 86 — An Act To Update The Laws Regarding Education | Yea | May 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 189 — An Act To Increase Availability And Affordability Of Mental Health Care And Substance Use Disorder Services By Removing The Certificate Of… | Yea | May 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 492 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Provide For Parental Rights | Yea | May 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 542 — An Act Regarding Municipal Property Tax Levy Limits | Yea | May 20, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1080 — An Act Prohibiting Public Utilities From Requiring Deposits Based Solely On A Residential Customer'S Income | Nay | May 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 743 — An Act To Increase The Availability And Affordability Of Health Care By Eliminating Certificate Of Need Requirements | Yea | May 20, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 16 — An Act To Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts In Downeast Maine | Nay | May 20, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1080 — An Act Prohibiting Public Utilities From Requiring Deposits Based Solely On A Residential Customer'S Income | Yea | May 20, 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 20, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 92 — An Act Regarding The Management Of The Waste Components Of A Solar Energy Development Upon Decommissioning | Nay | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 54 — An Act To Require Employers To Disclose Pay Ranges And Maintain Records Of Employees' Pay Histories | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 163 — An Act To Require Health Insurance Coverage For Federally Approved Nonprescription Oral Hormonal Contraceptives And Nonprescription… | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 16 — An Act To Establish Separate Prosecutorial Districts In Downeast Maine | Nay | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 644 — An Act To Expand Employment Opportunities For Minor Students By Eliminating Certain Work Limitations | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 421 — An Act To Eliminate Barriers To Reentry Into The Community After Incarceration By Repealing Certain Driver'S License Suspension Provisions | Nay | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 618 — An Act To Allow Minors Under 16 Years Of Age To Work Until 9 P.M. During The School Year And Until 10 P.M. During Summer Vacation | Nay | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 837 — An Act To Require The Office Of The Public Advocate To Implement The State'S Climate Action Plan | Nay | May 14, 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… | Nay | May 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 704 — An Act To Clarify Performance Standards For Quarries | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 422 — An Act To Require The State To Obtain Municipal Approval Before Placing Noncitizens In The Municipality | Yea | May 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 918 — An Act To Allow A Qualifying Religious Organization To Self-Insure For Automobile Insurance | Nay | May 14, 2025 | pass | 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 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 187 — An Act To Prohibit Labor Organizations From Imposing Mandatory Service Fees On Nonmembers | Yea | May 13, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1948 — An Act To Fund Mainecare | Yea | May 13, 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
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An Act Regarding Temperature Standards For School Buildings
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LD 12
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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
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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
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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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