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 939 — An Act To Increase The Maximum Permissible Size Of Recreational Campfires | Nay | Apr 22, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 522 — Resolve, Directing The Permanent Commission On The Status Of Women To Study The Extent Of Workforce Gender Segregation In The State | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 219 — An Act To Limit Hypodermic Apparatus Exchange Programs To A One-For-One Exchange | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 708 — An Act To Allow For Rescission Of A Site Location Of Development Permit When A Development Is Decommissioned | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 143 — An Act To Improve Women'S Health And Economic Security By Funding Family Planning Services | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1185 — An Act To Prohibit Persons Under 18 Years Of Age From Marrying | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 969 — An Act To Increase Emergency Medical Services Provider Training Opportunities | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 735 — An Act To Protect Sand Dunes On Sears Island And To Establish Criteria For Legislation Regarding Land Development | Yea | Apr 17, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 827 — An Act To Allow The Sale Of Polymer-Coated Cookware That Is Authorized For Food Contact By The United States Food And Drug Administration | Yea | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 436 — An Act To Prohibit State Agencies From Promoting The Covid-19 Vaccination To Children | Nay | Apr 15, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 585 — An Act To Use Certain Regional Transmission Organization Payments For Beneficial Electrification To Reduce Electricity Rates | Nay | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 488 — An Act To Protect Coastal Property By Allowing Property Owners To Protect Their Existing Dwellings | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 601 — An Act To Remove State-Imposed Referendum Requirements Regarding Nuclear Power | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 495 — An Act To Require Rules Designed To Reduce Climate Change To Include Estimates Of The Reduction In Adverse Climate Effects And Of The Cost… | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 633 — An Act Concerning The Restoration Of Electricity During Emergencies For Certain Medically Vulnerable Individuals Who Rely On Electronic… | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1281 — An Act To Address The Safety Of Nurses And Improve Patient Care By Enacting The Maine Quality Care Act | Nay | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 56 — An Act To Remove The 5 Cent Fee For Bags In Retail Stores | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 303 — An Act To Repeal The Law Prohibiting Unauthorized Paramilitary Training | Nay | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 69 — An Act To Repeal The Law Restricting The Use Of Certain Plastic, Paper And Single-Use Bags | Yea | Apr 10, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 580 — An Act To Protect Maine Consumers By Prohibiting Fees Charged For Receiving Paper Statements From Financial Institutions And Credit Card… | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 373 — An Act To Establish "Welcome Home" As The Official State Anthem | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 226 — An Act To Protect The Cultural Resources And Historical Heritage Of Sears Island In Searsport By Extending Conservation Easement Protections | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 80 — An Act To Designate The Seppala Siberian Sleddog As The Maine State Dog | Yea | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1463 — An Act To Prohibit The Auctioning Of State Surplus Or Forfeited Firearms | Nay | Apr 8, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 373 — An Act To Establish "Welcome Home" As The Official State Anthem | Yea | Apr 1, 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
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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
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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