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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Mar 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Yea | Mar 13, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Yea | Mar 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HP 367 — Joint Order Allowing Reports Of Ought Not To Pass To Be Made After The Committee Vote | Yea | Mar 4, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Feb 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Yea | Feb 11, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 209 — An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For The Expenditures Of State Government… | Nay | Feb 11, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 102 — Joint Order, To Amend Joint Rule 308 To Allow Referencing Of Bills By The Secretary Of The Senate And The Clerk Of The House At All Times | Yea | Jan 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 97 — Joint Order, To Amend The Joint Rules Based On The Recommendations Of The Joint Select Committee On Joint Rules | Nay | Jan 14, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 99 — Joint Order, To Amend Joint Rule 214 To Require Approval Of Memorials If Submitted After Cloture | Yea | Jan 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 98 — Joint Order, To Amend Joint Rule 208 To Eliminate Most Concept Drafts | Yea | Jan 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 101 — Joint Order, To Amend Joint Rule 215 To Clarify The Language Of That Rule | Yea | Jan 14, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 100 — Joint Order, To Amend Joint Rule 215 To Remove The Requirement For A 2/3 Vote | Yea | Jan 14, 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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