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 1228 — An Act To Clarify Certain Terms In The Automotive Right To Repair Laws | Nay | Jan 20, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 588 — An Act To Enact The Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1802 — An Act To Implement The Recommendations Of The Maine Commission On Public Defense Services To Clarify When An Indigent Criminal Defendant… | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1088 — An Act To Enact The Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1126 — An Act Requiring Serial Numbers On Firearms And Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms | Nay | Jun 25, 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 | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1731 — An Act To Increase The Influence Of The Maine State Ferry Advisory Board On The Funding And Operations Of The Maine State Ferry Service | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 556 — An Act To Preserve Heating And Energy Choice By Prohibiting A Municipality From Prohibiting A Particular Energy System Or Energy Distributor | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1217 — An Act Regarding The New Markets Tax Credit And The Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program | Nay | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1816 — An Act To Establish A Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System And Conduct An Inventory Of Existing Forensic… | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 698 — An Act To Sustain Emergency Homeless Shelters In Maine | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 556 — An Act To Preserve Heating And Energy Choice By Prohibiting A Municipality From Prohibiting A Particular Energy System Or Energy Distributor | Nay | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | 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 | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1126 — An Act Requiring Serial Numbers On Firearms And Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms | Nay | Jun 25, 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 | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | 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 | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1217 — An Act Regarding The New Markets Tax Credit And The Maine New Markets Capital Investment Program | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 182 — An Act To Require The Department Of Health And Human Services To Establish Mainecare Reimbursement Rates For The Maine Veterans' Homes On A… | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SP 799 — Joint Order, To Require The Joint Standing Committee On Appropriations And Financial Affairs To Report Out 2 Bills To The Senate | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 166 — An Act To Prohibit The Sale Of Tobacco Products In Pharmacies And Retail Establishments Containing Pharmacies | Nay | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 549 — An Act To Establish A Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System And Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual… | Yea | Jun 25, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1968 — An Act To Amend The Laws Regarding Legislative Reimbursement | Nay | Jun 25, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1777 — An Act To Clarify Tariff Rates For Nonresidential Customers Participating In Net Energy Billing With A Distributed Generation Resource | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1270 — An Act To Establish The Department Of Energy Resources | Yea | Jun 18, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 746 — An Act To Authorize A Local Option Sales Tax On Short-Term Lodging To Fund Municipalities And Affordable Housing | Nay | Jun 18, 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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