R
Rick Mason
ME House District 97
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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
Environment & Energy 23Transportation & Infrastructure 15Government Operations & Budget 11Economy & Taxes 7Agriculture 5Healthcare 4Education 3Labor & Employment 3Housing 2Other 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1Civil Rights & Liberties 1Criminal Justice & Policing 1Gun Policy 1Immigration 1Social Services & Welfare 1Technology & Privacy 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME House District 97 current
Maine |
Republican | Dec 7, 2022 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| ME House District 97
Maine |
Republican | Dec 6, 2017 | Dec 6, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| ME House District 56
Maine |
Republican | — | Dec 6, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (804 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD 500 — An Act To Ensure Access To Safe Drinking Water From Household Wells In Rural Areas By Expanding Testing | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 493 — An Act To Expand Testing For Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To Private Drinking Water Wells | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1437 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Specify The Qualifications Of Electors In State And Local Elections | Nay | May 28, 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 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 343 — An Act To Direct The Public Utilities Commission To Seek Informational Bids Regarding Small Modular Nuclear Reactors In The State | Yea | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1329 — An Act To Identify United States Citizenship Status On Driver'S Licenses And Nondriver Identification Cards | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 551 — An Act To Restore Balanced Emergency Powers | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 309 — An Act To Allow A Political Party To Determine How That Party'S Nominee Is Selected In A Primary Election | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 671 — An Act To Abolish The Maine Income Tax And Establish A Zero-Based Budget | Nay | May 28, 2025 | pass | 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 28, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 112 — An Act To Promote Opportunities By Establishing A Student Wage | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 61 — An Act To Regulate Employer Surveillance To Protect Workers | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 277 — An Act To Repeal The Law Prohibiting Places Of Business From Being Open To The Public On Sunday | Not voting | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1462 — An Act To Promote Artisans And The Creative Economy | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 853 — An Act To Replace The Minimum Hourly Wage With A Regionally Based Living Wage | Nay | May 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 60 — An Act To Allow Employees To Request Flexible Work Schedules | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1219 — An Act To Increase State Funding For The Campuses Of The University Of Maine System And To Raise The Minimum Hourly Wage For Employees Of… | Yea | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 855 — An Act To Limit Eligibility Under The Maine Clean Election Act | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1331 — Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine Regarding When The Governor May Call The Legislature Into Session | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 29 — Resolve, To Require The Department Of Transportation To Implement The Recommendations Of The Lower Road Rail Use Advisory Council | Yea | May 27, 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 | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 784 — An Act To Require Health Insurance Coverage For Specialized Risk Screening For First Responders | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 1586 — An Act To Amend The Regional School Unit Budget Validation Referendum Law | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 331 — Resolve, Directing The Department Of Health And Human Services To Ensure Timely Reimbursement Under Mainecare Regarding Hospital Cost… | Nay | May 27, 2025 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| LD 29 — Resolve, To Require The Department Of Transportation To Implement The Recommendations Of The Lower Road Rail Use Advisory Council | Nay | May 27, 2025 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (5 as lead sponsor)
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LD 1083
ME · —
Resolve, To Require The Department Of Environmental Protection To Assess Existing Water Retention Structures And Water Levels
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LD 47
ME · —
An Act To Provide An Exception To A Fishing Prohibition Near The Crooked Brook Dam
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LD 937
ME · —
An Act To Establish A Permit To Hunt Coyote Over Bait
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LD 777
ME · —
An Act To Standardize The Muzzle-Loading Season Statewide
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LD 2054
ME · —
An Act To Clarify The Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits For Hunting Outfitters