R
Rick Bennett
ME Senate District 18
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Topics in their record
Topics found in sponsored legislation and separately sourced statements. Legislative activity on a topic is not presented as a policy stance. 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 18
Maine |
Independent | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 6, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| ME Senate District 19
Maine |
Independent | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 7, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (771 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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LD 2212
An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations And Allocations From The General Fund And Other Funds For…
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INDEFINITELY POSTPONE | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 693837cd-4e1c-40ff-a994-b9b195736706 | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/693837cd-4e1c-40ff-a994-b9b195736706 CC0-1.0 |
| TABLE UNTIL LATER | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b06c709f-e2fe-4db2-a16a-bc3e4ca23214 | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b06c709f-e2fe-4db2-a16a-bc3e4ca23214 CC0-1.0 | |
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LD 2165
An Act To Change Supervisory Authority Over The Capitol Police
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RECEDE AND CONCUR | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 704de59f-b42e-4b29-8200-9766fbdc660f | Apr 8, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/704de59f-b42e-4b29-8200-9766fbdc660f CC0-1.0 |
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LD 1918
An Act To Clarify The Criminal History Record Information Act With Respect To Criminal Charges…
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 5153ad38-6395-4ea9-a760-fb258c511939 | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/5153ad38-6395-4ea9-a760-fb258c511939 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2106
An Act To Prohibit The Disclosure Of Nonpublic Records Without Proper Judicial Review
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0569e43f-bbf1-41d2-abd3-0e261e867ea3 | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0569e43f-bbf1-41d2-abd3-0e261e867ea3 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2018
An Act To Amend The Requirements Governing Self-Insurance Plans In The Paid Family And Medical…
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7018da54-12a3-4457-98fc-6a6828264e57 | Apr 8, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7018da54-12a3-4457-98fc-6a6828264e57 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2208
An Act To Offset Federal Cuts To Health Insurance For Certain Maine Families And Seniors
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll b81b94ea-1a60-4cf3-a0d6-efe2cb29bb52 | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/b81b94ea-1a60-4cf3-a0d6-efe2cb29bb52 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2100
An Act To Update The Laws Regarding Fuel Gas Detector Requirements
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RECEDE AND CONCUR | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll daa61ced-24ef-4c0d-9d75-4611b7e9a2e1 | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/daa61ced-24ef-4c0d-9d75-4611b7e9a2e1 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 127
An Act To Strengthen Legislative Oversight Of Government Agencies And Programs By Reaffirming The…
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ACCEPT MINORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 0e7c7439-b7b3-4197-b438-7c66016edb76 | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/0e7c7439-b7b3-4197-b438-7c66016edb76 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2089
An Act To Amend The Law Governing Agricultural Labor Housing Standards
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 23a26e97-162b-45d5-b9ad-00812759de55 | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/23a26e97-162b-45d5-b9ad-00812759de55 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 1059
An Act To Establish The Process For The Selection Of Delegates For A Convention Called Under The…
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 6a5a1b97-e80d-4167-88ab-f9f170c50514 | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/6a5a1b97-e80d-4167-88ab-f9f170c50514 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2217
An Act Related To The Electronic Tagging Of Deer
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 95d6a2ac-0ead-4062-b0ce-8c9598775db4 | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/95d6a2ac-0ead-4062-b0ce-8c9598775db4 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 1865
Resolve, To Create A Tax Incentive Pilot Project To Encourage Businesses To Adopt A 4-Day Workweek
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RECEDE AND CONCUR | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 57697718-275b-4057-a2a5-ca8f13480e86 | Apr 7, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/57697718-275b-4057-a2a5-ca8f13480e86 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2176
An Act To Create A Right To Judicial Review Under The Maine Civil Rights Act For Persons…
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 12430b0b-89c7-4c76-b66a-5a17d5e1a3e6 | Apr 7, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/12430b0b-89c7-4c76-b66a-5a17d5e1a3e6 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2157
An Act To Prohibit The Unauthorized Use Of Drones On Or Over The Premises Of Correctional…
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ACCEPT REPORT 'A' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll dee39621-b6d3-4b19-b1de-69e27967b2d1 | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/dee39621-b6d3-4b19-b1de-69e27967b2d1 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 19
An Act To Change The Definition Of "Oversized Atv" In The Laws Governing The Registration Of…
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ACCEPT REPORT 'A' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll e602f217-a408-427f-bc50-728e3f1ff2ce | Apr 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/e602f217-a408-427f-bc50-728e3f1ff2ce CC0-1.0 |
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LD 1911
An Act To Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information For Certain Crimes
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 4c1a1b81-8be5-4181-8210-86a61726e4a1 | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/4c1a1b81-8be5-4181-8210-86a61726e4a1 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 1507
An Act To Require General Public Notification Of Oil Terminal Facility Transfer Activities
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RECEDE AND CONCUR | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1f996b1d-0d47-4bb5-ba1f-c60d3093ba2f | Apr 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1f996b1d-0d47-4bb5-ba1f-c60d3093ba2f CC0-1.0 |
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LD 1966
An Act To Improve Access To Community Solar Programs In The State
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 7d58685c-efd1-4ccf-b3ea-aab9d0f56e7b | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/7d58685c-efd1-4ccf-b3ea-aab9d0f56e7b CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2097
An Act To Modify The Law Governing Revocation Of A Code Enforcement Officer'S Certification
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 89ba8efe-bd01-44b8-9a73-16545209dc88 | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/89ba8efe-bd01-44b8-9a73-16545209dc88 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2077
An Act To Reduce The Cost Of Purchasing A Home By Providing Grants To Reduce Mortgage Rates
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll ad7495a5-7271-4709-b2cb-4a57faf2794d | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/ad7495a5-7271-4709-b2cb-4a57faf2794d CC0-1.0 |
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LD 1957
An Act To Promote Film Production In Maine
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT | Nay | upper · stage not recorded · roll 8e920ed9-a3b4-4f50-8db2-29498e9d5218 | Apr 6, 2026 | fail | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/8e920ed9-a3b4-4f50-8db2-29498e9d5218 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2200
An Act To Prohibit Noncompete Clauses For Health Care Professionals As Recommended By The…
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ADOPT SENATE AMENDMENT (S-625) to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 206d88f2-2690-488e-ab6a-8bc452eccd75 | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/206d88f2-2690-488e-ab6a-8bc452eccd75 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2071
An Act To Expand Access To Vaccines Approved By The United States Food And Drug Administration By…
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ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1760228e-c5e9-41be-83b5-46d384872f37 | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/1760228e-c5e9-41be-83b5-46d384872f37 CC0-1.0 |
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LD 2148
An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Health Insurance Premium Cap For State Employees
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ACCEPT REPORT 'A' OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll a5cb6f4f-39fd-41cf-a87c-c83e766bbff7 | Apr 6, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) ocd-vote/a5cb6f4f-39fd-41cf-a87c-c83e766bbff7 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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