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Richard A. Bennett

Richard A. Bennett

Maine

Independent Senate District 18
Record ID: ME-Senate-18-BENNETT-R
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Legislation
Sponsored Bills
Bill Title Status Session
LD 1643 An Act to Establish the Maine Life Science Innovation Center enrolled 132
LD 2155 An Act to Clarify Certain Laws Governing Licenses for the Sale of Liquor by Manufacturers in_committee 132
LD 1646 An Act to Amend Maine's Good Samaritan Laws Regarding Suspected Drug-related Overdoses failed 132
LD 1772 An Act to Establish the Fund for a Healthy Maine Stabilization Fund enrolled 132
LD 2059 An Act to Provide Required Funding for the Reimbursement of Assigned Counsel enacted 132
LD 1955 An Act to Increase Child Care Affordability failed 132
LD 2066 An Act to Establish the Child Care Employment Award enrolled 132
LD 2147 An Act to Provide Funding to Improve the College and Career Readiness of Certain Students in Androscoggin and Oxford Counties failed 132
LD 1999 An Act to Exclude Agricultural Leases from the Definition of "Subdivision"" Under the Planning and Land Use Regulation Laws" enacted 132
LD 1814 An Act to Increase Transparency in State Government by Amending Laws Regarding Persons Attempting to Influence the Competitive Bidding Process and Lobbyist Reporting During Rule-making Processes failed 132
LD 2004 An Act to Enhance Support of Local Nutrition Incentive Programs by Modifying the Eligibility Requirements of the Fund to Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives enacted 132
LD 1419 An Act to Provide a Sales Tax Exemption for Housing Constructed Off-site Similar to That for On-site Construction enrolled 132
LD 1835 An Act to Improve Nonemergency MaineCare Transportation failed 132
LD 1636 Resolve, to Study Changing the Start of the State Fiscal Year to October 1st failed 132
LD 754 An Act to Ban the Sale, Use and Possession of Single-use Electronic Cigarettes and to Review Extended Producer Responsibility Options for All Batteries failed 132
LD 1605 An Act to Support Farmers and Food Banks Affected by Federal Funding Cuts to Their Existing Contracts failed 132
LD 755 An Act to Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths by Allowing Municipalities to Approve the Establishment of Overdose Prevention Centers in_committee 132
LD 2150 An Act to Establish Procedures for Restricting Access to State Property, Access to State Services and Communication with or Through State Entities in_committee 132
LD 839 An Act to Create the Net Energy Billing Cost Stabilization Fund enacted 132
LD 1871 An Act to Permit Sealing Criminal History Record Information of Victims of Sex Trafficking or Sexual Exploitation enacted 132
LD 1840 An Act to Amend the Maine Medical Use of Cannabis Act enacted 132
LD 581 An Act to Fund the Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship Program failed 132
LD 1865 Resolve, to Create a Tax Incentive Pilot Project to Encourage Businesses to Adopt a 4-day Workweek in_committee 132
LD 1867 An Act to Prohibit Financial Institutions from Using Merchant Category Codes to Identify or Track Firearm Purchases or Disclose Firearm Purchase Records failed 132
LD 1870 An Act to Establish a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program to Impose Penalties on Climate Polluters failed 132
LD 362 An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Replenish the Land for Maine's Future Program in_committee 132
LD 1649 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study and Recommend Solutions for Modernizing and Improving the Effectiveness of the Legislature failed 132
LD 1139 An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes enrolled 132
LD 117 An Act to Provide Funding for Sexual Assault Services enacted 132
LD 1912 An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Address Maine's Housing Shortage in_committee 132
LD 127 An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature's Access to Confidential Records in_committee 132
LD 1665 An Act to Provide Property Tax Relief to Maine Families failed 132
LD 395 An Act to Restore Access to Federal Laws Beneficial to the Wabanaki Nations in_committee 132
LD 1424 An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Investment in Workforce Housing and Raise Certain Income Eligibility Limits in the Affordable Homeownership Program in_committee 132
LD 1425 An Act to Improve Access to Sustainable and Low-barrier Trauma Recovery Services enrolled 132
LD 146 An Act to Increase the Maximum Amount of the Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit That May be Taken in a Year enacted 132
LD 1443 An Act to Ensure the Financial Stability of Behavioral Health Service Providers and Housing Assistance Providers enrolled 132
LD 1193 An Act to Require the Legislature to Elect Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor in Convention with an Open Ballot System failed 132
LD 1962 An Act to Establish the Corrections Ombudsman in_committee 132
LD 1453 Resolve, to Establish the Housing Production Innovation Working Group enacted 132
LD 690 An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Provide Funding for Affordable and Low-income Housing Programs in_committee 132
LD 1208 An Act to Amend the Statutory Balance Limit on the Finance Authority of Maine's Loan Insurance Reserves for General Fund Transfers enacted 132
LD 467 An Act to Require the State to Pay Medicare Part B Premiums for Certain Retired State Employees failed 132
LD 1014 An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Develop Maine Talent and Innovation by Improving the Infrastructure of the University of Maine System in_committee 132
LD 1528 An Act to Support Farmland Conservation enrolled 132
LD 1529 An Act to Enhance the Protection of High-value Natural Resources Statewide enacted 132
LD 506 An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Research and Development and Commercialization in_committee 132
LD 1022 An Act to Protect and Increase Access to Justice in Civil Legal Matters for Persons with Low Incomes failed 132
LD 1023 Resolve, to Reestablish the Blue Economy Task Force to Support Maine's Emergence as a Center for Blue Economy Innovation and Opportunity in the 21st Century enacted 132
LD 1287 An Act to Support Workforce Development by Establishing the Housing Stability Fund enacted 132
LD 13 An Act to Provide Funds Necessary for the Production and Delivery of Election Materials by the Secretary of State failed 132
LD 1805 An Act to Establish a Post-judgment Review Process for Crimes Committed by Victims of Sex Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation failed 132
LD 14 An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks enrolled 132
LD 783 An Act to Continue Support for the Maine Multicultural Center failed 132
LD 785 An Act to Enact the Remaining Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act in_committee 132
LD 1816 An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Conduct an Inventory of Existing Forensic Examination Kits in the Possession of Law Enforcement failed 132
LD 1311 An Act to Expand Maine's Health Care Workforce by Improving Educational Opportunities enrolled 132
LD 34 An Act to Increase the Minimum Salary for Teachers failed 132
LD 549 An Act to Establish a Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System and Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits enrolled 132
LD 1960 An Act to Exempt Electronic Smoking Devices or Other Tobacco Products Containing Ingestible Hemp from the Tax Imposed on Tobacco Products failed 132
LD 1963 An Act to Protect and Compensate Public Utility Whistleblowers 2025-06-18 132
LD 1298 An Act Establishing Alternative Pathways to Social Worker Licensing in_committee 132
LD 1715 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Amend the Appointment and Confirmation Process for Certain Judicial, Civil and Military Officers 2025-06-17 132
LD 1866 An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the State-designated Agency Advocating for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness enacted 132
LD 508 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Constitutional Officers to Be Elected by Popular Election failed 132
LD 1733 An Act to Provide Reduced Interest Rates for Logging and Fishing Operations enacted 132
LD 455 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Statewide Popular Election of the Secretary of State, the Treasurer of State and the Attorney General for 4-year Terms failed 132
LD 985 An Act to Impose a Moratorium on the Ownership or Operation of Hospitals in the State by Private Equity Companies or Real Estate Investment Trusts enacted 132
LD 4 An Act to Adopt Eastern Standard Time Year-round failed 132
LD 1065 An Act Regarding the Reduction and Recycling of Food Waste enacted 132
LD 1451 Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation to Establish the Maine Coordinating Working Group on Access and Mobility enacted 132
LD 1375 Resolve, to Establish a Working Group to Address Regulatory Barriers to Housing Construction enacted 132
LD 1349 An Act to Require Legislative Approval for a Contract to Operate the Juniper Ridge Landfill failed 132
LD 589 An Act to Establish a State Minimum Hourly Wage for Agricultural Workers enacted 132
LD 358 An Act to Increase Fees Paid to Registers of Deeds enacted 132
LD 132 Resolve, to Establish the Commission to Study the Constitution of Maine failed 132
LD 138 An Act Regarding the Permitting of Projects Affecting Public-use Airports Under the Natural Resources Protection Act and the Site Location of Development Laws enacted 132
LD 1736 An Act to Increase the Supply of Child Care Services Through the Use of Contracts enacted 132
LD 115 An Act to Assess Impact Fees on Megayachts failed 132
LD 1445 An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults enacted 132
LD 3 An Act to Adopt Eastern Daylight Time Year-round Contingent on Federal Approval enacted 132
LD 11 An Act Regarding Temperature Standards for School Buildings enacted 132
LD 1292 An Act to Codify the Maine Turnpike Authority's Contributions to the Highway Fund with Regard to the Sensible Transportation Policy Act failed 132
LD 1958 An Act to Ensure Due Process for Recipients of No Trespass Orders on Certain State Properties in_committee 132
LD 1213 An Act Regarding Apportionment of Stipends to Agricultural Fairs enacted 132
LD 551 An Act to Restore Balanced Emergency Powers failed 132
LD 356 Resolve, Directing the Board of Pesticides Control to Prohibit the Use of Rodenticides in Outdoor Residential Settings enacted 132
LD 1413 An Act to Amend Laws Governing Hearing Aid Dealers to Allow an Exception to Certain Hearing Examination Requirements enacted 132
LD 202 An Act to Increase the Number of Children a Child Care Provider May Care for Without Having to Be Licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services enacted 132
LD 1550 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Amend Its Rules to Protect Water Quality by Reducing Nutrient Pollution from Septic Systems enacted 132
LD 788 An Act to Promote an Innovation-driven Economy by Increasing Research and Development Spending enacted 132
LD 23 An Act to Extend the Period of Time a Dentist May Operate the Practice of a Deceased or Incapacitated Dentist enacted 132
LD 895 An Act to Support Immersive Outdoor Education by Establishing the Outdoor School for All Maine Students Program enacted 132
LD 1729 An Act to Increase the Rate of Reimbursement to Municipalities for Revenue Lost as a Result of the Maine Resident Homestead Property Tax Exemption failed 132
LD 1798 An Act to Increase Revenue Sharing and to Control Property Taxes failed 132
LD 1546 An Act to Require Recommendations from Study Commissions to Be Printed as Legislative Documents failed 132
LD 357 An Act to Establish a State Minimum Hourly Wage for Agricultural Workers failed 132
LD 1415 An Act to Expand Reporting Requirements for Legislators and Lobbyists failed 132
LD 1714 An Act to Create a New Pathway to Licensure to Drive School Buses failed 132
LD 955 An Act to Ensure Human Oversight in Medical Insurance Payment Decisions failed 132
LD 1732 An Act to Allow a Municipality to Waive the Excise Tax on an Antique Automobile Owned by a Person 65 Years of Age or Older failed 132
LD 1317 An Act to Promote Responsible, Cost-effective Energy in Maine by Amending the Tariff Rates Applicable to the Commercial and Institutional Net Energy Billing Program failed 132
LD 563 Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services to Apply for a Waiver from the Federal Government for the Medicaid Limitation on Payment to a Facility with More than 16 Inpatient Beds for Psychiatric Treatment failed 132
LD 1455 An Act to Prevent Illegal Cannabis Growing Operations in the State failed 132
LD 1203 An Act to Provide Grants to Schools That Contract for Behavioral and Mental Health Services failed 132
LD 757 Resolve, to Study and Oversee Water in the State of Maine failed 132
LD 203 An Act to Provide an Income Tax Credit for Employer-supported Child Care failed 132
LD 1491 An Act to Provide a Tax Credit for New Attorneys Practicing in Underserved Areas failed 132
LD 1489 Resolve, to Provide Stability to Long-term Care Facility Funding failed 132
LD 676 An Act to Fund the Recommendations of the Mountain Division Rail Use Advisory Council failed 132
LD 136 An Act to Transfer the Responsibility for Tax Expenditure Review from the Government Oversight Committee to the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation failed 132
LD 951 An Act to Require Disclosure of Campaign Funding Sources failed 132
LD 1527 An Act to Require Postage Prepaid Envelopes Be Provided for the Return of Absentee Ballots failed 132
LD 580 An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by Prohibiting Fees Charged for Receiving Paper Statements from Financial Institutions and Credit Card Issuers enacted 132
LD 367 An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Improve Highways, Bridges and Nonhighway Modes of Transportation in_committee 132
LD 989 An Act to Recognize Amateur Radio License Holders by Waiving Fees for License Plates Displaying Call Signs failed 132
LD 586 An Act to Provide a Court Authority to Issue Proximity Restrictions in Protection from Abuse Orders enacted 132
LD 1102 Resolve, to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Brain Health and Reducing the Risk of Dementia failed 132
LD 133 An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Nuisance Dogs failed 132
LD 1199 Resolve, Regarding the Development of a Medication Administration Training Program for Maine Youth Camps failed 132
LD 7 An Act to Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Residents 65 Years of Age or Older failed 132
LD 12 An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act to Apply to Legislative Caucuses failed 132
LD 116 An Act to Prohibit the Use of Piercing Guns failed 132
LD 469 An Act to Prioritize State Access to Electricity Generated in Canada via High-impact Electric Transmission Lines failed 132
LD 258 Resolve, to Establish a Program to Recruit and Retain Behavioral Health Clinicians failed 132
LD 360 An Act Supporting the Dirigo Reads Literacy Program failed 132
LD 381 An Act to Enable Mortgage Portability and Promote Housing Affordability in the State failed 132
LD 196 An Act Regarding Documents Obtained by Subpoena by the Government Oversight Committee failed 132
LD 463 Resolve, to Rename the New Ten Mile River Bridge on Pequawket Trail in Brownfield the Brownfield Veterans Memorial Bridge enacted 132
LD 464 Resolve, to Rename the Brackett Mill Bridge in Denmark the Brackett Mill Veterans Memorial Bridge enacted 132
LD 118 An Act to Allow Candidates for Sheriff and District Attorney to Participate in the Maine Clean Election Act failed 132
LD 207 An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Qualifying Contributions of Cash Under the Maine Clean Election Act failed 132