Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Democrats voted. How topics are assigned
›Jobs & cost of living180 with · 22 against207 votes
Creates the Maine Quality Care Act, setting minimum direct care registered nurse staffing levels by patient care unit in hospitals, freestanding emergency departments and ambulatory surgical facilities, with staffing calculation, anti-retaliation, record-keeping and civil-penalty enforcement provisions.
On the version voted Apr 8, 2026: Makes supplemental appropriations for state government for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, sets the K-12 education cost and state share, updates state tax conformity to the federal code, and creates an Affordability Payment Program of $300 payments to eligible recipients.
Sets Maine's state budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 and adjusts fiscal 2025 spending, and changes related laws, including raising the cigarette tax from $2 to $3.50 per pack starting January 5, 2026, with a matching increase on other tobacco products.
Jun 18, 2025 · Passed 18–16 · against most DemocratsOfficial record ↗
As introduced, requires the State Court Administrator to contract for court security when a lack of security disrupts more than 2% of a court's scheduled time in a month, offering the contract first to the county sheriff's office.
As amended in committee, bars possessing, importing or transferring firearms, frames and receivers without serial numbers, with exceptions such as antiques and curios or relics; lets licensed dealers imprint serial numbers; and bars making, selling or knowingly possessing undetectable firearms.
As introduced, removes set dollar amounts for legislators' meal and housing allowances and has the Legislative Council set them, capped at the federal per diem rate.
On the version voted Jun 13, 2025: Imposes an extra 1.07% tax on corporate income over $3.5 million, bringing the top rate to 10%, with revenue directed to agricultural purposes in a set order of priority.
On the version voted Jun 16, 2025: Requires the Department of Transportation and Maine Turnpike Authority to assess whether capacity expansion projects raise greenhouse gas emissions or per-capita vehicle miles traveled, and to alter scope or design to ensure a neutral or lower impact.
On the version voted May 29, 2025: Allows electric vehicles bought or leased from out-of-state authorized dealers that meet in-state requirements to qualify for the Electric Vehicle Fund incentive, and clarifies eligibility rules for electric bicycle incentives.
As amended, requires MaineCare to pay Maine Veterans' Homes facilities a daily rate per MaineCare resident, set by the department and adjusted annually for inflation, and appropriates funding.
On the version voted May 7, 2025: Establishes a COVID-19 Review Commission to review the state's COVID-19 response, including executive orders, related contracts, health data, and agency policies and rules, and to report its findings.
Creates the Maine Quality Care Act, setting minimum direct care registered nurse staffing levels by patient care unit in hospitals, freestanding emergency departments and ambulatory surgical facilities, with staffing calculation, anti-retaliation, record-keeping and civil-penalty enforcement provisions.
Allows a school board to let a board member's spouse serve as a stipend employee and volunteer, and allows a written nepotism policy for stipend positions. The provisions repeal July 1, 2028.
As introduced, creates a refundable tax credit equal to 70% of the cost of publicly funded education for parents of eligible students enrolled in nonpublic schools, delayed until 2027-2028 for currently enrolled students.
As introduced, requires superintendents to approve a student's transfer between school administrative units when the parent approves and the receiving unit has the physical space and staff to enroll the student.
On the version voted Jun 10, 2025: Creates a fund at the Maine State Housing Authority to support resident ownership of mobile home parks, financed by a $10,000-per-lot fee on sales of such parks, with buyers whose net worth is under $50,000,000 exempt.
As introduced, creates a 7-member commission to study foreclosure laws, rules and timelines, including how they affect availability of foreclosed properties for affordable housing and the role of mortgages sold on the secondary market.
On the version voted Jun 2, 2025: Requires residential general contractors to be licensed, creates a Residential Construction Board to administer licensing, and sets penalties for violations, with funding appropriated.
As introduced, broadens drug-impairment testing law to cover impairment by any drug, replaces "drug recognition expert" with "law enforcement officer", and clarifies that the Secretary of State immediately suspends the license of a person who fails to submit to or complete the test.
On the version voted Jun 16, 2025: Requires the Department of Transportation and Maine Turnpike Authority to assess whether capacity expansion projects raise greenhouse gas emissions or per-capita vehicle miles traveled, and to alter scope or design to ensure a neutral or lower impact.
On the version voted May 29, 2025: Allows electric vehicles bought or leased from out-of-state authorized dealers that meet in-state requirements to qualify for the Electric Vehicle Fund incentive, and clarifies eligibility rules for electric bicycle incentives.
As amended, bars knowingly or recklessly disclosing a minor's personal identifying information that causes stalking, physical harm, serious property damage or reasonable fear for the safety of the minor or a close relation; allows civil damages, brought through a representative, and protection from harassment orders.
On the version voted Jun 25, 2025: Directs the Maine Arts Commission to study federal and national efforts to protect artists from AI copyright infringement and to monitor educational use of copyrighted work, with $25,000 in one-time funding.
As introduced, requires businesses that knowingly publish obscene matter online to verify users are of age by reasonable methods and bars them from keeping users' identifying information after verification.
As amended, requires MaineCare to pay Maine Veterans' Homes facilities a daily rate per MaineCare resident, set by the department and adjusted annually for inflation, and appropriates funding.
Voted against most of their party on 38 of 613 party-divided votes on file.
Most often on: Jobs & cost of living (19), Rights & public safety (8), Climate & energy (4)
An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services
What it does: As introduced, creates a Department of Child and Family Services and moves child and family services and child welfare functions to it from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 11–9, Republicans 1–13
An Act to Support Nonprofit Organizations by Authorizing the Operation of Electronic Lucky Seven Devices and Similar Sealed Ticket Games
What it does: Authorizes the Gambling Control Unit to license eligible organizations to operate electronic lucky seven devices, limits their number, location and operation, and requires distributors of the devices to be licensed.
Voted yes · most Democrats voted no · Democrats 8–12, Republicans 10–4
An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits for Hunting Outfitters
What it does: On the version voted Apr 9, 2026: Makes technical corrections to the committee amendment on moose hunting lodge permits, including keeping the outfitter share of all moose permits at 2% rather than 5% and conforming r…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 15–5, Republicans 4–10
An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature's Access to Confidential Records
A yes vote would have accepted the committee minority's report that LD 127 pass as amended by Amendment B, which requires a biennial confidentiality-policy briefing and lets a confidential evaluation report go to the oversight committee before public release. (AI-written)
What it does: On the version voted Apr 14, 2026: Requires the Office of Program Evaluation and Government Accountability director to brief the Government Oversight Committee every two years on confidentiality policies, and lets the…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 10–9, Republicans 0–14
An Act to Amend the Law Governing Agricultural Labor Housing Standards
A yes vote would have accepted the committee majority's report that LD 2089 pass as amended by Committee Amendment A, which makes agricultural labor housing rules discretionary for the Bureau of Labor Standards instead of required. (AI-written)
What it does: On the version voted Apr 2, 2026: Makes it optional rather than required for the Bureau of Labor Standards to adopt rules on the health, safety and welfare of agricultural workers living in employer-provided housing,…
Voted no · most Democrats voted yes · Democrats 15–4, Republicans 0–14
Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.
SC 1080 · ME SENATE
ACF - nomination of Judith Camuso of Falmouth, for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board
NoVOTED
Motion: CONFIRMATION BE OVERRIDDEN — Shall the Recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry that the Senate Confirm the Nomination of Judith Camuso of Falmouth for Appointment to the Land for Maine's Future Board be Overridden?
Would override the committee's recommendation to confirm Judith Camuso of Falmouth as a member of the Land for Maine's Future Board.
ACF - nomination of Patrick C. Keliher of Alna, for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board
NoVOTED
Motion: CONFIRMATION BE OVERRIDDEN — Shall the Recommendation of the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry that the Senate Confirm the Nomination of Patrick C. Keliher of Alna for Appointment to the Land for Maine's Future Board be Overridden?
Would override the committee's recommendation to confirm Patrick C. Keliher of Alna as a member of the Land for Maine's Future Board.
HCIFS - nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth, for appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care
NoVOTED
Motion: COMMIT — Commit Nomination and Accompanying Papers to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services (S.C. 1037)
Would send the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care back to the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee instead of proceeding to a confirmation vote.
A yes vote would have indefinitely postponed the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care, ending its consideration without a confirmation vote. (AI-written)
Would send the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care back to the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee instead of proceeding to a confirmation vote.
HCIFS - nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth, for appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care
NoVOTED
Motion: COMMIT — Commit Nomination and Accompanying Papers to the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services (S.C. 1037)
Would send the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care back to the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee instead of proceeding to a confirmation vote.
HCIFS - nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth, for appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care
NoVOTED
Motion: TABLE UNTIL LATER — Table Until Later (S.C. 1037)
A yes vote would have tabled the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care until later, delaying the confirmation vote. (AI-written)
Would send the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care back to the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee instead of proceeding to a confirmation vote.
HCIFS - nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth, for appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care
NoVOTED
Motion: CONFIRMATION BE OVERRIDDEN — Shall the Recommendation of the Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services that the Senate Confirm the Nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth for Appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care be Overridden? YEA: 12 NAY: 18 ABSENT: 0 EXCUSED: 5 MOTION: FAILS (Confirmed)
A yes vote would have overridden the committee's recommendation to confirm Dr. Patrick Connolly to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care, rejecting his confirmation. (AI-written)
Would send the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care back to the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee instead of proceeding to a confirmation vote.
HED - nomination of Tami Gower of Wells, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine
NoVOTED
Motion: CONFIRMATION BE OVERRIDDEN — Shall the Recommendation of the Committee on Housing and Economic Development that the Senate Confirm the Nomination of Tami Gower of Wells for Appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine be Overridden?
Would override the committee's recommendation to confirm Tami Gower of Wells as a member of the Finance Authority of Maine.
HED - nomination of Juliet Browne, Esq. of Portland, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine
NoVOTED
Motion: CONFIRMATION BE OVERRIDDEN — Shall the Recommendation of the Committee on Housing and Economic Development that the Senate Confirm the Nomination of Juliet Browne, Esq. of Portland for Appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine be Overridden?
Would override the committee's recommendation to confirm Juliet Browne, Esq. of Portland as a member of the Finance Authority of Maine.
HED - nomination of Daniel Kleban of Cumberland Foreside, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine
NoVOTED
Motion: CONFIRMATION BE OVERRIDDEN — Shall the Recommendation of the Committee on Housing and Economic Development that the Senate Confirm the Nomination of Daniel Kleban of Cumberland Foreside for Appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine be Overridden?
Would override the committee's recommendation to confirm Daniel Kleban of Cumberland Foreside as a member of the Finance Authority of Maine.
