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Eric L. Brakey

Eric L. Brakey

Senator
Maine SD-020
Republican
B
83%
Freedom Score
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2023-2024 Sessions

Maine: Senate
Score: 83

Firearm Waiting Period

Imposes a 72-hour waiting period for firearm purchases, meaning a seller cannot deliver a firearm to a buyer until three days after the purchase agreement. This waiting period runs alongside any required background checks.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD2238 Roll Call 1429492 Passed 18 to 17 on 4/17/2024 See Second Amendment Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

Big-government Funding

Proposes a $30 million bond issue to fund the design, development, and maintenance of nonmotorized, motorized, and multi-use trails across Maine.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No Cost per household: -$53.00/year
LD1156 Roll Call 1427895 Passed 29 to 3 on 4/16/2024 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

Renewable Energy Transmission

Imposes new rules on the development of renewable energy transmission in northern Maine.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD1963 Roll Call 1427071 Passed 19 to 13 on 4/15/2024 See Article I Section 8 Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

Abortion and Sex Changes

Establishes legal protections for individuals and healthcare providers involved in "gender-affirming" and "reproductive health care" services.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD227 Roll Call 1426385 Passed 21 to 13 on 4/12/2024 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1 Declaration of Independence

Prohibit Paramilitary Training

Prohibits unauthorized paramilitary training in Maine. It makes it a crime (Class D) to intentionally train others in using weapons or combat techniques if the trainer knows it will be used for "civil disorder." It also bans assembling for such training with the intent of furthering "civil disorder."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD2130 Roll Call 1422739 Passed 20 to 14 on 4/9/2024 See Second Amendment Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

National Popular Vote

Enters Maine into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD1578 Roll Call 1419580 Passed 18 to 12 on 4/3/2024 See Article I Section 10 Article II Section 1 Article IV Section 4 Article V 14th Amendment Section 1 26th Amendment Section 1

Abortion

Ensures that medical malpractice insurers in Maine cannot penalize healthcare professionals who offer reproductive health services solely because they face disciplinary actions in another state for providing those services.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD616 Roll Call 1345971 Passed 23 to 11 on 6/21/2023 See Fifth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1 Declaration of Independence

MaineCare Sex Changes

Mandates that MaineCare provide reimbursement for treatment related to "gender dysphoria."
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
LD1040 Roll Call 1345375 Passed 23 to 10 on 6/20/2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1 Article I Section 8 Declaration of Independence

Minimum Wage

Increases the state minimum wage of $15 per hour.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD1376 Roll Call 1343669 Passed 22 to 11 on 6/13/2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

Energy Scoring System

Creates a home energy scoring system to evaluate residential building energy efficiency, estimating energy use and costs, suggesting improvements, and aligning with the US Department of Energy's standards.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD1101 Roll Call 1342883 Passed 22 to 10 on 6/12/2023 See Article I Section 8 Fourth Amendment Fifth Amendment 10th Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

Civil Rights

Extends the protections of the Maine Civil Rights Act to include actions that cause "emotional distress" or "fear of violence".
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: No
LD868 Roll Call 1342946 Passed 23 to 8 on 6/12/2023 See Fifth Amendment Ninth Amendment 14th Amendment Section 1

Gender Records

Requires healthcare facilities to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity during intake and whenever demographic information is gathered.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No Vote Cast: Yes
LD956 Roll Call 1327382
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