2023 ME Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Maine Legislature in 2023 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our second state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.
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House Votes
1. Con-Con
Applies to Congress for an Article V convention to establish term limits and address campaign finance reform.
2. 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.
3. Minimum Wage
Increases the state minimum wage of $15 per hour.
4. Equal Pay
Amends the Maine Equal Pay Law by prohibiting pay discrimination based on race.
5. 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.
6. Hormone Therapy for Minors
Outlines the process by which minors, aged 16 and above, can provide informed consent for "gender-affirming" hormone therapy without parental or guardian consent.






































