2024 ME Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Maine Legislature in 2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
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Senate Votes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Renewable Energy Transmission
Imposes new rules on the development of renewable energy transmission in northern Maine.
4. Abortion and Sex Changes
Establishes legal protections for individuals and healthcare providers involved in "gender-affirming" and "reproductive health care" services.
5. 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."
6. National Popular Vote
Enters Maine into the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
How did they vote?
| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric L. Brakey | R | 100% | ||||||
| Benjamin M. Chipman | D | 0% | ||||||
| Troy Dale Jackson | D | 0% | ||||||
| Lisa Keim | R | 83% | ||||||
| David P. LaFountain | D | 0% | ||||||
| Peter A. Lyford | R | 100% | ||||||
| Matthew G. Pouliot | R | 80% | ||||||
| Eloise A. Vitelli | D | 0% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 0% |
| Republican | 90.8% |
