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Joe Rafferty D

State Senator
Maine Senate District 31 — Seat 3
Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028
Email: [email protected]

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On Record (36)

Bill Children And FamiliesDANCE INSTRUCTORSProtective Services (child)
An Act To Require Certain Individuals Who Instruct Children Under 18 Years Of Age In Dance Or Creative Movement To Undergo A Criminal Background Check
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AbuseProtection ActionsPROXIMITY RESTRICTIONS
An Act To Provide A Court Authority To Issue Proximity Restrictions In Protection From Abuse Orders
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Administrative UnitsSchool administrationSCHOOL UNIONS
An Act To Create A Process For The Residents Of A Municipality To Withdraw From A School Union
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CARDIAC EMERGENCY PLANSMedicalSchool Policies
An Act To Require Cardiac Emergency Response Plans And Athletic Emergency Action Plans For Schools And School-Sponsored Athletic Events
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Educational OptionsSchool ChoiceTRANSFER STUDENTS
An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements For Transfer Students
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Adult EducationENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITIONPrograms
Resolve, To Establish A Pilot Program To Expand Intensive English Language Learner Programs
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CODES OF CONDUCTDisciplineSchool Policies
An Act To Update The Provision Of Law Concerning Student Codes Of Conduct In Order To Reflect Best Practices Regarding Behavioral Threat Assessment And Response
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill RailroadsSAFETYWHEEL TEMPERATURE SENSORS
An Act To Require Train Axle Bearing Sensors To Be Installed On Passenger Rail Lines
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill CREWSRailroadsSAFETY
An Act To Require A Minimum Of 2 Persons On A Crew For The Operation Of Freight Trains
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill FATALITY INFORMATIONRailroadsSAFETY
An Act To Prohibit The Public Release Of Information Regarding A Railroad Fatality
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AssistanceHOUSINGStudents
An Act To Prevent Student Homelessness
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Fund AccountsSchool Funding FormulaUNALLOCATED BALANCES
An Act Regarding Unallocated Balances In A School Administrative Unit School Budget
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Charter SchoolsCommissionEducational Options
An Act To Establish The Maine Charter School Commission As A Public Instrumentality Of The State
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AdministrationEducation DeptImprovements
An Act To Improve Education In Maine
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Education DeptGREEN SCHOOLS NETWORKPowers
An Act To Establish The Maine Green Schools Network
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Health CareRegulationSchool Policies
An Act To Update Certain Duties Regarding Student Health Related To Communicable And Infectious Disease
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Job TrainingMENTORING PROGRAMSSchool Programs
An Act To Require School Administrative Units To Adopt Mentoring Programs For Teachers And To Improve Existing Programs
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Provisions RevisedSchool administrationUnorganized Territory
An Act To Update The Laws Governing Education In The Unorganized Territory
May 19, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill School PoliciesHealth Care
An Act to Update Certain Duties Regarding Student Health Related to Communicable and Infectious Disease
An Act to Update Certain Duties Regarding Student Health Related to Communicable and Infectious Disease
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill School administrationAdministrative Units
An Act to Create a Process for the Residents of a Municipality to Withdraw from a School Union
An Act to Create a Process for the Residents of a Municipality to Withdraw from a School Union
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill RailroadsSAFETY
An Act to Prohibit the Public Release of Information Regarding a Railroad Fatality
An Act to Prohibit the Public Release of Information Regarding a Railroad Fatality
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Educational OptionsSchool Choice
An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements for Transfer Students
An Act Regarding Superintendent Agreements for Transfer Students
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Educational OptionsCharter Schools
An Act to Establish the Maine Charter School Commission as a Public Instrumentality of the State
An Act to Establish the Maine Charter School Commission as a Public Instrumentality of the State
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill RailroadsSAFETY
An Act to Require Train Axle Bearing Sensors to Be Installed on Passenger Rail Lines
An Act to Require Train Axle Bearing Sensors to Be Installed on Passenger Rail Lines
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Education DeptPowers
An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network
An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill School Funding FormulaFund Accounts
An Act Regarding Unallocated Balances in a School Administrative Unit School Budget
An Act Regarding Unallocated Balances in a School Administrative Unit School Budget
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill RailroadsSAFETY
An Act to Require a Minimum of 2 Persons on a Crew for the Operation of Freight Trains
An Act to Require a Minimum of 2 Persons on a Crew for the Operation of Freight Trains
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill School PoliciesMedical
An Act to Require School Boards to Adopt a Policy on Automated External Defibrillator Access at School-sponsored Athletic Events
An Act to Require School Boards to Adopt a Policy on Automated External Defibrillator Access at School-sponsored Athletic Events
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill AbuseProtection Actions
An Act to Provide a Court Authority to Issue Proximity Restrictions in Protection from Abuse Orders
An Act to Provide a Court Authority to Issue Proximity Restrictions in Protection from Abuse Orders
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Adult EducationPrograms
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Expand Intensive English Language Learner Programs
Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Expand Intensive English Language Learner Programs
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill School ProgramsJob Training
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Teacher Mentoring Programs in Maine Public Schools
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education to Review Teacher Mentoring Programs in Maine Public Schools
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill HOUSINGAssistance
An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness
An Act to Prevent Student Homelessness
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Education DeptAdministration
An Act to Improve Education in Maine
An Act to Improve Education in Maine
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill School administrationUnorganized Territory
An Act to Update the Laws Governing Education in the Unorganized Territory
An Act to Update the Laws Governing Education in the Unorganized Territory
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill School PoliciesDiscipline
An Act to Update the Provision of Law Concerning Student Codes of Conduct in Order to Reflect Best Practices Regarding Behavioral Threat Assessment and Response
An Act to Update the Provision of Law Concerning Student Codes of Conduct in Order to Reflect Best Practices Regarding Behavioral Threat Assessment and Response
Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share
Bill Neutral Children And FamiliesProtective Services (child)
An Act to Require Certain Individuals Who Instruct Children Under 18 Years of Age in Dance or Creative Movement to Undergo a Criminal Background Check
An Act to Require Certain Individuals Who Instruct Children Under 18 Years of Age in Dance or Creative Movement to Undergo a Criminal Background Check
Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Crossposts (75)

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Resolve, Establishing The Commission To Update Maine'S Public Policy On Higher Education
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Increase Contingency Reserves For Maine'S Consumer-Owned Electric Transmission And Distribution Utilities
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Clarify Certain Terms In The Automotive Right To Repair Laws
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Resolve, To Establish A Pilot Program To Protect Firefighters From Cancer
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Resolve, To Create A Working Group On The Status Of School Libraries And On Public Libraries In Maine
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An Act To Repurpose Long Creek Youth Development Center And Build A Community System Of Support
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An Act To Ensure Equitable Staffing Ratios Across The State For Career And Technical Education Programs In Areas With Smaller Student Populations
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An Act To Establish Procedures For School Construction Projects
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An Act To Establish A Permanent Free Community College Program For Maine
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An Act Regarding Eligibility To Apply For A Department Of Education Diploma
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An Act To Designate Certain Bridges As Veterans Memorial Bridges
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An Act To Amend The Definition Of "Homestead" Under The Homestead Property Tax Exemption Laws
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An Act To Require The University Of Maine School Of Law To Provide An Online Degree Program
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An Act To Prohibit Coyote-Killing Contests In Maine
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Require Personal Finance To Be Taught As A Separate Course In Order For A Student To Obtain A High School Diploma
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An Act To Improve Transportation Infrastructure In Maine
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An Act To Ensure Equal Access To A Full School Day For All Students
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An Act To Fund The Maine Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
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An Act To Ensure The Retention Of R1 Research Institution Status By The University Of Maine
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Support Mobile Home Residents In Purchasing Their Mobile Home Parks
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Establish A Recall Process For Public School Board Members
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Prohibit The Consideration Of Legacy Preferences Or Donor Preferences In Postsecondary Educational Institution Admissions
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act Regarding Information That May Be Shared By Law Enforcement Entities With A School Superintendent Or A Principal
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Provide Support For Certain Maine Discovery Museum Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics Educational Programming Throughout The State
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Continue Support For The Maine Multicultural Center
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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Resolve, To Establish The Commission To Recommend Methods For Preventing Deed Fraud In The State
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Increase The State'S Share Of Retired Teacher Health Insurance
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Establish The African American Studies Advisory Council And Provide Funding To Support African American Studies
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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Resolve, To Name The Bridge Between Milford And Old Town The Alton L. Drinkwater Memorial Bridge
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Allow The Secretary Of State To Collect Excise Taxes On Motor Vehicles Owned By Residents Who Are Unhoused
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Support The Northern New England Poison Center
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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Resolve, Establishing The Commission To Study Mainecare Estate Recovery
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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Resolve, To Study The Effects Of Artificial Intelligence, Cellular Telephones And Social Media On Public Education
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Provide Property Tax Stabilization For Older Maine Residents
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An Act Regarding Eligibility For Historic Preservation Bond Proceeds
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Expand Access To Early Childhood Nutrition By Establishing A Grant Program For Public Preschools
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Support Higher Education In Maine By Providing Funds To Maine'S Community Colleges
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Strengthen The So-Called Maine Hire-A-Vet Program
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Provide Funding To The Maine School Of Science And Mathematics And Clarify Sending School Administrative Unit Obligations
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Provide Grants To Schools That Contract For Behavioral And Mental Health Services
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Expand Law Education And Training By Creating A Night Law School Program
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Strengthen Maine'S Child Protection Laws By Limiting Contact With Violent Offenders
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act Regarding Public Higher Education Funding In The State
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Increase State Funding For The Campuses Of The University Of Maine System And To Raise The Minimum Hourly Wage For Employees Of The System
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Increase Support For Statewide Emergency Broadcast Messaging
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Protect Students By Ensuring Schools Have Complete Information About School Employees And Applicants For Employment
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Ensure Subsidy Reimbursements For Certain Child Care Providers
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Improve Access To Child Care And Early Childhood Education By Establishing Regional Resource Hubs
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Support Immersive Outdoor Education By Establishing The Outdoor School For All Maine Students Program
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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Resolve, To Raise Mainecare Reimbursement Rates For Detoxification Services For Substance Use Disorder Treatment
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Establish A Grant Program To Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities For Students With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities Or Autism Spectrum Disorder
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Reduce Property Taxes And Finance Public School Construction And Education Through A 3 Percent Sales Tax On Hotel And Lodging Place Rentals
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Restrict Removal Of Common Loons For Relocation In Maine From Bodies Of Water Of 500 Acres Or Less
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Update The Laws Regarding Athletic Trainers
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Establish That All Maine Residents Have Equal Rights Under The Law
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Amend The Laws Governing The Crime Of Endangering The Welfare Of A Child
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Establish The School Energy Savings Revolving Loan Fund
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Bolster The Maine Teacher Residency Program
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Raise The Minimum State Standard For Mathematics Education For A High School Diploma
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Direct The Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board To Assess Strategies To Reduce Prescription Drug Costs And To Take Steps To Implement Reference-Based Pricing
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Address The Shortage Of Direct Care Workers For Children With Disabilities In Maine
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An Act To Increase The Minimum Salary For Teachers
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An Act To Fund The Doctors For Maine'S Future Scholarship Program
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Provide Funds To Reduce Student Homelessness
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An Act To Amend The Maine Human Rights Act To Provide Additional Remedies For Educational Discrimination
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Foster Career And Technical Education In Maine Schools By Creating An Additional Pathway To Certify Industrial Arts Teachers
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Coastal Climate Resiliency
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Update The Statutory Definition Of "Machine Gun" And Prohibit Possession Of A Rapid-Fire Device
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Update Reimbursement Rates For Transportation Of Deceased Persons By Funeral Homes When The Transport Is At The Request Of The Chief Medical Examiner
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Provide De-Escalation And Behavior Intervention Training For School Personnel
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An Act Regarding The Substance Use Disorder Services Commission
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An Act To Clarify Residency Requirements For And Provide Funding To The Maine School Of Science And Mathematics
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Require School Boards And Governing Bodies Of Approved Private Schools To Implement Wearable Panic Alert Systems
May 19, 2026 · details / share
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An Act To Establish A Statewide Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kit Tracking System And Update Certain Requirements Regarding Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Kits
May 18, 2026 · details / share
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An Act Regarding Education
An Act Regarding Education
Mar 31, 2026 · details / share