Con-Con  |  HP1448

HP1448 applies to Congress for an Article V convention to establish term limits and address campaign finance reform.

The Main State House of Representatives rejected H1448 on March 6, 2024 by a vote of 40 to 97. We have assigned pluses to the nays because a so-called “Convention of the States” would not be of “limited” purpose. The vague and contradictory text contained in this joint resolution dangerously permits what Article V of the U.S. Constitution describes as a “convention for proposing amendments”. Notably, Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct structural deficiencies in the federal government, not the behavior of its elected officials. HP1448 should be opposed in favor of less risky, more precise, and immediate solutions that would restore power back to the states and to the people, such as clear-cut proposals in Congress to repeal bad amendments or state nullification of specific unauthorized federal laws.

Equal Pay  |  LD1703

LD1703 modifies the Maine Equal Pay Law to stipulate that within the same establishment, employers cannot differentiate between employees based on race by offering lower wages to any employee for a particular job within the state if the requirements for skill, effort, and responsibility are comparable to those of another race.

The Maine State House of Representatives passed LD1703 on June 6, 2023 by a vote of 112 to 20. We have assigned pluses to the nays because equal pay for equal work is a liberal talking point and businesses should be paying their employees based on experience and performance or however they see fit. The government should not be telling businesses how they should be compensating their employees. That is done naturally by the free market.

Energy Scoring System  |  LD1101

LD1101 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. Recipients can voluntarily report their scores to the trust, which maintains a database of these scores.

The Maine State House of Representatives passed LD1101 on June 8, 2023 by a vote of 71 to 65. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a ridiculous expansion of government and invasion of privacy. This legislation violates the fourth amendment which ensures, “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” Additionally, this legislation aligns with the goals outlined in Agenda 2030.

Hormone Therapy for Minors  |  LD535

LD535 outlines the process by which minors, aged 16 and above, can provide informed consent for “gender-affirming” hormone therapy without parental or guardian consent.

The Maine State House of Representatives passed LD535 on June 27, 2023 by a vote of 71 to 65. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Marxists and Leftists are pushing their woke agenda — telling everyone that one can choose their own gender and decide what their pronouns are. They are pushing this on younger generations, which is pure indoctrination. Additionally, 16 and 17 year olds, are not old enough to consent.

Abortion  |  LD616

LD616 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.

The Maine State House of Representatives passed LD616 on June 20, 2023 by a vote of 79 to 66. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Maine should act to ban abortion, which disregards the unalienable right to life endowed by God to every person. States have a duty to not only secure this most sacred right, as guaranteed by both the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, but to also reject the notion that “heath care” is in any manner the legitimate object of government.

Minimum Wage  |  LD1376

LD1376 increases the state minimum wage of $15 per hour.

The Maine State House of Representatives passed LD1376 on June 12, 2023 by a vote of 71 to 70. We have assigned pluses to the nays because minimum wage laws are anti-constitutional acts of government-imposed theft that violate the right to freedom of contract between employers and employees. They go against free-market principles and disparage the principles of both the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, which were intended to protect “private property” and guarantee “equal protection of the laws” for all Americans.

Gender Records  |  LD956

LD956 requires healthcare facilities to collect data on sexual orientation and gender identity during intake and whenever demographic information is gathered.

The Maine State Senate passed LD956 on May 18, 2023 by a vote of 22 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because for years the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas that an individual can decide whatever gender they want to be. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders and health officials should know better.

Energy Scoring System  |  LD1101

LD1101 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. Recipients can voluntarily report their scores to the trust, which maintains a database of these scores.

The Maine State Senate passed LD1101 on June 12, 2023 by a vote of 22 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this is a ridiculous expansion of government and invasion of privacy. This legislation violates the fourth amendment which ensures, “the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” Additionally, this legislation aligns with the goals outlined in Agenda 2030.

Civil Rights  |  LD868

LD868 extends the protections of the Maine Civil Rights Act to include actions that cause “emotional distress” or “fear of violence”, allowing the Attorney General to take legal action to safeguard these rights and empowering individuals affected to seek relief through civil actions.

The Maine State Senate passed LD868 on June 12, 2023 by a vote of 23 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taking legal action against “emotional distress” or “fear of violence” is just another red flag-type law, potentially stripping people’s First Amendment right to free speech. These terms are broad and vague, and interpretation could be subjective.

Abortion  |  LD616

LD616 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.

The Maine State Senate passed LD616 on June 21, 2023 by a vote of 23 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Maine should act to ban abortion, which disregards the unalienable right to life endowed by God to every person. States have a duty to not only secure this most sacred right, as guaranteed by both the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, but to also reject the notion that “heath care” is in any manner the legitimate object of government.

MaineCare Sex Changes  |  LD1040

LD1040 mandates that MaineCare provide reimbursement for treatment related to “gender dysphoria.” It also prohibits discrimination in reimbursement based on a MaineCare member’s “gender identity.”

The Maine State Senate passed LD1040 on June 20, 2023 by a vote of 23 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because taxpayers should not be on the hook to cover sex change surgery for its citizens.

Minimum Wage  |  LD1376

LD1376 increases the state minimum wage of $15 per hour.

The Maine State Senate passed LD1376 on June 13, 2023 by a vote of 22 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because minimum wage laws are anti-constitutional acts of government-imposed theft that violate the right to freedom of contract between employers and employees. They go against free-market principles and disparage the principles of both the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution, which were intended to protect “private property” and guarantee “equal protection of the laws” for all Americans.

State-Controlled Health Care  |  LD1045

LD1045 establishes the Maine Health Care Plan, which provides universal health care coverage to all residents of the state.

The House passed LD1045 on June 15, 2021, by a vote of 81 to 58. We have pluses to the nays because health care is not the legitimate object of government, nor should be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. No state should compel its citizens to furnish taxpayer money for a government-run health care system or any other unconstitutional project in violation of the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment.

Taxpayer-Funded Abortions  |  LD811

LD811 reimburses MaineCare providers engaged primarily in the delivery of “comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services.”

The Senate passed LD811 on April 25, 2022, by a vote of 18 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should act to ban abortion and secure the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Gender Changes on Birth Certificates  |  LD855

LD855 permits the issuance of a new certificate of birth following an application for a “gender marker” change.

The House passed LD855 on June 14, 2021, by a vote of 82 to 56. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill attempts to erase manhood and womanhood by absurdly replacing biological “sex” on birth certificates with fictional “gender markers” that endorse homosexuality and transgenderism. The state does not have the constitutional authority to redefine males and females, who — as the Declaration of Independence affirms — are created by God and form the basis of self-government, which begins with the individual and the family.

State-Controlled Health Care  |  LD1045

LD1045 establishes the Maine Health Care Plan, which provides universal health care coverage to all residents of the state.

The Senate passed LD1045 on June 16, 2021, by a vote of 21 to 13. We have pluses to the nays because health care is not the legitimate object of government, nor should be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. No state should compel its citizens to furnish taxpayer money for a government-run health care system or any other unconstitutional project in violation of the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment.

[Motion to Defeat] Right to Self-Defense  |  LD1138

LD1138 would permit the use of deadly force to prevent death or serious bodily injury in self-defense, or in defense of a 3^rd person, or to prevent a kidnapping, robbery, or gross sexual assault.

The Senate passed a motion to defeat LD1138 on June 14, 2021, by a vote of 20 to 15. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government has a duty to secure the natural, individual, and unalienable right to self-defense — of one’s life, liberty, and property. This fundamental right belongs to the people and is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment.

Ranked-Choice Voting in Maine’s Constitution  |  LD202

LD202 proposes to amend the Constitution of Maine to implement ranked-choice voting in general elections for the offices of Governor, State Senator, and State representative.

The House failed to pass LD202 on June 8, 2021, by a vote of 77 to 65 (two-thirds vote required). We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should oppose all attempts to enact ranked-choice voting. This complicated, multiple-round, and unconstitutional method threatens election integrity by allowing a candidate to potentially win without genuine support from a plurality of voters. The scheme’s ballot casting requirements not only undermine a citizen’s right to vote, but could effectively force them to violate their conscience.

[Motion to Defeat] Limiting the Governor’s Emergency Powers  |  LD980

LD980 would place several limitations on the powers of the Governor to issue and maintain an emergency proclamation, and specify that a violation by the Governor of the exercise of emergency powers is an impeachable offense.  

The Senate passed a motion to defeat LD980 on June 8, 2021, by a vote of 21 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Article IV, Section 1, of the Maine Constitution vests legislative power in the House of Representatives and the Senate, not the Governor. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.

[Motion to Defeat] Limiting the Governor’s Emergency Powers  |  LD980

LD980 would place several limitations on the powers of the Governor to issue and maintain an emergency proclamation, and specify that a violation by the Governor of the exercise of emergency powers is an impeachable offense.  

The House passed a motion to defeat LD980 on June 7, 2021, by a vote of 78 to 62. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Article IV, Section 1, of the Maine Constitution vests legislative power in the House of Representatives and the Senate, not the Governor. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.

[Motion to Defeat] Right to Self-Defense  |  LD1138

LD1138 would permit the use of deadly force to prevent death or serious bodily injury in self-defense, or in defense of a 3^rd person, or to prevent a kidnapping, robbery, or gross sexual assault.  

The House passed a motion to defeat LD1138 on June 3, 2021, by a vote of 79 to 62. We have assigned pluses to the nays because government has a duty to secure the natural, individual, and unalienable right to self-defense — of one’s life, liberty, and property. This fundamental right belongs to the people and is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the 14^th Amendment.

[Motion to Defeat] Article V Convention: Term Limits  |  HP0438

HP348 would apply to Congress to call an “Article V constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to impose congressional term limits.”  

The Senate passed a motion to defeat HP348 on June 2, 2021, by a vote of 21 to 13. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because term limits conflict with the right of the American people to choose their representatives. Moreover, states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.

“Racial Impact Statements” for Legislation  |  LD2

LD2 requires, upon the request of a legislative committee, the preparation of a “racial impact statement,” which assesses the potential impact that legislation could have on “historically disadvantaged” racial populations.

The Senate passed LD2 on March 11, 2021, by a vote of 25 to 7. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill divides and targets citizens on account of race, which makes it unconstitutional as well as immoral. The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment guarantee that no state shall deprive “any person” of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law, nor deny them the “equal protection” of the laws.

[Motion to Defeat] Article V Convention: Term Limits  |  HP0438

HP348 would apply to Congress to call an “Article V constitutional convention to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to impose congressional term limits.”  

The House passed a motion to defeat HP348 on May 19, 2021, by a vote of 80 to 61. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because term limits conflict with the right of the American people to choose their representatives. Moreover, states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.