Susan Bernard

Senator, SD-001 District

Maine Senate, Republican, Maine

Latest 50 votes · 49 records

Voted NO on “an Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Certain Crimes” (LD 1911)Official title: An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Certain CrimesApr 29, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming...” (LD 127)Official title: An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature's Access to Confidential RecordsApr 29, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors...” (LD 299)Official title: An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors and Expand Grant Eligibility Under the Farmers Drought Resilience Program FundApr 14, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors...” (LD 299)Official title: An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors and Expand Grant Eligibility Under the Farmers Drought Resilience Program FundApr 14, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain...” (LD 307)Official title: An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain Data CentersApr 14, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water Wells” (LD 493)Official title: An Act to Expand Testing for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances to Private Drinking Water WellsApr 14, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Create a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices and Related Products” (LD 1519)Official title: An Act to Create a Stewardship Program for Electronic Smoking Devices and Related ProductsApr 14, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors...” (LD 299)Official title: An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors and Expand Grant Eligibility Under the Farmers Drought Resilience Program FundApr 14, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits for Hunting Outfitters” (LD 2054)Official title: An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits for Hunting OutfittersApr 14, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors...” (LD 299)Official title: An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors and Expand Grant Eligibility Under the Farmers Drought Resilience Program FundApr 14, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Amend the Essential Programs and Services School Funding Formula” (LD 2226)Official title: An Act to Amend the Essential Programs and Services School Funding FormulaApr 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Exclude Data Centers from the Business Equipment Tax Exemption and the Dirigo Business Incentives...” (LD 713)Official title: An Act to Exclude Data Centers from the Business Equipment Tax Exemption and the Dirigo Business Incentives Program and to Require the Department of Economic and Community Development to Study Financial Incentives for Data CentersApr 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use...” (LD 1847)Official title: An Act to Institute Testing and Tracking of Medical Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products Similar to Adult Use Cannabis and Cannabis Products, Dedicate a Portion of the Adult Use Cannabis Sales and Excise Tax to Medical Use Cannabis Programs and Create a Study GroupApr 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Establish the Maine Home Energy Navigator and Coaching Resource Hub” (LD 2220)Official title: An Act to Establish the Maine Home Energy Navigator and Coaching Resource HubApr 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Exempt, for Licenses Issued Prior to December 21, 2025, Persons Holding a Majority Ownership...” (LD 2155)Official title: An Act to Exempt, for Licenses Issued Prior to December 21, 2025, Persons Holding a Majority Ownership Interest from the Restriction on the Number of Manufacturing Facility Licenses and On-premises Retail LicensesApr 13, 2026, 0 records
Voted NO on “an Act to Invest in the Construction of Industrialized Housing” (LD 2230)Official title: An Act to Invest in the Construction of Industrialized HousingApr 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling Units” (LD 2173)Official title: An Act to Update the Laws Regarding Housing Developments and Accessory Dwelling UnitsApr 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Amend Certain Tax Laws Regarding the Wabanaki Nations” (LD 785)Official title: An Act to Amend Certain Tax Laws Regarding the Wabanaki NationsApr 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometric Practice” (LD 1803)Official title: An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometric PracticeApr 13, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed...” (LD 1457)Official title: Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work ZonesApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain...” (LD 1009)Official title: An Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent FeloniesApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases” (LD 208)Official title: An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm PurchasesApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm Purchases” (LD 208)Official title: An Act to Eliminate the 72-hour Waiting Period on Firearm PurchasesApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds...” (LD 2212)Official title: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027Apr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain...” (LD 1009)Official title: An Act to Restore Full Civil Rights to Possess Firearms to Persons Previously Convicted of Certain Nonviolent FeloniesApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun Purchase” (LD 1230)Official title: An Act to Abolish the 72-hour Waiting Period for a Gun PurchaseApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like...” (LD 2162)Official title: An Act to Regulate and Prevent Children's Access to Artificial Intelligence Chatbots with Human-like Features and Social Artificial Intelligence CompanionsApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Enhance Notice to Individuals Whose Access to State Property Has Been Restricted” (LD 2150)Official title: An Act to Enhance Notice to Individuals Whose Access to State Property Has Been RestrictedApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act to Provide Additional Remedies for Educational Discrimination” (LD 1647)Official title: An Act to Amend the Maine Human Rights Act to Provide Additional Remedies for Educational DiscriminationApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Ensure Responsible Business Practices by Licensed Firearms Dealers” (LD 1821)Official title: An Act to Ensure Responsible Business Practices by Licensed Firearms DealersApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services” (LD 555)Official title: An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family ServicesApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometric Practice” (LD 1803)Official title: An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Optometric PracticeApr 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain...” (LD 307)Official title: An Act to Establish the Maine Data Center Coordination Council and Place a Temporary Limitation on Certain Data CentersApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds...” (LD 2212)Official title: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027Apr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds...” (LD 2212)Official title: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027Apr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Exempt, for Licenses Issued Prior to December 21, 2025, Persons Holding a Majority Ownership...” (LD 2155)Official title: An Act to Exempt, for Licenses Issued Prior to December 21, 2025, Persons Holding a Majority Ownership Interest from the Restriction on the Number of Manufacturing Facility Licenses and On-premises Retail LicensesApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act to Support Nonprofit Organizations by Authorizing the Operation of Electronic Lucky Seven Devices...” (LD 1902)Official title: An Act to Support Nonprofit Organizations by Authorizing the Operation of Electronic Lucky Seven Devices and Similar Sealed Ticket GamesApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits for Hunting Outfitters” (LD 2054)Official title: An Act to Clarify the Laws Regarding Moose Hunting Permits for Hunting OutfittersApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds...” (LD 2212)Official title: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027Apr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds...” (LD 2212)Official title: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027Apr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Amend the Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans in the Paid Family and Medical Leave...” (LD 2018)Official title: An Act to Amend the Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits ProgramApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices” (LD 1941)Official title: Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing PracticesApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds...” (LD 2212)Official title: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027Apr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on “an Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds...” (LD 2212)Official title: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027Apr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds...” (LD 2212)Official title: An Act Making Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027Apr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Limit Consent for Entry into Nonpublic Areas of and to Limit Access to Protected Records...” (LD 2106)Official title: An Act to Limit Consent for Entry into Nonpublic Areas of and to Limit Access to Protected Records Maintained by Certain Public EntitiesApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Support Owners of Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes and Tiny Homes” (LD 2231)Official title: An Act to Support Owners of Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes and Tiny HomesApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on The “Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing Practices” (LD 1941)Official title: Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Examine the Intersection of Parole and Current Sentencing PracticesApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Clarify the Criminal History Record Information Act with Respect to Criminal Charges Dismissed as...” (LD 1918)Official title: An Act to Clarify the Criminal History Record Information Act with Respect to Criminal Charges Dismissed as the Result of a Plea Agreement and to Clarify Dissemination of Sealed Criminal History Record Information to the Department of Professional and Financial RegulationApr 8, 2026, 1 record
Voted NO on “an Act to Allow the Sealing of Criminal History Record Information Related to Convictions for Conduct That...” (LD 1917)Official title: An Act to Allow the Sealing of Criminal History Record Information Related to Convictions for Conduct That Is No Longer a Crime in the State and to Clarify Dissemination of Sealed Criminal History Record Information to the Department of Professional and Financial RegulationApr 8, 2026, 1 record