| Full Name: | Ronald F. Collins |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (ME) - District 2, Republican |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Last Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Linda; 2 Children |
| Home City: | Wells, ME |
Summary
Senator Ronald F. Collins
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
LD 272 - Prohibits Individuals Under The Age of 18 From Using Tanning Devices
Legislation (Nay)
April 3, 2013
LD 611 - Increases Minimum Wage
Legislation (Nay)
April 2, 2013 - Increases the minimum hourly wage from $7.50 per hour to $8 per hour, effective July 1, 2014 (Sec. 1). Increases the minimum ...
LD 576 - Prohibits the Public Access of Concealed Handgun Permit Information
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Feb. 19, 2013
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Transportation
We must strengthen the partnership between the General Fund and the Highway Fund to ensure our roads and bridges are safe. Transportation is vital to ...
Issue Position: Education
Education reforms should empower local districts to decide what's best for their students and communities. Teachers, students and classrooms should come first, and student achievement ...
Issue Position: Common Sense Spending
More Public Statements
Excessive government spending has resulted in nearly $12 billion in debt for which Maine families are on the hook. Mainers work hard to raise their ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights | 92% |
| 2012 | Maine People's Alliance Positions | 16 |
| 2012 | Maine League of Conservation Voters Lifetime Score | 20% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($1,820.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Ronald Collins refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
SenRonald.Collins@legislature.maine.gov
District Email
rcollins7@maine.rr.com
Capitol Website
http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate/bio02s.htm
District Website
http://www.maine.gov/legis/senate_gop/_senators/senator.php?senator=collins&story_title=Maine%20Senate%20GOP:%20Meet%20Sen.%20Ron%20Collins
General Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/SenRonCollins
Capitol
The Maine Senate
3 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-287-1505
Fax: 207-287-1527
Toll Free: 800-423-6900
TDD/TTY: 207-287-1583
District
401 Harriseckett Road
Wells, ME 04090
Phone: 207-985-2485
