Rep. Benjamin Hymes

State Representative, House District 38

Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo, and Frankfort

Representative Benjamin Hymes of Waldo is currently serving his first term representing House District 38, which includes the towns of Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo, and Frankfort.  He serves on the 131st Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Veteran’s and Legal Affairs.

Member News

Bill to provide property tax relief to veterans has Public Hearing

Maine has the highest percentage of veterans per capita in the country STATE HOUSE- A bill to provide property tax relief to veterans was heard by the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation today. Sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Hymes (R- Waldo), LD 1737, “An Act to Provide up to $5,000 in Property Tax Relief to Veterans”…

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Veterans and Legal Affairs Republicans vote to provide “no cost” Maine I.D.s in state budget

STATE HOUSE – House Republicans on the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee moved to include $500,000 in the state budget to cover the cost of Maine identification cards for those who do not have one, or cannot afford one. They were joined by three Democrats, making the recommendation to the Appropriations Committee…

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Legislation

LD 182 (SP86) An Act to Create a 9-month Time Limit on General Assistance Benefits for Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents LD 183 (SP87) An Act to Incorporate Time Limits on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program into Municipal General Assistance Programs LD 304 (HP202) An Act to Establish Statewide Standards for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl…

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On Veterans Day we pause to express our gratitude

The people of Maine have always answered our nation’s call to service. From the Battle of Machias, to the Battle of Gettysburg, or to shores beyond our own, we know that our grit, work ethic, and cold winters have grown our Maine heroes. This is Representative Elect Benjamin Hymes with the Weekly Republican Radio Address…

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Rep. Hymes

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 808-3413

Email: Benjamin.Hymes@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
318 Birches Road, Waldo, ME 04915

Legislative Service

House: 131

Committee Assignment(s)

Rep. Benjamin Hymes

State Representative, House District 38

Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo, and Frankfort
Rep. Hymes

Representative Benjamin Hymes of Waldo is currently serving his first term representing House District 38, which includes the towns of Brooks, Jackson, Knox, Monroe, Swanville, Thorndike, Unity, Waldo, and Frankfort.  He serves on the 131st Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Veteran’s and Legal Affairs.

Contact Information

Legislative Office: (207) 287-1440

Home Office: (207) 808-3413

Email: Benjamin.Hymes@legislature.maine.gov

Legislative Address:
2 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04330

Home Address:
318 Birches Road, Waldo, ME 04915

Legislative Service

House: 131

Committee Assignment(s)

Member News

Bill to provide property tax relief to veterans has Public Hearing

Maine has the highest percentage of veterans per capita in the country STATE HOUSE- A bill to provide property tax relief to veterans was heard by the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation today. Sponsored by Rep. Benjamin Hymes (R- Waldo), LD 1737, “An Act to Provide up to $5,000 in Property Tax Relief to Veterans”…

Read More...

Veterans and Legal Affairs Republicans vote to provide “no cost” Maine I.D.s in state budget

STATE HOUSE – House Republicans on the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee moved to include $500,000 in the state budget to cover the cost of Maine identification cards for those who do not have one, or cannot afford one. They were joined by three Democrats, making the recommendation to the Appropriations Committee…

Read More...

Legislation

LD 182 (SP86) An Act to Create a 9-month Time Limit on General Assistance Benefits for Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents LD 183 (SP87) An Act to Incorporate Time Limits on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program into Municipal General Assistance Programs LD 304 (HP202) An Act to Establish Statewide Standards for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl…

Read More...

On Veterans Day we pause to express our gratitude

The people of Maine have always answered our nation’s call to service. From the Battle of Machias, to the Battle of Gettysburg, or to shores beyond our own, we know that our grit, work ethic, and cold winters have grown our Maine heroes. This is Representative Elect Benjamin Hymes with the Weekly Republican Radio Address…

Read More...
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