One Hundred and Thirty-Second Legislature

Second Regular Session

Advance Journal and Calendar

Matthea E. L. Daughtry President of the Senate

http://legislature.maine.gov/senate

Darek M. Grant Secretary of the Senate

30th Legislative Day

In Senate Chamber, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Senate called to Order by President Matthea E. Larsen Daughtry of Cumberland County.

Prayer by Senator Peggy R. Rotundo of Androscoggin County.

National Anthem Performed by Biddeford Marching Arts.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Cameron D. Reny of Lincoln County.

Reading of the Journal of Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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COMMUNICATIONS

(2-1)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 996

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

April 22, 2026

The Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Dear Secretary Grant,

Pursuant to my authority under Title 5, Chapter 167, §2041(2), I am pleased to reappoint Rhonda Selvin of West Boothbay Harbor to the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board, effective immediately.

Ms. Selvin will serve as an alternate board member who will participate in deliberations of the board in the event a member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives elects to be recused as provided in subsection 7, paragraph B.

Please contact my office if you have any questions regarding this reappointment.

Sincerely,

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

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(2-2)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 997

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

April 22, 2026

The Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Dear Secretary Grant,

Pursuant to my authority under Maine Resolves, Chapter 108, S.P. 688, L.D. 1770, I am pleased to appoint Kerry Leichtman of Rockport to the Real Estate Property Tax Relief Task Force, effective immediately.

Mr. Leichtman will serve as the member who has expertise in assessing property taxes.

If you have any questions regarding this appointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

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(2-3)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 998

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

April 22, 2026

The Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

Dear Secretary Grant,

Pursuant to my authority under Title 3, MRSA, Chapter 10, §227, I am pleased to reappoint the Honorable Anne Perry of Calais to the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission, effective immediately.

The Honorable Anne Perry will serve as a member who is a citizen of this State.

Should you have any questions regarding this reappointment, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Sincerely,

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

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(2-4)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 999

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

April 24, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

We are pleased to report that all business which was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

78        Total Number of Bills and Papers

29        Unanimous Reports

6          Ought Not To Pass

2          Ought To Pass

19        Ought To Pass As Amended

2          Referred to Another Committee

43        Divided Reports

5          Leave to Withdraw

1          Remains in Committee Possession

12        Gubernatorial Nominations

Respectfully Submitted,

S/Sen. Anne M. Carney

Senate Chair

S/Rep. Amy D. Kuhn

House Chair

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(2-5)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1001

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

April 23, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

The Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Maine Legislature

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

We are pleased to report that all business that was placed before the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs during the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature has been completed. The breakdown of bills and papers before our committee follows:

31        Total Number of Bills and Papers

0          Unanimous Reports

0          Ought Not To Pass

0          Ought To Pass

0          Ought To Pass As Amended

0          Referred to Another Committee

5          Divided Reports

0          Leave to Withdraw

26        Remains in Committee Possession

Respectfully Submitted,

S/Sen. Margaret Rotundo

Senate Chair

S/Rep. Drew Gattine

House Chair

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(2-6)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 995

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

April 15, 2026

Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry, President of the Senate

Honorable Ryan D. Fecteau, Speaker of the House

132nd Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear President Daughtry and Speaker Fecteau:

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, we are writing to notify you that we have approved the request by the bill sponsor Rep. Kuhn of Falmouth, to report the following bill Leave to Withdraw:

L.D. 426          An Act to Protect the Human Rights of Individuals in the State

Sincerely,

S/Sen. Anne Carney                                        S/Rep. Amy D. Kuhn

Senate Chair                                                    House Chair

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(2-7)  The Following Communication:

S.C. 1000

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

April 24, 2026

The 132nd Legislature of the State of Maine

State House

Augusta, Maine

Dear Honorable Members of the 132nd Legislature:

By the authority vested in me by Article IV, Part Third, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Maine, I am hereby vetoing L.D. 1911, An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Certain Crimes. 

This bill would direct the Judicial Branch to review decades of criminal docket files – much of this work by hand – to identify those that are to be removed from the public record.  The sealing of these records would occur without regard for whether the subjects of the files have requested that they be sealed, whether victims have objected, or whether a compelling public interest exists in the records remaining accessible. 

There are several significant problems with the legislation.  First, as drafted, L.D. 1911 would mandate the sealing of records for Class D domestic violence assault – a result that is plainly contrary to the public interest.  Second, a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit strongly suggests that categorically sealing criminal records without conducting a case-by-case review of the circumstances violates the First Amendment.  Third, this legislation would commit the State to hiring seven permanent employees to conduct the work of sealing records.   Only a fraction of this cost has been appropriated.  This is a significant on-going expense that could be avoided by allowing interested persons to request that their records be sealed, rather that requiring the Judicial Branch to seal all records eligible records as a matter of course.

L.D. 1911 would direct the Judicial Branch generally to seal records of misdemeanor convictions – designated in Maine law as Class D and Class E crimes – five years after the date of conviction.  The bill sets forth a list of exceptions in the form of specific misdemeanor offenses, the records of which are expressly ineligible to be sealed.  These include assault (17-A M.R.S. §207), stalking (17-A M.R.S. §210), misdemeanor sex crimes (17-A M.R.S. §§251-285), criminal operating under the influence (29-A M.R.S. §2411) and many others.  Omitted from this list of exemptions, however, is the Class D crime of domestic violence assault (17-A M.R.S. §207-A). While this was apparently an oversight, I cannot endorse legislation that would conceal from public view criminal records of intimate partner violence.

I also share the concerns expressed by the Maine Press Association and others that automatically sealing criminal records unduly burdens the First Amendment.  A criminal conviction is the culmination of work by all three branches of government. The Legislature has enacted a statute prohibiting certain conduct, the Executive has prosecuted a violation of the statute, and the

Judiciary has entered judgment.  This process should be transparent, and records documenting this work should remain available and subject to public scrutiny except where there a compelling public interest exists to justify secrecy, as is true, for example, for juvenile cases.  See, Globe Newspaper Co. v. Pokaski, 868 F.2d 497, 509 (1st Cir. 1989).  It is difficult to see how L.D. 1911 could withstand constitutional review in federal court.

Finally, L.D. 1911 would require the Judicial Branch to review every criminal docket by hand to determine whether to seal the record.  Maine law already permits a person to file a post judgment motion to seal records of certain Class E crimes.  See, 15 M.R.S. Ch. 310-A.  However, this bill directs the Judicial Branch to seal records categorically, which would require seven new employees, including two judges, at a cost of over $1 million annually.  These new positions received funding only for the last three months of the current biennium, but would become part of the baseline budget inherited by the next Legislature.  Our criminal justice system has many pressing needs, and I question whether the work required by this bill would burden an already overworked Judiciary and detract from efforts to protect public safety.

For these reasons, I return L.D. 1911 unsigned and vetoed, and I urge the Legislature to sustain this veto.

Sincerely

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-8)    The accompanying Bill "An Act to Automatically Seal Criminal History Record Information for Certain Crimes"

S.P. 752  L.D. 1911

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ORDERS

On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland, the following Senate Order:

S.O. 30

ORDERED, that a message be sent to Governor Janet T. Mills informing her that the Senate is ready to Adjourn Without Day, and invite her to attend and make such communications as pleases her.

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On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, the following Senate Order:

S.O. 31

ORDERED, that a message be sent to the House of Representatives informing that Body that the Senate is ready to Adjourn Without Day

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Joint Orders

Expressions of Legislative Sentiment recognizing:

(4-1)  Helen Brooks, of Pembroke, who is celebrating her 90th birthday on April 23, 2026.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2155

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: TUELL of East Machias.

(4-2)  Kim Moxcey, of Waterville, who has received the 2026 Customer Service Stardom Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2156

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, JULIA of Waterville.

(4-3)  Ruth Parent, of Orono, on her retirement after 35 years of public service teaching.  Ms. Parent worked for four years at Edmunds Consolidated School in Edmunds Township, for 12 years at Dr. Lewis S. Libby School in Milford and for 19 years at Hermon Middle School and Hermon High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2157

Sponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Senator: TIPPING of Penobscot, Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-4)  Seneca Haney, of Mount Desert, a senior at Mount Desert Island High School, who won the 200-meter event at the Class B State Indoor Track Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2158

Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

Cosponsored by Representative: FRIEDMANN of Bar Harbor.

(4-5)  Samuel Withers, of Waterville, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2159

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, JULIA of Waterville.

(4-6)  the Top Ten students of the 2026 graduating class of Waterville Senior High School:  Samuel Withers, Leah Zeimetz, Taylor Amuso, Yan Zhang, Colby Tardif, Trevor Tardif, Piper Hamilton, Madison Gervais, Daniel Joler and Jaxson Cotnoir.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2160

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, JULIA of Waterville.

(4-7)  Elijah Pelkey, of China, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Erskine Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2161

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: SMITH of Palermo.

(4-8)  Luke Nelsen, of Oakland, a senior at Messalonskee High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2162

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-9)  Isabelle Tompkins, of Winslow, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Temple Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2163

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, FLYNN of Albion.

(4-10)  Carmen Corey, of Waterville, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Temple Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2164

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, JULIA of Waterville.

(4-11)  Ava Lerman, of St. Agatha, a senior at Wisdom Middle/High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2165

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ALBERT of Madawaska.

(4-12)  Caden Bell, of Bridgewater, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Industrial and Engineering Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2166

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Senator: STEWART of Aroostook, Representative: ARDELL of Monticello.

(4-13)  Vincent Pelletier, of Blaine, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Industrial and Engineering Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2167

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Senator: STEWART of Aroostook, Representative: ARDELL of Monticello.

(4-14)  Katelyn Michaud, of Caribou, who won the Silver Medal in the Nail Care Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2168

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: GUERRETTE of Caribou.

(4-15)  Braeden Corbin, of Caribou, who won the Silver Medal in the Criminal Justice Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2169

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: GUERRETTE of Caribou.

(4-16)  Reed Smith, of Mapleton, who won the Gold Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2170

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ARDELL of Monticello.

(4-17)  Abby Cuthbertson, of Limestone, who won the Silver Medal in the Action Skills Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2171

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: BABIN of Fort Fairfield.

(4-18)  Nathan Tompkins, of Mapleton, who won the Gold Medal in the Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2172

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ARDELL of Monticello.

(4-19)  Kaydence Clark, of Caribou, who won the Silver Medal in the Community Action Project Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2173

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: GUERRETTE of Caribou.

(4-20)  Kayla Libby, of Chapman, who won the Gold Medal in the Architectural Drafting Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2174

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ARDELL of Monticello.

(4-21)  Juliana Lovewell, of Caribou, who won the Silver Medal in the Community Action Project Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2175

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: GUERRETTE of Caribou.

(4-22)  Evan St. Peter, of Mapleton, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Industrial and Engineering Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2176

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ARDELL of Monticello.

(4-23)  Brady Barnes, of Caribou, who won the Gold Medal in the Job Interview Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2177

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: GUERRETTE of Caribou.

(4-24)  Ally Gosselin, of Sidney, who won the Silver Medal in the Emergency Medical Technician Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2178

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-25)  Joseph Bailey, of Augusta, who won the Gold Medal in the Restaurant Service Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2179

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

(4-26)  Oliver Kucharski, of Sidney, who won the Silver Medal in the Robotics-Urban Search and Rescue Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2180

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-27)  Justice Stevens, of China, who won the Gold Medal in the Technical Computer Applications Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2181

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: SMITH of Palermo.

(4-28)  Matthew Reardon, of Sidney, who won the Gold Medal in the Robotics-Urban Search and Rescue Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2182

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-29)  Lance Theriault, of Augusta, who won the Gold Medal in the Plumbing Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2183

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

(4-30)  Nathan Kirk, of Sidney, who won the Gold Medal in the Robotics-Urban Search and Rescue Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2184

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-31)  Cameron Perry, of South China, who won the Gold Medal in the Interactive Application and Video Game Development Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2185

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: SMITH of Palermo.

(4-32)  Nevaeh Parlin, of Sidney, who won the Gold Medal in the Emergency Medical Technician Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2186

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: COLLINS of Sidney, NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-33)  Owen Eastman, of Augusta, who won the Gold Medal in the Interactive Application and Video Game Development Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2187

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

(4-34)  Sierra Sharp, of Winslow, who won the Gold Medal in the State Pin Design Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2188

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, FLYNN of Albion.

(4-35)  Samantha Stevens, of Oakland, who won the Silver Medal in the Nurse Assisting Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2189

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: NUTTING of Oakland.

(4-36)  Ethan Sirois, of Waterville, who won the Silver Medal in the Additive Manufacturing Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2190

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, JULIA of Waterville.

(4-37)  Daniel Joler, of Waterville, who won the Silver Medal in the Robotics-Urban Search and Rescue Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2191

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, JULIA of Waterville.

(4-38)  Katelyn Gibbs, of Winslow, who won the Silver Medal in the Medical Terminology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2192

Sponsored by Senator CYRWAY of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: DEBRITO of Waterville, FLYNN of Albion.

(4-39)  Jordyn Fogg, of Naples, who won the Silver Medal in the Career Pathways-Health Science Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2193

Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representative: WALKER of Naples.

(4-40)  Phoebe Acosta-Afthim, of Naples, who won the Silver Medal in the Career Pathways-Health Science Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2194

Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representative: WALKER of Naples.

(4-41)  Lillian Caron, of Naples, who won the Silver Medal in the Career Pathways-Health Science Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2195

Sponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representative: WALKER of Naples.

(4-42)  Cassidy McBreairty, of Fort Kent, who won the Gold Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2196

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: DAIGLE of Fort Kent.

(4-43)  Robert Poiesz, of Madawaska, who won the Gold Medal in the Electrical Construction Wiring Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2197

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ALBERT of Madawaska.

(4-44)  Thomas Langille, of Chapman, who won the Silver Medal in the Engineering Technology Design Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2198

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ARDELL of Monticello.

(4-45)  Riley St Onge, of Wallagrass, who won the Silver Medal in the Job Skill Demonstration A Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2199

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: DAIGLE of Fort Kent.

(4-46)  Madyson Spooner, of Castle Hill, who won the Silver Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2200

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ARDELL of Monticello.

(4-47)  Macie Albert, of Frenchville, who won the Silver Medal in the Basic Health Care Skills Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2201

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ALBERT of Madawaska.

(4-48)  Sara Craig, of Wallagrass, who won the Gold Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2202

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: DAIGLE of Fort Kent.

(4-49)  Mya Gendreau, of St. David, who won the Gold Medal in the Promotional Bulletin Board Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2203

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ALBERT of Madawaska.

(4-50)  Soeren Gendron, of Sinclair Township, who won the Gold Medal in the Welding Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2204

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: ALBERT of Madawaska.

(4-51)  Cathy Dunn, of Old Town, for 45 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2205

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: DILL of Old Town.

(4-52)  the Honorable James Dill, of Old Town, for 45 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2206

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: DILL of Old Town.

(4-53)  Scott Wilkerson, of Orono, for 35 years of service to the University of Maine System.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2207

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-54)  Margaret Maxim, of Old Town, for 35 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2208

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: DILL of Old Town.

(4-55)  Douglas Introne, of Orono, for 35 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2209

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-56)  Sergey Drage, of Orono, for 35 years of service to the University of Maine System.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2210

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-57)  Senthil Vel, of Veazie, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2211

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.

(4-58)  Mauricio Pereira Da Cunha, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2212

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-59)  Jennifer Moxley, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2213

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-60)  Laura Morin, of Old Town, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2214

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: DILL of Old Town.

(4-61)  Angela Michaud, of Old Town, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine System.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2215

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: DILL of Old Town.

(4-62)  Andrea Mauery, of Veazie, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2216

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.

(4-63)  Susan Lizzotte, of Old Town, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2217

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: DILL of Old Town.

(4-64)  Michael Lang, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2218

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-65)  Andrei Kurbatov, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2219

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-66)  Faith Erhardt, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2220

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-67)  William Ellis, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2221

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-68)  Crisanne Blackie, of Old Town, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2222

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: DILL of Old Town.

(4-69)  Kathleen Bell, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2223

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-70)  Raymond Astumian, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2224

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-71)  Andrei Alyokhin, of Old Town, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2225

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representative: DILL of Old Town.

(4-72)  M. Clayton Wheeler, of Orono, for 25 years of service to the University of Maine.  We extend our appreciation and best wishes;

SLS 2226

Sponsored by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot.

Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OSHER of Orono.

(4-73)  Anthony Kimball, of Ellsworth, who was named the 2026 Student of the Year at Hancock County Technical Center.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2227

Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

Cosponsored by Representative: WHITE of Ellsworth.

(4-74)  the West Brooksville Congregational Church on the occasion of its 200th Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2228

Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

Cosponsored by Representative: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.

(4-75)  Biddeford High School's BlackOut Percussion, which won first place at the New England Scholastic Band Association Winter Finals.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2229

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford.

(4-76)  Biddeford High School's Blizzard Winds, which won first place at the New England Scholastic Band Association Winter Finals.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2230

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford.

(4-77)  Biddeford High School's Blaze Color Guard, which won first place at the New England Scholastic Band Association Winter Finals.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2231

Sponsored by Senator INGWERSEN of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: Speaker FECTEAU of Biddeford, GERE of Kennebunkport, MALON of Biddeford.

(4-78)  the Maine Cancer Foundation, of Falmouth, on the celebration of the foundation's 50th Anniversary.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2232

Sponsored by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Representatives: CROCKETT of Portland, KUHN of Falmouth.

(4-79)  the Capital Area Technical Center Hospitality and Culinary students, of Augusta, who won first place in the ProStart State Invitational and won the Events Restaurant Management Competition.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2233

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

(4-80)  Isaac Sines, of Washburn, a senior at Washburn District High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2234

Sponsored by Senator BERNARD of Aroostook.

Cosponsored by Representative: GUERRETTE of Caribou.

(4-81)  the Machias Memorial High School Boys Basketball Team, which won the Class D North Championship.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2235

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.

(4-82)  Mickey Fitzsimmons, of Jonesboro, a member of the Machias Memorial High School boys basketball team, who recently scored his 1,000th career point.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2236

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.

(4-83)  Mia Mills, of Jonesport, a member of the Jonesport-Beals High School girls basketball team, who recently scored her 1,000th career point.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2237

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.

(4-84)  Chance Watson, of Mexico, a student-athlete at Mountain Valley High School, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 138-pound Weight Class and was named the Wally LaFountain Most Outstanding Wrestler.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2238

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

(4-85)  Keygan Boucher, of Rumford, a student-athlete at Mountain Valley High School, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 132-pound Weight Class.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2239

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.

(4-86)  Lily Boulanger, of Rumford, a student-athlete at Mountain Valley High School, who won the Class B Girls Alpine State Championship in the Slalom and Giant Slalom Events.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2240

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.

(4-87)  Ryan Gross, of Hancock, who won the Gold Medal in the Criminal Justice Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2241

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-88)  Joseph Bennett, of Hancock, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2242

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-89)  Henry Trombetto, of Hancock, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2243

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-90)  Annabelle Dwyer, of Sullivan, who won the Gold Medal in the Bio-Med Quiz Bowl Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2244

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-91)  Ashlynne Horn, of Steuben, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Business Management and Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2245

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-92)  Rebekah Perry-Lind, of Steuben, who won the Gold Medal in the Career Pathways - Health Science Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2246

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-93)  Lucas Alteri, of Franklin, who won the Silver Medal in the Internetworking Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2247

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-94)  Bryleigh Gatcomb, of Hancock, who won the Silver Medal in the Health Occupations Professional Portfolio Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2248

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-95)  Donald Craig, of Hancock, who won the Silver Medal in the Diesel Equipment Technology Competition at the 2026 State of Maine SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2249

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: FAULKINGHAM of Winter Harbor.

(4-96)  Maggie O'Rourke, of Calais, a senior at Calais High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2250

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: MINGO of Calais.

(4-97)  Macie Faulkingham, of Jonesport, a senior at Jonesport-Beals High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2251

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.

(4-98)  Riley Balicki, of Jonesport, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Jonesport-Beals High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2252

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.

(4-99)  Nicholas Hennessey, of Wesley, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Machias Memorial High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2253

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: TUELL of East Machias.

(4-100)  Callie Baker, of Edmunds, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Machias Memorial High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2254

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: TUELL of East Machias.

(4-101)  Mickey Fitzsimmons, of Jonesboro, a senior at Machias Memorial High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2255

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.

(4-102)  Fatima Zamora Paniagua, of Harrington, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Narraguagus Junior/Senior High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2256

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.

(4-103)  Reagan Haycock, of Cherryfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Narraguagus Junior/Senior High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2257

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: MCINTYRE of Lowell.

(4-104)  Samuel Davidson, of East Machias, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Washington Academy.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2258

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: TUELL of East Machias.

(4-105)  Marin Norton, of Columbia Falls, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Washington Academy and who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2259

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: STROUT of Harrington.

(4-106)  Shaylee Guire, of Baring, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Woodland Junior-Senior High School and who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2260

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: MINGO of Calais.

(4-107)  Karleigh Smith, of Baileyville, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Woodland Junior-Senior High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2261

Sponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.

Cosponsored by Representative: MINGO of Calais.

(4-108)  Alex Hathaway, of Rangeley, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Rangeley Lakes Regional School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2262

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: SOBOLESKI of Phillips.

(4-109)  Shirley Truland, of Magalloway Plantation, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Rangeley Lakes Regional School and who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2263

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: SOBOLESKI of Phillips.

(4-110)  Michaela Mowry, of Bethel, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Telstar High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2264

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.

(4-111)  Vivienne Charette, of Bethel, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Telstar High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2265

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.

(4-112)  Jonathan Marshall, of Bryant Pond, a senior at Telstar High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2266

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: LANCE of Paris.

(4-113)  Ella Cote, of Carthage, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Dirigo High School and who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2267

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HALL of Wilton.

(4-114)  Amelia Maillet, of Peru, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Dirigo High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2268

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

(4-115)  Annalaya Spear, of Jay, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School and who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2269

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: LYMAN of Livermore Falls.

(4-116)  Nathalie Baker, of Wilton, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2270

Sponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.

Cosponsored by Representative: HALL of Wilton.

(4-117)  Chloe Brown, of Rumford, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Mountain Valley High School and who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2271

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: HENDERSON of Rumford.

(4-118)  Blake Small, of Peru, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Mountain Valley High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2272

Sponsored by Senator MARTIN of Oxford.

Cosponsored by Representative: SCHMERSAL-BURGESS of Mexico.

(4-119)  Blake Johnson, of Augusta, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2026 graduating class of Cony High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2273

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

(4-120)  Johnpeter Caruso, of Augusta, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2026 graduating class of Cony High School.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2274

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

(4-121)  Rekha Goonesekere, of Augusta, a senior at Cony High School, who is a recipient of a 2026 Principal's Award for outstanding academic achievement and citizenship, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association.  We extend our congratulations and best wishes;

SLS 2275

Sponsored by Senator BRADSTREET of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representatives: BRIDGEO of Augusta, ROLLINS of Augusta.

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Joint Resolutions

Joint Resolutions in Memoriam:

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-122)  Joseph "Joe" Stockbridge, Jr., of Surry.  Following graduation from college, Mr. Stockbridge was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Corps of Engineers.  He completed active-duty service both in the United States and France.  He had a long and distinguished career with the United States Forest Service.  Over the next three decades, Mr. Stockbridge was employed in four different National Forests.  Near the end of his career, he accepted a Forest Service assignment to the National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.  He retired after more than 30 years of federal service.  He was active in Rotary and church vestry.  After returning to Maine, he became involved with town committees, his local planning board and organizations like Rotary, Literacy Volunteers of Hancock County, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry and Friendship Cottage.  He was a volunteer driver for Friends in Action and a member of the local Garden Club.  He was also a longtime member of the Episcopal church.  Mr. Stockbridge will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 2276

Sponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock.

Cosponsored by Representative: MILLIKEN of Blue Hill.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-123)  Edna Lilley Leary, of Saco.  Mrs. Leary had a long career as a farm wife and mother.  She also played and taught piano and taught Sunday School at North Saco Christian Church.  She later returned to West Scarborough United Methodist Church, which she had joined in the early 1940s, and where she participated in choir, bean suppers and church council.  She also taught with Literacy Volunteers, served for many years as Ward Clerk for Saco Ward 2 and was a founding member and multi-term secretary of Saco Valley Land Trust.  Mrs. Leary will be long remembered and sadly missed by her family, friends and community;

SLS 2277

Sponsored by Senator BAILEY of York.

Cosponsored by Representatives: ARCHER of Saco, COPELAND of Saco, GATTINE of Westbrook.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-124)  Trey Jordan Boucher, of Portland, an eighth grade student at Lyman Moore Middle School.  Trey participated in Model UN, served as co-president of the Student Council, played on the tennis team, performed major roles in two school plays and had participated in the Spanish Immersion Program since kindergarten.  Trey will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 2278

Sponsored by Senator DUSON of Cumberland.

Cosponsored by Senator: TALBOT ROSS of Cumberland, Representatives: BRENNAN of Portland, CROCKETT of Portland, LOOKNER of Portland, MOONEN of Portland, PUGH of Portland, SKOLD of Portland, YUSUF of Portland, ZAGER of Portland.

WHEREAS, the Legislature has learned with deep regret of the death of:

(4-125)  Tom Barrows, of Winthrop.  Mr. Barrows had a 30-year career at his family business, Bob Barrows Chevrolet, where he forged many lasting friendships with employees and customers.  He later worked for 9 years as a contracted fisheries technician for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.  He earned his Maine Guide's license, taught Hunter Safety courses and was an avid runner, competing in many Tough Mountain Challenges and 5K events and often receiving top honors in his age group.  Mr. Barrows will be long remembered and sadly missed by his family, friends and community;

SLS 2279

Sponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec.

Cosponsored by Representative: HASENFUS of Readfield.

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ORDERS OF THE DAY

Unfinished Business

The following matters in the consideration of which the Senate was engaged at the time of Adjournment have preference in the Orders of the Day and continue with such preference until disposed of as provided by Senate Rule 516.

1.

Tabled and Later Assigned

An Act to Include in the Ranked-choice Election Method for General and Special Elections the Offices of Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to Make Other Related Changes

S.P. 660  L.D. 1666
(C "B" S-499)

Tabled - February 10, 2026 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

Pending - ENACTMENT in concurrence

(In House, PASSED TO BE ENACTED.)

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2.

Tabled and Later Assigned

An Act to Authorize General Fund Bond Issues to Support Maine's Agricultural and Forestry Sectors

H.P. 1409  L.D. 2094
(C "A" H-922; S "A" S-602 to C "A" H-922)

Tabled - April 8, 2026 by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland

Pending - ENACTMENT in NON-CONCURRENCE

(In House, FAILED ENACTMENT.)

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3.

Tabled and Later Assigned

HOUSE REPORTS - from the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS on Bill "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 Group"

H.P. 1231  L.D. 1847

Report "A" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-1043) (6 members)

Report "B" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "B" (H-1044) (5 members)

Report "C" - Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "C" (H-1045) (1 member)

Report "D" - Ought Not to Pass (1 member)

Tabled - April 13, 2026 by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec

Pending - ADOPTION OF COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "B" (H-1044) in NON-CONCURRENCE

(In House, Report "D", OUGHT NOT TO PASS, READ and ACCEPTED.)

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SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE

L.D. 13 - S.P. 26 (C "A" S-291)
L.D. 18 - S.P. 30 (C "A" S-268)
L.D. 19 - S.P. 32 (C "B" S-607)
L.D. 34 - S.P. 53 (C "A" S-213)
L.D. 52 - H.P. 16 (C "A" H-667)
L.D. 60 - H.P. 24 (C "A" H-266)
L.D. 78 - H.P. 42 (C "A" H-113)
L.D. 105 - H.P. 70 (C "A" H-281)
L.D. 107 - H.P. 72 (C "A" H-237)
L.D. 111 - H.P. 76 (C "A" H-104)
L.D. 137 - S.P. 73 (C "A" S-194)
L.D. 140 - S.P. 76 (C "A" S-280)
L.D. 182 - H.P. 115 (C "A" H-702)
L.D. 191 - H.P. 124 (C "A" H-943)
L.D. 192 - H.P. 125 (C "A" H-256)
L.D. 195 - S.P. 95 (C "A" S-252)
L.D. 244 - S.P. 110 (C "A" S-411)
L.D. 249 - S.P. 116 (C "A" S-98)
L.D. 255 - S.P. 122 (C "A" S-121)
L.D. 260 - H.P. 163 (C "A" H-40)
L.D. 264 - H.P. 167 (C "A" H-730)
L.D. 273 - H.P. 176 (C "A" H-567)
L.D. 281 - S.P. 131 (C "A" S-71)
L.D. 298 - H.P. 198 (C "A" H-94)
L.D. 311 - H.P. 211 (C "A" H-54)
L.D. 317 - H.P. 217 (C "A" H-193)
L.D. 326 - H.P. 226 (C "A" H-524)
L.D. 328 - H.P. 228 (C "A" H-102)
L.D. 331 - H.P. 231 (C "A" H-270)
L.D. 340 - H.P. 240 (C "A" H-678)
L.D. 361 - S.P. 152 (C "A" S-143)
L.D. 415 - H.P. 269 (C "A" H-42)
L.D. 419 - H.P. 273 (C "A" H-572)
L.D. 435 - H.P. 289 (C "A" H-773)
L.D. 437 - H.P. 291 (C "A" H-396)
L.D. 441 - H.P. 295 (C "A" H-478)
L.D. 457 - S.P. 190 (C "A" S-20)
L.D. 461 - S.P. 194 (C "A" S-32)
L.D. 462 - S.P. 196 (C "A" S-21)
L.D. 467 - S.P. 205 (C "A" S-113)
L.D. 477 - H.P. 306 (C "A" H-80)
L.D. 500 - H.P. 329 (C "A" H-288)
L.D. 504 - S.P. 222 (C "A" S-79)
L.D. 505 - S.P. 223 (C "A" S-179)
L.D. 510 - S.P. 228 (C "A" S-14)
L.D. 519 - H.P. 337 (C "A" H-954)
L.D. 527 - H.P. 346 (C "A" H-715)
L.D. 534 - H.P. 353 (C "A" H-704)
L.D. 540 - H.P. 359 (C "A" H-144)
L.D. 549 - S.P. 199 (C "B" S-429)
L.D. 561 - S.P. 240 (C "A" S-225)
L.D. 577 - S.P. 258 (C "A" S-380)
L.D. 581 - S.P. 264 (C "A" S-70)
L.D. 590 - S.P. 274 (C "A" S-502)
L.D. 592 - S.P. 276 (C "A" S-385)
L.D. 593 - S.P. 277 (C "A" S-83)
L.D. 599 - S.P. 283 (C "A" S-114)
L.D. 604 - H.P. 372 (C "A" H-239)
L.D. 616 - H.P. 384 (C "A" H-262)
L.D. 629 - H.P. 397 (C "A" H-56)
L.D. 641 - H.P. 409 (C "A" H-227)
L.D. 648 - H.P. 416 (C "A" H-652)
L.D. 681 - S.P. 296 (C "A" S-175)
L.D. 696 - S.P. 313 (C "A" S-112)
L.D. 700 - S.P. 317 (C "A" S-60)
L.D. 714 - H.P. 453 (C "A" H-944)
L.D. 715 - H.P. 454 (C "A" H-525)
L.D. 739 - H.P. 481 (C "A" H-472)
L.D. 748 - H.P. 490 (C "A" H-229)
L.D. 756 - S.P. 271 (C "A" S-354)
L.D. 761 - S.P. 320 (C "A" S-56)
L.D. 794 - S.P. 359 (C "A" S-47)
L.D. 799 - H.P. 506 (C "A" H-353)
L.D. 814 - H.P. 521 (C "A" H-77)
L.D. 820 - H.P. 527 (C "A" H-324)
L.D. 823 - S.P. 337 (C "A" S-201)
L.D. 834 - S.P. 366 (C "A" S-336)
L.D. 852 - H.P. 538 (C "A" H-636)
L.D. 875 - H.P. 561 (C "A" H-44)
L.D. 883 - H.P. 569 (C "A" H-934)
L.D. 884 - H.P. 570 (C "A" H-60)
L.D. 888 - H.P. 574 (C "A" H-143)
L.D. 896 - S.P. 385 (C "A" S-183)
L.D. 900 - S.P. 389 (C "A" S-146)
L.D. 948 - H.P. 613 (C "A" H-699)
L.D. 967 - H.P. 627 (C "A" H-84)
L.D. 973 - H.P. 633 (C "A" H-181)
L.D. 978 - H.P. 638 (C "C" H-928)
L.D. 984 - S.P. 414 (C "A" S-309)
L.D. 995 - H.P. 642 (C "A" H-76)
L.D. 996 - H.P. 643 (C "A" H-341)
L.D. 1009 - H.P. 656 (C "A" H-1031)
L.D. 1017 - S.P. 434 (C "A" S-149)
L.D. 1021 - S.P. 439 (C "A" S-255)
L.D. 1022 - S.P. 440 (C "A" S-99)
L.D. 1040 - H.P. 669 (C "A" H-100)
L.D. 1043 - H.P. 672 (C "A" H-294)
L.D. 1052 - H.P. 681 (C "A" H-527)
L.D. 1056 - H.P. 685 (C "A" H-747)
L.D. 1060 - H.P. 689 (C "A" H-149)
L.D. 1061 - H.P. 690 (C "A" H-78)
L.D. 1085 - H.P. 707 (C "A" H-450)
L.D. 1099 - H.P. 721 (C "A" H-623)
L.D. 1111 - H.P. 730 (C "A" H-158)
L.D. 1123 - H.P. 742 (C "A" H-183)
L.D. 1139 - S.P. 470 (C "A" S-80)
L.D. 1167 - H.P. 772 (C "A" H-492)
L.D. 1177 - H.P. 782 (C "A" H-240)
L.D. 1211 - S.P. 500 (C "B" S-432)
L.D. 1219 - S.P. 508 (C "A" S-133)
L.D. 1223 - H.P. 798 (C "A" H-1064)
L.D. 1226 - H.P. 801 (C "A" H-333)
L.D. 1252 - H.P. 827 (C "A" H-249)
L.D. 1261 - H.P. 836 (C "A" H-613)
L.D. 1282 - S.P. 510 (C "A" S-96)
L.D. 1294 - S.P. 524 (C "A" S-389)
L.D. 1311 - S.P. 541 (C "A" S-270)
L.D. 1313 - S.P. 543 (C "A" S-410)
L.D. 1382 - H.P. 904 (C "A" H-600)
L.D. 1414 - S.P. 554 (C "A" S-518)
L.D. 1419 - S.P. 575 (C "A" S-491)
L.D. 1425 - S.P. 581 (C "A" S-150)
L.D. 1443 - S.P. 584 (C "A" S-302)
L.D. 1449 - S.P. 590 (C "A" S-381)
L.D. 1496 - H.P. 980 (C "A" H-666)
L.D. 1506 - H.P. 990 (C "A" H-729)
L.D. 1515 - H.P. 999 (C "A" H-526)
L.D. 1522 - H.P. 1007 (C "A" H-532)
L.D. 1528 - S.P. 612 (C "A" S-84)
L.D. 1530 - S.P. 614 (C "A" S-595)
L.D. 1539 - S.P. 623 (C "A" S-287)
L.D. 1555 - H.P. 1013 (C "A" H-570)
L.D. 1574 - H.P. 1032 (C "A" H-772)
L.D. 1588 - H.P. 1046 (C "A" H-406)
L.D. 1611 - H.P. 1065 (C "A" H-364)
L.D. 1624 - H.P. 1078 (C "A" H-401)
L.D. 1626 - H.P. 1080 (C "A" H-312)
L.D. 1639 - S.P. 647 (C "A" S-275)
L.D. 1647 - S.P. 655 (C "A" S-661)
L.D. 1658 - H.P. 1099 (C "A" H-809)
L.D. 1665 - S.P. 659 (C "A" S-416)
L.D. 1706 - H.P. 1141 (C "A" H-458)
L.D. 1720 - S.P. 673 (C "A" S-296)
L.D. 1734 - S.P. 680 (C "A" S-288)
L.D. 1735 - S.P. 681 (C "A" S-263)
L.D. 1740 - H.P. 1158 (C "A" H-518)
L.D. 1764 - H.P. 1183 (C "A" H-514)
L.D. 1805 - S.P. 705 (C "A" S-407)
L.D. 1812 - H.P. 1213 (C "A" H-448)
L.D. 1816 - S.P. 707 (C "A" S-427)
L.D. 1820 - H.P. 1218 (C "A" H-651)
L.D. 1843 - H.P. 1227 (C "A" H-445)
L.D. 1848 - H.P. 1232 (C "A" H-498)
L.D. 1855 - H.P. 1239 (C "A" H-297)
L.D. 1859 - S.P. 729 (C "A" S-265)
L.D. 1867 - S.P. 737 (C "A" S-360)
L.D. 1872 - H.P. 1243 (C "B" H-795)
L.D. 1879 - H.P. 1250 (C "A" H-571)
L.D. 1888 - H.P. 1259 (C "A" H-630)
L.D. 1892 - H.P. 1263 (C "A" H-967)
L.D. 1910 - S.P. 751 (C "A" S-322)
L.D. 1932 - H.P. 1293 (C "A" H-936)
L.D. 1942 - H.P. 1301 (C "A" H-901; S "A" S-621 to C "A" H-901)
L.D. 1948 - H.P. 1307
L.D. 1954 - S.P. 762 (C "A" S-615)
L.D. 1955 - S.P. 763 (C "B" S-515)
L.D. 1957 - H.P. 1309 (C "A" H-900)
L.D. 1980 - S.P. 775 (C "A" S-540)
L.D. 1996 - S.P. 809 (C "A" S-555)
L.D. 2044 - S.P. 837 (C "A" S-639)
L.D. 2062 - S.P. 849 (C "A" S-532)
L.D. 2064 - S.P. 853 (C "A" S-568)
L.D. 2066 - S.P. 855 (C "A" S-513)
L.D. 2067 - S.P. 856 (C "A" S-617)
L.D. 2077 - H.P. 1392 (C "A" H-935)
L.D. 2078 - H.P. 1393 (C "A" H-816)
L.D. 2115 - H.P. 1430 (C "A" H-805)
L.D. 2117 - H.P. 1432 (C "A" H-989)
L.D. 2119 - H.P. 1434 (C "A" H-908; H "A" H-970 to C "A" H-908)
L.D. 2122 - H.P. 1437 (C "A" H-960)
L.D. 2125 - H.P. 1440 (C "A" H-821)
L.D. 2145 - S.P. 863 (C "A" S-546)
L.D. 2147 - S.P. 865 (C "A" S-500)
L.D. 2151 - S.P. 872 (C "A" S-580)
L.D. 2159 - H.P. 1448 (C "A" H-959)
L.D. 2162 - H.P. 1451 (C "A" H-1002)
L.D. 2164 - H.P. 1453 (C "A" H-958)
L.D. 2194 - S.P. 895 (C "A" S-582; S "A" S-589 to C "A" S-582)
L.D. 2204 - S.P. 897 (C "A" S-600)
L.D. 2208 - H.P. 1487 (C "A" H-987)
L.D. 2230 - S.P. 912 (C "A" S-663)

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SPECIAL STUDY TABLE

L.D. 169 - H.P. 102 (C "A" H-129)
L.D. 374 - S.P. 166 (C "A" S-496)
L.D. 624 - H.P. 392 (C "A" H-111)
L.D. 634 - H.P. 402 (C "A" H-259)
L.D. 793 - S.P. 358 (C "A" S-376)
L.D. 838 - S.P. 371 (C "A" S-566)
L.D. 847 - H.P. 533 (C "A" H-868)
L.D. 877 - H.P. 563 (C "A" H-831)
L.D. 1107 - H.P. 726 (C "A" H-708)
L.D. 1286 - S.P. 515 (C "A" S-240)
L.D. 1297 - S.P. 527 (C "A" S-42)
L.D. 1347 - S.P. 564 (C "A" S-132)
L.D. 1416 - S.P. 562 (C "A" S-550)
L.D. 1420 - S.P. 576 (C "A" S-157)
L.D. 1618 - H.P. 1072 (C "A" H-199)
L.D. 1649 - S.P. 657 (C "A" S-368)
L.D. 1673 - H.P. 1108 (C "A" H-562)
L.D. 1696 - H.P. 1131 (C "A" H-156)
L.D. 1810 - H.P. 1211 (C "A" H-680)
L.D. 1894 - H.P. 1265 (C "A" H-457)
L.D. 1921 - H.P. 1282 (C "A" H-806)
L.D. 1943 - H.P. 1302 (C "A" H-739)
L.D. 2121 - H.P. 1436 (C "A" H-913; H "A" H-1057 to C "A" H-913)
STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

SENATE ADVANCED JOURNAL AND CALENDAR

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

SUPPLEMENT NO. 1

PAPERS FROM THE HOUSE

Non-Concurrent Matter

(1-1)  Bill "An Act to Strengthen Legislative Oversight of Government Agencies and Programs by Reaffirming the Legislature's Access to Confidential Records" (EMERGENCY)

S.P. 55  L.D. 127
(C "A" S-630)

In Senate, April 7, 2026, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-630) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-630).

Comes from the House, the Majority OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-630) Report READ and ACCEPTED and the Bill PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" (S-630) AS AMENDED BY HOUSE AMENDMENT "A" (H-1074) thereto.

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