One Hundred and Thirty-Second Legislature

Second Confirmation 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

1st Legislative Day

In Senate Chamber, Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Pursuant to the provisions of Article V, Part First, Section 8 of the Constitution and the laws of the State of Maine, the Senate convened in the Senate Chamber at 10:00 in the Morning and was called to order by President MATTHEA DAUGHTRY of Cumberland County.

Prayer by Senator Henry L. Ingwersen of York County.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Margaret Rotundo of Androscoggin County.

Reading of the Journal of Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

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The Following Communication:

S.C. 1035

STATE OF MAINE

132nd LEGISLATURE

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

AUGUSTA, MAINE

August 20, 2026

Dear Secretary Grant,

Please be advised that in accordance with Article 5, Part 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Maine, the Maine Senate will convene on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of voting on a number of appointments put forward by the Honorable Janet T. Mills, Governor of the State of Maine, and other confirmable appointments.

Sincerely,

S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate

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QUORUM CALL

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

S.O. 32

ORDERED, that a message be sent to Governor Janet T. Mills informing her that in accordance with the Constitution of Maine, Article V, Part First, Section 8 a quorum of Senators is assembled in the Senate Chamber for the consideration of such business as may come before the Senate.

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COMMUNICATIONS

(2-1) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1031

THE STATE OF MAINE

132nd LEGISLATURE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

August 18, 2026

Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0003

Dear Secretary Grant:

Pursuant to our authority under Title 12, MRSA, Chapter 419, §4652, we are pleased to appoint Steve Young of Frenchville to the Land Use Planning Commission.

This appointment is subject to review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, and confirmation by the Senate.

He will serve as a member who has a scientific or technical background in one or more of the areas of forestry, land use planning, conservation, fisheries, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and natural resource-based business that operate in the commission’s jurisdiction and through life or work experience demonstrates knowledge of issues important to the commission’s jurisdiction.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

S/Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry S/Ryan D. Fecteau

President of the Senate Speaker of the House

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(2-2) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1005

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

May 7, 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, MRSA, Chapter 310-A, §3123, I am pleased to appoint Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care.

This appointment is subject to review by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, and confirmation by the Senate.

If confirmed, Dr. Connolly will serve on this council as a representative of the health care workforce.

Should you have any questions, 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. 1038

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 3, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Board of Pesticides Control

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate the following individuals to the Board of Pesticides Control:

· Phillip D. Fanning of Bangor for reappointment

· David C. Adams of Mapleton for reappointment

· Mark Neavyn of Falmouth for reappointment

· L. Brian Perkins of Cutler for appointment

Pursuant to Title 22, M.R.S.A § 1471-B, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-4) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1039

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 3, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nomination of Judges to the Maine District Court

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate the following individuals as Judges of the Maine District Court:

· Robert C. LeBrasseur, Esq. of Sabattus

· Angela Cannon, Esq. of Brunswick

· Miriam A. Johnson, Esq. of Bath

Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-5) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1040

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 3, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nomination to the Maine Superior Court

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to inform you that I am nominating Gerald D. Reid of Harpswell as a Justice of the Maine Superior Court.

Pursuant to Article V, Part First, §8, of the Maine Constitution, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-6) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1041

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 3, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nominations to the Maine Milk Commission

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate David Marcinkowski of Hudson to the Maine Milk Commission:

Pursuant to Title 7, MRSA §2952, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-7) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1042

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 3, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Land for Maine’s Future Board

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate the following individuals to serve on the Land for Maine’s Future Board:

· Steven Tatko of Willimantic

· Judith Camuso of Falmouth

· Patrick C. Keliher of Alna

Pursuant to Title 5 MRSA §6204, these appointments are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-8) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1043

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 4, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nomination to the Board of Environmental Protection

Dear President Daughtry:

It is my pleasure to nominate William T. Glidden, Jr. of Topsham for appointment and Robert G. Marvinney of Readfield for reappointment to the Board of Environmental Protection.

Pursuant to Title 38 M.R.S.A, § 341-C, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-9) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1044

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 8, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nomination to the Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate Timothy J. Feeley of Brunswick to the Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission as the neutral chair.

Pursuant to Title 26, MRSA §1081, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-10) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1045

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 8, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nomination to the Workers’ Compensation Board

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate Kristie Jandreau of Winslow to the Workers’ Compensation Board.

Pursuant to Title 39-A, MRSA §151, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-11) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1046

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 8, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nominations to the State Civil Service Appeals Board

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate Elizabeth Stivers of Yarmouth, Avery Day of Yarmouth and Arthur Kyricos of York Harbor to the State Civil Service Appeals Board.

Pursuant to 5 MRSA §7081, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-12) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1047

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 8, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nomination of Chair of the State Workforce Board

Dear President Daughtry:

It is my pleasure to nominate Vaughan Woodruff as Chair of the State Workforce Board.

Pursuant to Title 26 MRSA §2006, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-13) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1048

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 8, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nomination to the Maine Labor Relations Board

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate Michael Crouse to the Maine Labor Relations Board as an employee representative:

Pursuant to Title 26, MRSA §968, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Labor. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-14) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1049

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 8, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nominations to the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate Janet Waldron of Vassalboro and Stephen Moriarty of Cumberland for appointment to the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority.

Pursuant to Title 4 MRSA § 1602, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-15) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1053

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 9, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nominations to the Finance Authority of Maine

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate the following individuals to serve on the Finance Authority of Maine:

· Daniel Kleban of Cumberland Foreside

· Juliet Browne, Esq. of Portland

· Tami Gower of Wells

Pursuant to Title 10, MRSA §965, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-16) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1054

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 9, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Maine Space Corporation Board of Directors

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate the following individuals to the Maine Space Corporation Board of Directors:

· Steven Levesque of Greenville

· Martin Grohman of Biddeford

· Erika Haskins of Scarborough

· Jessica Fusco of Dedham

· Thomas Vaneck of Gloucester, Massachusetts

Pursuant to 5 MRSA §13201, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-17) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1055

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 9, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nominations to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate The Honorable Jill M. Goldthwait of Bar Harbor, and The Honorable Dennis L. Keschl of Belgrade for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.

Pursuant to Title 1 MRSA §1002, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-18) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1057

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 9, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate the following individuals to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees:

· Hailey Blanchard of Stockton Springs as the Student Trustee

· Susan Lessard of Bangor

· John McDonald of Houston, Texas

· Elizabeth McMullan of Jensen Beach, Florida

Pursuant to Title 5 §12004-C and Public Law 1941, c. 37, §1, as amended by P&SL 1993, c 27, §1, these nominations are contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-19) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1058

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 9, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Appointment of Thomas H. Platz of Auburn to the Board of Trustees, Maine Public Broadcasting

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate Thomas H. Platz of Auburn for reappointment to the Board of Trustees, Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation.

Pursuant to PL 2013, Ch. 367, §3, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.

Thank you for your assistance with this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-20) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1059

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 10, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: University of Maine System Board of Trustees

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate Matthew McHatten for appointment to the University of Maine System Board of Trustees.

Pursuant to Title 5, MRSA §12004-C, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-21) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1060

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 10, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Nominations to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to nominate the following individuals for appointment to the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees:

· Jasmine Sanders of Augusta

· David Keaton of Caribou

· Ryan Bushey of Houlton

Pursuant to Title 20-A, M.R.S.A. §12075, this nomination is contingent on confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-22) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1029

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

August 17, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333

RE: Appointment of Sandra C. Darby as Temporary Deputy Superintendent of the Bureau of Insurance

Dear President Daughtry:

I am pleased to inform you that I have appointed Sandra C. Darby of Winslow as Temporary Deputy Superintendent of the Bureau of Insurance, effective Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

This appointment was made pursuant to Title 5, MRS § 1, and provides authority to Ms. Darby to exercise the powers and duties of the Superintendent.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-23) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1092

STATE OF MAINE

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Daughtry

President of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

RE: Withdrawal of Nominees

Dear President Daughtry:

Pursuant to Title 3 M.R.S.A., §154, I am withdrawing my nomination of John McDonald for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy Board of Trustees at the request of the nominee.

This nomination is currently pending before the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

S/Janet T. Mills

Governor

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(2-24) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1051

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 9, 2026

The Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Secretary Grant:

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am temporarily appointing Representative Tavis Hasenfus of Readfield, to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, as House Chair replacing Representative William Pluecker of Warren, effective Friday, September 11, 2026. This appointment will expire at the end of the day on September 11th.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment.

Sincerely,

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

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(2-25) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1052

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 9, 2026

The Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Secretary Grant:

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am temporarily appointing Representative Cassie Julia of Waterville, to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, replacing Representative Allison Hepler of Woolwich, effective Friday, September 11, 2026. This appointment will expire at the end of the day on September 11th.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment.

Sincerely,

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

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(2-26) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1056

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 10, 2026

The Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Secretary Grant:

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am temporarily appointing Representative William Bridgeo of Augusta, to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, replacing Representative Stephan Bunker of Farmington, effective Friday, September 11, 2026. This appointment will expire at the end of the day on September 11th.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment.

Sincerely,

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

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(2-27) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1062

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Secretary Grant:

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am temporarily appointing Representative Anne-Marie Mastraccio of Sanford, to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor, as House Chair replacing Representative Amy Roeder of Bangor, effective Tuesday, September 22, 2026. This appointment will expire at the end of the day on September 22nd.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment.

Sincerely,

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

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(2-28) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1064

STATE OF MAINE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SPEAKER’S OFFICE

AUGUSTA, MAINE

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Darek M. Grant

Secretary of the Senate

3 State House Station

Augusta, Maine 04333

Dear Secretary Grant:

Pursuant to my authority under House Rule 201.1 (I) (a), I am temporarily appointing Representative Ann Matlack of St. George, to the Joint Standing Committee on State & Local Government, replacing Representative Lori Gramlich of Old Orchard Beach, effective Monday, September 21, 2026. This appointment will expire at the end of the day on September 21.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this temporary appointment.

Sincerely,

S/Ryan D. Fecteau

Speaker of the House

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(2-29) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1076

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Mark Neavyn, M.D. of Falmouth, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control.

After public hearing and discussion on this nomination, the Committee proceeded to vote on the motion to recommend to the Senate that this nomination be confirmed. The Committee Clerk called the roll with the following result:

YEAS Senators 2 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland, Black, R. of Franklin

Representatives 9 Pluecker, B. of Warren, Bunker, S. of Farmington, Cooper, M. of Windham, Cray, D. of Palmyra, Dill, J. of Old Town, Frost, S. of Belgrade, Guerrette, T. of Caribou, Hepler, A. of Woolwich, Theriault, N. of Millinocket

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Sen. Ingwersen, H. of York, Rep. Jackson, C. of Oxford

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Mark Neavyn, M.D. of Falmouth, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair House Chair

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(2-30) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1077

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of L. Brian Perkins of Cutler, for appointment to the Board of Pesticides Control.

YEAS Senators 2 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland, Black, R. of Franklin

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Sen. Ingwersen, H. of York, Rep. Jackson, C. of Oxford

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of L. Brian Perkins of Cutler, for appointment to the Board of Pesticides Control be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair House Chair

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(2-31) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1078

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of David Adams of Mapleton, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control.

YEAS Senators 2 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland, Black, R. of Franklin

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Sen. Ingwersen, H. of York, Rep. Jackson, C. of Oxford

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of David Adams of Mapleton, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair House Chair

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(2-32) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1079

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Philip Fanning of Bangor, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control.

YEAS Senators 2 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland, Black, R. of Franklin

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Sen. Ingwersen, H. of York, Rep. Jackson, C. of Oxford

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Philip Fanning of Bangor, for reappointment to the Board of Pesticides Control be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair House Chair

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(2-33) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1080

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Judith Camuso of Falmouth, for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board.

YEAS Senators 2 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland, Black, R. of Franklin

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Sen. Ingwersen, H. of York, Rep. Jackson, C. of Oxford

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Judith Camuso of Falmouth, for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-34) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1081

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Patrick C. Keliher of Alna, for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board.

YEAS Senators 1 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland

Representatives 5 Pluecker, B. of Warren, Bunker, S. of Farmington, Dill, J. of Old Town, Frost, S. of Belgrade, Hepler, A. of Woolwich

NAYS Senators 1 Black, R. of Franklin

Representatives 4 Cooper, M. of Windham, Cray, D. of Palmyra, Guerrette, T. of Caribou, Theriault, N. of Millinocket

ABSENT 2 Sen. Ingwersen, H. of York, Rep. Jackson, C. of Oxford

Six members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and five in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Patrick C. Keliher of Alna, for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-35) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1082

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Steven Tatko of Willimantic, for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board.

YEAS Senators 2 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland, Black, R. of Franklin

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Sen. Ingwersen, H. of York, Rep. Jackson, C. of Oxford

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Steven Tatko of Willimantic, for appointment to the Land For Maine's Future Board be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-36) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1061

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 11, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of Steve Young of Frenchville, for appointment to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission.

YEAS Senators 3 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland, Black, R. of Franklin, Ingwersen, H. of York

Representatives 10 Hasenfus, T. of Readfield, Bridgeo, W. of Augusta, Cooper, M. of Windham, Cray, D. of Palmyra, Dill, J. of Old Town, Frost, S. of Belgrade, Guerrette, T. of Caribou, Jackson, C. of Oxford, Julia, C. of Waterville, Theriault, N. of Millinocket

NAYS 0

ABSENT 0

Thirteen members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Steve Young of Frenchville, for appointment to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Tavis Rock Hasenfus

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-37) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1083

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has had under consideration the nomination of David Marcinkowski of Hudson, for appointment to the Maine Milk Commission.

YEAS Senators 2 Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland, Black, R. of Franklin

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Sen. Ingwersen, H. of York, Rep. Jackson, C. of Oxford

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of David Marcinkowski of Hudson, for appointment to the Maine Milk Commission be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Rachel Talbot Ross S/Bill Pluecker

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-38) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1097

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of David Keaton of Caribou, for appointment to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees.

YEAS Senators 2 Rafferty, J. of York, Pierce, T. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Crockett, E. of Portland, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York

NAYS 0

ABSENT 4 Sen. Libby, J. of Cumberland, Rep. Bagshaw, B. of Windham, Rep. Carlow, N. of Buxton, Rep. Haggan, K. of Hampden

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of David Keaton of Caribou, for appointment to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph E. Rafferty S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-39) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1094

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Ryan Bushey of Houlton, for appointment to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees.

YEAS Senators 2 Rafferty, J. of York, Pierce, T. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Crockett, E. of Portland, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York

NAYS 0

ABSENT 4 Sen. Libby, J. of Cumberland, Rep. Bagshaw, B. of Windham, Rep. Carlow, N. of Buxton, Rep. Haggan, K. of Hampden

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Ryan Bushey of Houlton, for appointment to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph E. Rafferty S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-40) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1099

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Jasmine Sanders of Augusta, for appointment to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees.

YEAS Senators 2 Rafferty, J. of York, Pierce, T. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Crockett, E. of Portland, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York

NAYS 0

ABSENT 4 Sen. Libby, J. of Cumberland, Rep. Bagshaw, B. of Windham, Rep. Carlow, N. of Buxton, Rep. Haggan, K. of Hampden

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Jasmine Sanders of Augusta, for appointment to the Maine Community College System, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph E. Rafferty S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-41) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1093

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Susan Lessard of Bangor, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees.

YEAS Senators 2 Rafferty, J. of York, Pierce, T. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Crockett, E. of Portland, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York

NAYS 0

ABSENT 4 Sen. Libby, J. of Cumberland, Rep. Bagshaw, B. of Windham, Rep. Carlow, N. of Buxton, Rep. Haggan, K. of Hampden

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Susan Lessard of Bangor, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph E. Rafferty S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-42) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1095

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Hailey Blanchard of Stockton Springs, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees.

YEAS Senators 2 Rafferty, J. of York, Pierce, T. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Crockett, E. of Portland, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York

NAYS 0

ABSENT 4 Sen. Libby, J. of Cumberland, Rep. Bagshaw, B. of Windham, Rep. Carlow, N. of Buxton, Rep. Haggan, K. of Hampden

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Hailey Blanchard of Stockton Springs, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph E. Rafferty S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-43) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1096

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Elizabeth McMullan of Jensen Beach, FL, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees.

YEAS Senators 2 Rafferty, J. of York, Pierce, T. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Crockett, E. of Portland, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York

NAYS 0

ABSENT 4 Sen. Libby, J. of Cumberland, Rep. Bagshaw, B. of Windham, Rep. Carlow, N. of Buxton, Rep. Haggan, K. of Hampden

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Elizabeth McMullan of Jensen Beach, FL, for appointment to the Maine Maritime Academy, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph E. Rafferty S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-44) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1100

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Thomas H. Platz of Auburn, for reappointment to the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation, Board of Trustees.

YEAS Senators 3 Rafferty, J. of York, Libby, J. of Cumberland, Pierce, T. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Crockett, E. of Portland, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Bagshaw, B. of Windham, Rep. Carlow, N. of Buxton, Rep. Haggan, K. of Hampden

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Thomas H. Platz of Auburn, for reappointment to the Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph E. Rafferty S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-45) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1098

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of Matthew McHatten of Mapleton, for appointment to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees.

YEAS Senators 2 Rafferty, J. of York, Pierce, T. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Murphy, K. of Scarborough, Brennan, M. of Portland, Crockett, E. of Portland, Dodge, J. of Belfast, Lyman, S. of Livermore Falls, Mitchell, C. of Cumberland, Sargent, H. of York

NAYS 0

ABSENT 4 Sen. Libby, J. of Cumberland, Rep. Bagshaw, B. of Windham, Rep. Carlow, N. of Buxton, Rep. Haggan, K. of Hampden

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Matthew McHatten of Mapleton, for appointment to the University of Maine System, Board of Trustees be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph E. Rafferty S/Kelly Maureen Noonan Murphy

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-46) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1090

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

September 28, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has had under consideration the nomination of William T. Glidden, Jr. of Topsham, for appointment to the Board of Environmental Protection.

YEAS Senators 2 Tepler, D. of Sagadahoc, Martin, J. of Oxford

Representatives 8 Doudera, V. of Camden, Ankeles, D. of Brunswick, Bell, A. of Yarmouth, Bridgeo, W. of Augusta, Campbell, D. of Orrington, Schmersal-Burgess, T. of Mexico, Soboleski, M. of Phillips, Woodsome, D. of Waterboro

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Sen. Brenner, S. of Cumberland, Rep. Osher, L. of Orono, Rep. Rielly, M. of Westbrook

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of William T. Glidden, Jr. of Topsham, for appointment to the Board of Environmental Protection be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Denise A. Tepler S/Victoria W. Doudera

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-47) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1091

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

September 28, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has had under consideration the nomination of Robert G. Marvinney of Readfield, for reappointment to the Board of Environmental Protection.

YEAS Senators 2 Tepler, D. of Sagadahoc, Martin, J. of Oxford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Sen. Brenner, S. of Cumberland, Rep. Osher, L. of Orono, Rep. Rielly, M. of Westbrook

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Robert G. Marvinney of Readfield, for reappointment to the Board of Environmental Protection be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Denise A. Tepler S/Victoria W. Doudera

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-48) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1037

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

August 27, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services has had under consideration the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth, for appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care.

YEAS Senators 1 Bailey, D. of York

Representatives 8 Mathieson, K. of Kittery, Arford, P. of Brunswick, Boyer, M. of Cape Elizabeth, Cluchey, S. of Bowdoinham, Flynn, P. of Albion, Foley, R. of Wells, Mastraccio, A. of Sanford, Olsen, R. of Raymond

NAYS Senators 0

Representatives 1 Cimino, M. of Bridgton

ABSENT 3 Sen. Baldacci, J. of Penobscot, Sen. Haggan, D. of Penobscot, Rep. Morris, J. of Turner

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and one in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Dr. Patrick Connolly of Falmouth, for appointment to the Advisory Council on Affordable Health Care be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Donna Bailey S/Kristi M. Mathieson

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-49) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1103

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Tami Gower of Wells, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine.

YEAS Senators 3 Curry, C. of Waldo, Bailey, D. of York, Bennett, R. of Oxford

Representatives 4 Gere, T. of Kennebunkport, Golek, C. of Harpswell, Julia, C. of Waterville, Malon, M. of Biddeford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Collamore, A. of Pittsfield, Rep. Eder, J. of Waterboro, Rep. Lookner, G. of Portland, Rep. Mingo, A. of Calais, Rep. Walker, M. of Naples, Rep. Yusuf, Y. of Portland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Tami Gower of Wells, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Chip Curry S/Traci Gere

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-50) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1104

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Juliet Browne, Esq. of Portland, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine.

YEAS Senators 3 Curry, C. of Waldo, Bailey, D. of York, Bennett, R. of Oxford

Representatives 4 Gere, T. of Kennebunkport, Golek, C. of Harpswell, Julia, C. of Waterville, Malon, M. of Biddeford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Collamore, A. of Pittsfield, Rep. Eder, J. of Waterboro, Rep. Lookner, G. of Portland, Rep. Mingo, A. of Calais, Rep. Walker, M. of Naples, Rep. Yusuf, Y. of Portland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Juliet Browne, Esq. of Portland, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Chip Curry S/Traci Gere

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-51) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1105

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Daniel Kleban of Cumberland Foreside, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine.

YEAS Senators 3 Curry, C. of Waldo, Bailey, D. of York, Bennett, R. of Oxford

Representatives 4 Gere, T. of Kennebunkport, Golek, C. of Harpswell, Julia, C. of Waterville, Malon, M. of Biddeford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Collamore, A. of Pittsfield, Rep. Eder, J. of Waterboro, Rep. Lookner, G. of Portland, Rep. Mingo, A. of Calais, Rep. Walker, M. of Naples, Rep. Yusuf, Y. of Portland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Daniel Kleban of Cumberland Foreside, for appointment to the Finance Authority of Maine be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Chip Curry S/Traci Gere

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-52) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1101

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Jessica Fusco of Dedham, for appointment of the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors.

YEAS Senators 3 Curry, C. of Waldo, Bailey, D. of York, Bennett, R. of Oxford

Representatives 4 Gere, T. of Kennebunkport, Golek, C. of Harpswell, Julia, C. of Waterville, Malon, M. of Biddeford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Collamore, A. of Pittsfield, Rep. Eder, J. of Waterboro, Rep. Lookner, G. of Portland, Rep. Mingo, A. of Calais, Rep. Walker, M. of Naples, Rep. Yusuf, Y. of Portland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Jessica Fusco of Dedham, for appointment of the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Chip Curry S/Traci Gere

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-53) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1102

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Erika Haskins of Scarborough, for appointment to the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors.

YEAS Senators 3 Curry, C. of Waldo, Bailey, D. of York, Bennett, R. of Oxford

Representatives 4 Gere, T. of Kennebunkport, Golek, C. of Harpswell, Julia, C. of Waterville, Malon, M. of Biddeford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Collamore, A. of Pittsfield, Rep. Eder, J. of Waterboro, Rep. Lookner, G. of Portland, Rep. Mingo, A. of Calais, Rep. Walker, M. of Naples, Rep. Yusuf, Y. of Portland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Erika Haskins of Scarborough, for appointment to the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Chip Curry S/Traci Gere

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-54) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1106

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Martin Grohman of Biddeford, for appointment of the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors.

YEAS Senators 3 Curry, C. of Waldo, Bailey, D. of York, Bennett, R. of Oxford

Representatives 4 Gere, T. of Kennebunkport, Golek, C. of Harpswell, Julia, C. of Waterville, Malon, M. of Biddeford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Collamore, A. of Pittsfield, Rep. Eder, J. of Waterboro, Rep. Lookner, G. of Portland, Rep. Mingo, A. of Calais, Rep. Walker, M. of Naples, Rep. Yusuf, Y. of Portland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Martin Grohman of Biddeford, for appointment of the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Chip Curry S/Traci Gere

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-55) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1108

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Thomas Vaneck of Gloucester, MA, for appointment to the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors.

YEAS Senators 3 Curry, C. of Waldo, Bailey, D. of York, Bennett, R. of Oxford

Representatives 4 Gere, T. of Kennebunkport, Golek, C. of Harpswell, Julia, C. of Waterville, Malon, M. of Biddeford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Collamore, A. of Pittsfield, Rep. Eder, J. of Waterboro, Rep. Lookner, G. of Portland, Rep. Mingo, A. of Calais, Rep. Walker, M. of Naples, Rep. Yusuf, Y. of Portland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Thomas Vaneck of Gloucester, MA, for appointment to the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Chip Curry S/Traci Gere

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-56) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1107

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

September 29, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development has had under consideration the nomination of Steven Levesque of Greenville, for appointment to the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors.

YEAS Senators 3 Curry, C. of Waldo, Bailey, D. of York, Bennett, R. of Oxford

Representatives 4 Gere, T. of Kennebunkport, Golek, C. of Harpswell, Julia, C. of Waterville, Malon, M. of Biddeford

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Collamore, A. of Pittsfield, Rep. Eder, J. of Waterboro, Rep. Lookner, G. of Portland, Rep. Mingo, A. of Calais, Rep. Walker, M. of Naples, Rep. Yusuf, Y. of Portland

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Steven Levesque of Greenville, for appointment to the Maine Space Corporation, Board of Directors be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Chip Curry S/Traci Gere

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-57) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1087

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

September 23, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Miriam A. Johnson, Esq. of Bath, for appointment as a District Court Judge.

YEAS Senators 3 Carney, A. of Cumberland, Haggan, D. of Penobscot, Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Kuhn, A. of Falmouth, Henderson, R. of Rumford, Lee, A. of Auburn, Poirier, J. of Skowhegan, Pugh, D. of Portland, Sato, E. of Gorham, Sinclair, D. of Bath

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Babin, M. of Fort Fairfield, Rep. Caruso, E. of Caratunk, Rep. O'Halloran, D. of Brewer

Rep. Dana of Passamaquoddy Tribe was absent.

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Miriam A. Johnson, Esq. of Bath, for appointment as a District Court Judge be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Anne Carney S/Amy D. Kuhn

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-58) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1089

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

September 23, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Angela Cannon, Esq, of Brunswick, for appointment as a District Court Judge.

YEAS Senators 3 Carney, A. of Cumberland, Haggan, D. of Penobscot, Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Kuhn, A. of Falmouth, Henderson, R. of Rumford, Lee, A. of Auburn, Poirier, J. of Skowhegan, Pugh, D. of Portland, Sato, E. of Gorham, Sinclair, D. of Bath

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Babin, M. of Fort Fairfield, Rep. Caruso, E. of Caratunk, Rep. O'Halloran, D. of Brewer

Rep. Dana of Passamaquoddy Tribe was absent.

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Angela Cannon, Esq, of Brunswick, for appointment as a District Court Judge be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Anne Carney S/Amy D. Kuhn

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-59) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1088

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

September 23, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Robert C. LeBrasseur, Esq. of Sabattus, for appointment as a District Court Judge.

YEAS Senators 3 Carney, A. of Cumberland, Haggan, D. of Penobscot, Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland

Representatives 7 Kuhn, A. of Falmouth, Henderson, R. of Rumford, Lee, A. of Auburn, Poirier, J. of Skowhegan, Pugh, D. of Portland, Sato, E. of Gorham, Sinclair, D. of Bath

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Babin, M. of Fort Fairfield, Rep. Caruso, E. of Caratunk, Rep. O'Halloran, D. of Brewer

Rep. Dana of Passamaquoddy Tribe was absent.

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Robert C. LeBrasseur, Esq. of Sabattus, for appointment as a District Court Judge be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Anne Carney S/Amy D. Kuhn

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-60) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1086

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

September 23, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the nomination of Gerald D. Reid, Esq. of Harpswell, for appointment as a Superior Court Justice.

YEAS Senators 3 Carney, A. of Cumberland, Haggan, D. of Penobscot, Talbot Ross, R. of Cumberland

Representatives 6 Kuhn, A. of Falmouth, Henderson, R. of Rumford, Lee, A. of Auburn, Poirier, J. of Skowhegan, Pugh, D. of Portland, Sinclair, D. of Bath

NAYS Senators 0

Representatives 1 Sato, E. of Gorham

ABSENT 3 Rep. Babin, M. of Fort Fairfield, Rep. Caruso, E. of Caratunk, Rep. O'Halloran, D. of Brewer

Rep. Dana of Passamaquoddy Tribe was absent.

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and one in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Gerald D. Reid, Esq. of Harpswell, for appointment as a Superior Court Justice be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Anne Carney S/Amy D. Kuhn

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-61) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1072

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has had under consideration the nomination of Vaughan Woodruff of Pittsfield, for appointment as the State Workforce Development Board, Chair.

YEAS Senators 3 Tipping, M. of Penobscot, Bradstreet, D. of Kennebec, Rafferty, J. of York

Representatives 5 Mastraccio, A. of Sanford, Collins, A. of Sidney, Drinkwater, G. of Milford, Geiger, V. of Rockland, Macias, R. of Topsham

NAYS 0

ABSENT 5 Rep. Archer, M. of Saco, Rep. Beck, M. of South Portland, Rep. Libby, L. of Auburn, Rep. Skold, C. of Portland, Rep. Soboleski, M. of Phillips

Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Vaughan Woodruff of Pittsfield, for appointment as the State Workforce Development Board, Chair be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Michael Tipping S/Anne-Marie Mastraccio

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-62) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1075

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has had under consideration the nomination of Michael Crouse of Kittery, for appointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board.

YEAS Senators 3 Tipping, M. of Penobscot, Bradstreet, D. of Kennebec, Rafferty, J. of York

Representatives 4 Mastraccio, A. of Sanford, Collins, A. of Sidney, Drinkwater, G. of Milford, Macias, R. of Topsham

NAYS 0

ABSENT 6 Rep. Archer, M. of Saco, Rep. Beck, M. of South Portland, Rep. Geiger, V. of Rockland, Rep. Libby, L. of Auburn, Rep. Skold, C. of Portland, Rep. Soboleski, M. of Phillips

Seven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Michael Crouse of Kittery, for appointment to the Maine Labor Relations Board be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Michael Tipping S/Anne-Marie Mastraccio

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-63) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1074

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has had under consideration the nomination of Timothy J. Feeley of Brunswick, for appointment to the Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission.

YEAS Senators 3 Tipping, M. of Penobscot, Bradstreet, D. of Kennebec, Rafferty, J. of York

Representatives 5 Mastraccio, A. of Sanford, Collins, A. of Sidney, Drinkwater, G. of Milford, Geiger, V. of Rockland, Macias, R. of Topsham

NAYS 0

ABSENT 5 Rep. Archer, M. of Saco, Rep. Beck, M. of South Portland, Rep. Libby, L. of Auburn, Rep. Skold, C. of Portland, Rep. Soboleski, M. of Phillips

Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Timothy J. Feeley of Brunswick, for appointment to the Maine Unemployment Insurance Commission be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Michael Tipping S/Anne-Marie Mastraccio

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-64) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1073

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON LABOR

September 22, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Labor has had under consideration the nomination of Kristie Jandreau of Winslow, for appointment to the Workers' Compensation Board.

YEAS Senators 3 Tipping, M. of Penobscot, Bradstreet, D. of Kennebec, Rafferty, J. of York

Representatives 5 Mastraccio, A. of Sanford, Collins, A. of Sidney, Drinkwater, G. of Milford, Geiger, V. of Rockland, Macias, R. of Topsham

NAYS 0

ABSENT 5 Rep. Archer, M. of Saco, Rep. Beck, M. of South Portland, Rep. Libby, L. of Auburn, Rep. Skold, C. of Portland, Rep. Soboleski, M. of Phillips

Eight members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Kristie Jandreau of Winslow, for appointment to the Workers' Compensation Board be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Michael Tipping S/Anne-Marie Mastraccio

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-65) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1069

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government has had under consideration the nomination of the Honorable Stephen Moriarty, Esq. of Cumberland, for appointment to the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority.

YEAS Senators 3 Baldacci, J. of Penobscot, Beebe-Center, A. of Knox, Martin, J. of Oxford

Representatives 7 Salisbury, S. of Westbrook, Copeland, L. of Saco, Farrin, W. of Jefferson, Greenwood, R. of Wales, Matlack, A. of St. George, Pomerleau, K. of Standish, Tuell, W. of East Machias

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Adams, J. of Lebanon, Rep. Rollins, D. of Augusta, Rep. Underwood, J. of Presque Isle

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of the Honorable Stephen Moriarty, Esq. of Cumberland, for appointment to the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph M. Baldacci S/Suzanne M. Salisbury

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-66) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1068

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government has had under consideration the nomination of Janet Waldron of Vassalboro, for appointment to the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority.

YEAS Senators 3 Baldacci, J. of Penobscot, Beebe-Center, A. of Knox, Martin, J. of Oxford

Representatives 7 Salisbury, S. of Westbrook, Copeland, L. of Saco, Farrin, W. of Jefferson, Greenwood, R. of Wales, Matlack, A. of St. George, Pomerleau, K. of Standish, Tuell, W. of East Machias

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Adams, J. of Lebanon, Rep. Rollins, D. of Augusta, Rep. Underwood, J. of Presque Isle

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Janet Waldron of Vassalboro, for appointment to the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph M. Baldacci S/Suzanne M. Salisbury

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-67) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1065

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government has had under consideration the nomination of Avery Day of Yarmouth, for reappointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board.

YEAS Senators 3 Baldacci, J. of Penobscot, Beebe-Center, A. of Knox, Martin, J. of Oxford

Representatives 7 Salisbury, S. of Westbrook, Copeland, L. of Saco, Farrin, W. of Jefferson, Greenwood, R. of Wales, Matlack, A. of St. George, Pomerleau, K. of Standish, Tuell, W. of East Machias

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Adams, J. of Lebanon, Rep. Rollins, D. of Augusta, Rep. Underwood, J. of Presque Isle

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Avery Day of Yarmouth, for reappointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph M. Baldacci S/Suzanne M. Salisbury

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-68) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1066

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government has had under consideration the nomination of Arthur Kyricos of York Harbor, for reappointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board.

YEAS Senators 3 Baldacci, J. of Penobscot, Beebe-Center, A. of Knox, Martin, J. of Oxford

Representatives 7 Salisbury, S. of Westbrook, Copeland, L. of Saco, Farrin, W. of Jefferson, Greenwood, R. of Wales, Matlack, A. of St. George, Pomerleau, K. of Standish, Tuell, W. of East Machias

NAYS 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Adams, J. of Lebanon, Rep. Rollins, D. of Augusta, Rep. Underwood, J. of Presque Isle

Ten members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Arthur Kyricos of York Harbor, for reappointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph M. Baldacci S/Suzanne M. Salisbury

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-69) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1067

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government has had under consideration the nomination of Elizabeth Stivers of Yarmouth, for appointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board.

YEAS Senators 2 Baldacci, J. of Penobscot, Beebe-Center, A. of Knox

Representatives 7 Salisbury, S. of Westbrook, Copeland, L. of Saco, Farrin, W. of Jefferson, Greenwood, R. of Wales, Matlack, A. of St. George, Pomerleau, K. of Standish, Tuell, W. of East Machias

NAYS Senators 1 Martin, J. of Oxford

Representatives 0

ABSENT 3 Rep. Adams, J. of Lebanon, Rep. Rollins, D. of Augusta, Rep. Underwood, J. of Presque Isle

Nine members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and one in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of Elizabeth Stivers of Yarmouth, for appointment to the State Civil Service Appeals Board be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Joseph M. Baldacci S/Suzanne M. Salisbury

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-70) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1070

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of the Honorable Dennis L. Keschl of Belgrade, for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.

YEAS Senators 3 Hickman, C. of Kennebec, Duson, J. of Cumberland, Timberlake, J. of Androscoggin

Representatives 8 Boyer, D. of Poland, Chapman, Q. of Auburn, Faircloth, S. of Bangor, Fredericks, A. of Sanford, Frost, S. of Belgrade, Hymes, B. of Waldo, Malon, M. of Biddeford, Terry, P. of Gorham

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Rep. Supica, L. of Bangor, Rep. Graham, A. of North Yarmouth

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of the Honorable Dennis L. Keschl of Belgrade, for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Craig V. Hickman S/Laura Supica

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

(2-71) The Following Communication:

S.C. 1071

STATE OF MAINE

ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SECOND LEGISLATURE

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS

September 21, 2026

The Honorable Matthea Elisabeth Larsen Daughtry

President of the Senate of Maine

132nd Maine State Legislature

State House

Augusta, Maine 04333-0003

Dear Madam President:

In accordance with 3 M.R.S.A., Section 157, and with Joint Rule 505 of the Maine Legislature, the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs has had under consideration the nomination of the Honorable Jill M. Goldthwait of Bar Harbor, for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.

YEAS Senators 3 Hickman, C. of Kennebec, Duson, J. of Cumberland, Timberlake, J. of Androscoggin

NAYS 0

ABSENT 2 Rep. Supica, L. of Bangor, Rep. Graham, A. of North Yarmouth

Eleven members of the Committee having voted in the affirmative and zero in the negative, it was the vote of the Committee that the nomination of the Honorable Jill M. Goldthwait of Bar Harbor, for appointment to the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices be confirmed.

Signed,

S/Craig V. Hickman S/Laura Supica

Senate Chair House Chair

_________________________________

ORDERS

(4-1) On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland, the following Senate Order:

S.O. 33

ORDERED, that a message be sent to Governor Janet T. Mills informing her that the Senate has transacted all business before it and is ready to Adjourn Without Day.

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