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The House CalendarThe Advance Journal and Calendar of the House of Representatives Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Calling of the House to Order by the Speaker.
Prayer by Reverend Lara Campbell, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Kennebunk.
National Anthem by Atlantic Harmonies Select Choir, Wells.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Journal of Thursday, May 18, 2023. _________________________________
(1-1) The following Joint Resolution: (S.P. 802)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS LYME DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS,the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 2,600 probable cases of Lyme disease in 2022;and
WHEREAS, the actual incidence of Lyme disease in Maine is likely much higher than reported;and
WHEREAS, Lyme disease disproportionately affects children between 5 and 15 years ofage and adults over 65 years of age; and
WHEREAS, tickborne illness can be prevented by staying in the center of wooded paths, wearing light-colored, long-sleeved clothing, using an insect repellent approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, performing daily tick checks and properly removing ticks;and
WHEREAS, the 124th Legislature enacted Public Law Chapter 494, An Act To Enhance Public Awareness of Lyme Disease, which designated May as Lyme Disease Awareness Monthand required the promotion of public awareness and education on Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses;and
WHEREAS, public awareness and education are necessary to help reduce tickborne illnesses in Maine by promoting awareness of Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses and the regular use of prevention measures, as illustrated by the 2023 information campaign “Tick Free ME” produced by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention; now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize May 2023 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month and to respectfullyurge all the citizens of Maine to become aware of the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of tickborne illnesses.
Comes from the Senate, READ and ADOPTED.
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(1-2) Resolve, to Ensure that Eligible Customers Receive Payments from the Energy Rate Relief Fund (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 805) (L.D. 1971)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY and ordered printed.
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(1-3) Resolve, to Improve Long-term Care for the People of Maine (EMERGENCY) (S.P. 806) (L.D. 1972)
Comes from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES and ordered printed.
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(1-4) Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act" (S.P. 804) (L.D. 1970) (1-5) Bill "An Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Privacy Act" (S.P. 807) (L.D. 1973)
Come from the Senate, REFERRED to the Committee on JUDICIARY and ordered printed.
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(2-1) The Following Communication: (H.C. 183)
STATE OF MAINE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT
DOCKET NO. OJ-23-1 In the Matter of Request for Opinion of the Justices
PROCEDURAL ORDER
On May 16, 2023, the Maine State Legislature referred five questions to the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, pursuant to Article VI Section 3 of the Maine Constitution, related to four direct initiatives of voters that the Secretary of State transmitted to the 131st Legislature during its First Regular Session but that the Legislature did not act on during that session.
The Justices hereby invite a representative for each of the Maine Legislature, Governor Mills, the Secretary of State, and the Attorney General, and any other interested person or entity, to submit briefs addressing
1. whether the Questions propounded present a “solemn occasion,”pursuant to article VI, section 3 of the Maine Constitution;and
2. the law regarding the Questions propounded.
Any person or entity submitting a brief to the Court must do so by filing two copies of the brief, as described below, with the Executive Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, at 205 Newbury Street, Room 139, Portland, Maine 04101, at or before 4:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023, and emailing an electronic copy (which need not be signed) in the form of a single text-based pdf file to lawcourt.clerk@courts.maine.gov.
A person's brief need not be bound but must conform to the requirements of M.R. App. P. 7A(g) (as amended by 2022 Me. Rules 03, effective July 13, 2022) and must comply with the following: a. the front cover must be white and must contain the following information: · the designation that the matter is “Before the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court”; · the docket number of the matter, OJ-23-1; · the title of the matter, “In the Matter of Request for Opinion of the Justices”; · the title of the document as a “Brief of” followed by the name of the person or entity filing the brief; and · the name, address, and Maine bar number of counsel representing the filer or, if the filer is not represented by counsel, the name and address of the filer; and b. the brief may not be longer than 25 pages.
Oral Argument will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., in Courtroom 7 of the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.
All filings and orders in this matter can be found, within a reasonable time after filing, on the Court's website at www.courts.maine.gov/initiatives.
Dated: May 16, 2023
For the Justices,
S/Valerie Stanfill Chief Justice
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(2-2) The Following Communication: (H.C. 178)
MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
May 18, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House of Representatives 131st Maine Legislature Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
I am notifying you that, pursuant to 12 MRSA §683-A, I have forwarded to the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry the following nomination made to the Maine Land Use Planning Commission by the Somerset County Commissioners on May 18, 2023:
Gwendolyn Hilton of Starks
The County asks that this nomination be considered to fill the four-year term that begins on July 29, 2023, which is scheduled to be filled by Somerset County.
Pursuant to 12 MRSA 683-A, this appointment is subject to confirmation by the Maine Senate after review by the committee having jurisdiction over conservation matters.
Sincerely,
S/Suzanne M. Gresser Executive Director
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(2-3) The Following Communication: (H.C. 179)
CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 23, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the following Joint Standing Committees have voted unanimously to report the following bills out "Ought Not to Pass:"
Education and Cultural Affairs L.D. 1042 An Act to Update Youth Sports Concussion and Injury Prevention Protocols L.D. 1164 An Act to Continue the Department of Education Diploma Program Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic (EMERGENCY) Environment and Natural Resources L.D. 1570 An Act to Create the Storm Water Infrastructure Repair and Replacement Fund L.D. 1723 An Act to Prevent the Automatic Transfer of Permits and Contracts in a Sale of Assets of a Water Export Company Without Review and to Amend the Membership of the Water Resources Planning Committee and the Maine Public Drinking Water Commission Health and Human Services L.D. 190 An Act to Develop a Long-term Plan to Address Mental Health Needs in Rural Maine L.D. 1254 An Act to Provide Coverage and Prior Authorization of Medications and Services During a MaineCare Provider's Enrollment Period L.D. 1361 An Act to Implement Best Practices Regarding Children's Behavioral and Mental Health Care L.D. 1513 An Act to Improve Intensive Behavioral Health and Public Safety Case Management Services L.D. 1521 An Act to Support the Essential Support Workforce by Promoting Enhanced Reimbursement and Benefits and Encouraging Information Sharing L.D. 1753 An Act to Establish an Independent Adjudicatory Process Regarding the Department of Health and Human Services Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services L.D. 1191 An Act Regarding Transparency of Medical Billing Inland Fisheries and Wildlife L.D. 58 Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to Establish Seasons That Do Not Overlap for Hunting Bear over Bait and Hunting Bear with Dogs L.D. 642 An Act to Protect Young Deer Hunters by Prohibiting Wild Turkey Hunting During Youth Deer Hunting Day L.D. 728 An Act to Amend the Bag Limit for Turkey L.D. 1062 An Act to Allow a Landowner or Maintainer of Trails to Lethally Remove Nuisance Beaver Labor and Housing L.D. 733 An Act to Require an Annual Itemized Statement of Benefits for Public Employees and Retirees L.D. 1385 An Act to Amend the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 Regarding Employee Liability L.D. 1831 Resolve, Relating to the Employment of Minors Marine Resources L.D. 563 An Act to Assert State Sovereignty over Ocean Waters up to 12 Nautical Miles off the State's Coast L.D. 1776 An Act to Allow Citizen Oversight of Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Marine Resources Actions and Rulemaking Taxation L.D. 1328 An Act to Fund a Public Defender's Office Through a Tax on University Endowment Income Transportation L.D. 1025 An Act to Improve Maine's Economy by Changing the Hours of Operation for Oversize Loads (EMERGENCY) L.D. 1566 Resolve, to Establish the Task Force to Recommend Strategies to Achieve the Goal of Eliminating Traffic Fatalities and Serious Injuries L.D. 1711 An Act to Provide for Safe Roadway Construction Design Criteria Veterans and Legal Affairs L.D. 34 An Act to Require a Person to Show Photographic Identification for the Purpose of Voting L.D. 1391 An Act to Limit Cannabis Cultivation Licenses to Protect the Cannabis Market L.D. 1500 An Act to Strengthen Maine's Elections by Requiring Video Monitoring of Drop Boxes and Amending the Laws Regarding Voter Rolls and Absentee Voting Envelopes L.D. 1585 An Act to Amend Maine's Cannabis Laws to Protect Small and Medium-sized Cultivators L.D. 1604 RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Extend the Time That a Signature on a Petition for a Direct Initiative of Legislation Is Valid L.D. 1765 An Act Authorizing the Governor to Enter into Interstate Agreements Regarding the Cannabis Industry L.D. 1811 An Act to Clarify Required Political Committees 24-hour Reports
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-4) The Following Communication: (H.C. 180)
STATE OF MAINE CLERK'S OFFICE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 23, 2023
Honorable Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Speaker Talbot Ross:
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsors:
Senator Carney of Cumberland L.D. 29 An Act to Reduce Air Emissions at Petroleum Storage Facilities
Senator Hickman of Kennebec L.D. 1482 An Act to Impose a Moratorium on Open-pit Rock Quarry Excavation (EMERGENCY)
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310, the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs has approved the requests for "Leave to Withdraw" by the following sponsors:
Senator Chipman of Cumberland L.D. 1446 Resolve, to Establish the Task Force on Cannabis Hospitality Establishments
Representative Terry of Gorham L.D. 1851 An Act to Allow Replacement Candidates to Qualify for Certification Under the Maine Clean Election Act
Sincerely,
S/Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House
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(2-5) The Following Communication: (H.C. 181)
STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR 66 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0066
Letter of Transmittal
Honorable Members of the Legislative Council for the 131st Legislature;
Honorable Janet T. Mills Governor of the State of Maine
I am pleased to submit the State of Maine Management Letter for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. During our audit of the State of Maine, we became aware of matters that offer opportunities for our government to improve its operations. Recommendations regarding these matters accompany this Management Letter as “management letter comments.”
This publication of our Management Letter includes two sections: management letter comments previously issued in relation to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) audit; and management letter comments newly issued in relation to the Single Audit. Management letter comments related to the ACFR audit were separately issued on January 17, 2023, and are included in this report to provide the reader with a comprehensive set of our recommendations.
Please feel free to contact me with questions you may have. Like you, we are committed to improving our State government for the benefit of our citizens. Healthy discussion of the problems found and solutions considered are part of a dialogue that aims at improvement. I welcome your thoughts and inquiries about these matters.
Respectfully submitted,
S/Matthew Dunlap, CIA State Auditor
May 12, 2023
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(2-6) The Following Communication: (H.C. 182)
STATE OF MAINE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER'S OFFICE AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002
May 23, 2023
Honorable Robert B. Hunt Clerk of the House 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333
Dear Clerk Hunt:
Please be advised that pursuant to her authority, Governor Janet T. Mills has nominated the following:
on May 17, 2023
Thomas H. Platz of Auburn for appointment to the Board of Trustees, Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation. Pursuant to PL 2013, Ch. 367, §3, this appointment is contingent on confirmation by the Maine State Senate after review by the Joint Standing Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
Sincerely,
S/Rachel Talbot Ross Speaker of the House
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PETITIONS, BILLS AND RESOLVES REQUIRING REFERENCE (3-1) Bill "An Act to Enact the Reentry Success and Earned Time Act" (H.P. 1271) (L.D. 1978)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: MONTELL of Gardiner, PLUECKER of Warren, SALISBURY of Westbrook, SAYRE of Kennebunk, Senators: BEEBE-CENTER of Knox, DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, POULIOT of Kennebec, VITELLI of Sagadahoc. Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-2) Bill "An Act to Expand Home Visiting Services and Provide for Reimbursement Under the MaineCare Program for Perinatal Doula Services and Midwifery Services" (H.P. 1276) (L.D. 1993)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-3) Bill "An Act to Create the Data Privacy and Protection Act" (H.P. 1270) (L.D. 1977)
Sponsored by Representative O'NEIL of Saco. Cosponsored by Senator HICKMAN of Kennebec and Representatives: BOYER of Poland, BRENNAN of Portland, RIELLY of Westbrook. (3-4) Bill "An Act to Improve the Licensing Procedure for Certain Social Workers by Removing the Examination Requirement" (H.P. 1273) (L.D. 1990)
Sponsored by Speaker TALBOT ROSS of Portland. Cosponsored by Representatives: ARFORD of Brunswick, BOYER of Poland, CRAFTS of Newcastle, DHALAC of South Portland, Senator: BRENNER of Cumberland. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT AND BUSINESS suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-5) Bill "An Act Regarding Surplus Lines Insurance Tax" (H.P. 1272) (L.D. 1979)
Sponsored by Representative PERRY of Bangor. Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205. Committee on TAXATION suggested and ordered printed.
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(3-6) Bill "An Act Regarding Gubernatorial Primary Elections" (H.P. 1274) (L.D. 1991)
Sponsored by Representative SUPICA of Bangor. (BY REQUEST) (3-7) Bill "An Act to Legalize Historical Horse Racing and Electronic Beano to Allow Maine Gaming Licensees and Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to Compete with Other Gaming States" (H.P. 1275) (L.D. 1992)
Sponsored by Representative COLLINGS of Portland.
Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed.
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(4-1) On motion of Representative ZEIGLER of Montville, the following Joint Resolution: (H.P. 1269) (Cosponsored by Senator LAWRENCE of York and Representatives: ANKELES of Brunswick, ARFORD of Brunswick, CLOUTIER of Lewiston, GATTINE of Westbrook, MEYER of Eliot, Senators: DAUGHTRY of Cumberland, GROHOSKI of Hancock)
JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2023 AS NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY
WHEREAS,as of 2017-2018, 63.5% of households in the State owned a pet, with 43.8% of households owning a cat and 35.9% of households owning a dog; and
WHEREAS, pets give individuals love, companionship and comfort, encourage outdoor exercise and help to build social connections; and
WHEREAS, more than 6,000,000 pets end up homeless every year in the United States; and
WHEREAS, there are 143 animal shelters and animal rescue organizations in the State, whose organizers and employees work tirelessly to rehome and care for homeless, abandoned, abused and rescued animals; and
WHEREAS, animal shelters and animal rescue organizations cannot operate without the help of volunteers who provide support for homeless pets through donations of time, goods and funds;and
WHEREAS, animal shelters and animal rescue organizations work with law enforcement agencies, veterinarians and other community organizations to find a home for every pet,encourage responsible pet ownership, educate the public on the proper care and well-being of animals, devote personal time and resources in helping to rescue animals, reunite families with lost pets and help to protect the welfare of helpless animals; now,therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred and Thirty-first Legislature now assembled in the First Special Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this opportunity to recognize April 30, 2023 as National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and encourage all citizens of the State to join in supporting, volunteering or adopting a pet from a local animal shelter or animal rescue organization.
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SPECIAL SENTIMENT CALENDAR
In accordance with House Rule 519 and Joint Rule 213, the following items: Recognizing: (5-1) Nancy Crowell, of Scarborough, who is retiring after 45 years of public service as Director of the Scarborough Public Library. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 499)
(5-2) Katie Flannery, of Skowhegan, a teacher at Bloomfield Elementary School, who has been named the Somerset County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 500)
(5-3) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Edward Little High School, in Auburn: Benjamin Condit, Breya Whitman, Owen Vincent, Kaia Hayashida, Mya Vincent, Abigail Faucher, Campbell Cassidy, Victoria Allen, Liberty Latham and Amanda Raymond. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 501)
(5-4) Scott Morrill, of Bar Harbor, who was named the Maine Air National Guard Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 502)
(5-5) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Madison Area Memorial High School: Ashlee Clough, Maci Belanger, Natalie Haley, Amzi Olson, Peyton Estes, Gavin Landry, Kayden Hibbard, Olivia Askew, Madison Askew and Isaac Ouellette. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 503)
(5-6) Branden Barnikow, of Topsham, who was named the Maine Air National Guard Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 504)
(5-7) Jewel Buckley, of Kittery, who is celebrating her 100th birthday on April 9, 2023. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 506)
(5-8) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Mt. Abram Regional High School, in Salem Township: Abigail Wilcox, Veda Clement, Charlie Pye, Kaiden Pillsbury, Josey Arms, Savina Sherwood, Isabella Norster, Madison Contreras, Emily Pillsbury and Jeffrey Warnock. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 507)
(5-9) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Cony High School, in Augusta: Ayanna Goonesekere, Kameron Douin, Kristin Merrill, Nathan Shedd, Kaitlyn Henry, Avery Theriault, Emma Brown, Theodore Campbell, Juliette Armstrong and Sage Fortin. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 508)
(5-10) Maryam Emami, of Madrid Township, a teacher at Rangeley Lakes Regional School, who has been named the Franklin County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 509)
(5-11) Sam Goodspeed, of Farmington, a member of Troop No. 546, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 510)
(5-12) Emma Towers, of Jay, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 511)
(5-13) Lucas Towers, of Jay, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Spruce Mountain High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 512)
(5-14) Carly Baker, of Mexico, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Mountain Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 513)
(5-15) Brooke Buotte, of Rumford, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Mountain Valley High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 514)
(5-16) Lucas Libby, of Dixfield, who won the Class B State Wrestling Championship in the 152-pound Weight Class and was named the Sun Journal All-Region Wrestler of the Year. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 515)
(5-17) Tanya Perreault, of Dixfield, a teacher at Spruce Mountain Primary School, who has been named the Androscoggin County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 516)
(5-18) Colleen Maker, of Machias, a teacher at Washington Academy, who has been named the Washington County Teacher of the Year by the Maine Department of Education. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(SLS 517)
(5-19) Emma Alexander, of Exeter, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Dexter Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 367) Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-20) Sydney Fogler, of Exeter, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Dexter Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 368) Presented by Representative FOSTER of Dexter. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-21) Maci Mae Hazlett, of Kenduskeag, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Central High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 369) Presented by Representative GRIFFIN of Levant. Cosponsored by Senator GUERIN of Penobscot.
(5-22) the Top Ten students of the 2023 graduating class of Hermon High School: David Robichaud, Autumn Perley, Paige Schiele, Lindsey Pellett, Lyndsee Reed, Kyle Martin, Veronica Chichetto, Logan Brower, Alaina Adams and Derek Smith. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 370) Presented by Representative THORNE of Carmel. Cosponsored by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot.
(5-23) Hannah Robinson, of Pittsfield, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 371) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-24) Clark Manawonsakul, of Bangkok, Thailand, who has earned the distinction of being named a Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 372) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-25) Alyssa Ardry, of Pittsfield, who has earned the distinction of being named a Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Maine Central Institute. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 373) Presented by Representative COLLAMORE of Pittsfield. Cosponsored by Senator FARRIN of Somerset.
(5-26) Ashlyn Bouchard, of Caribou, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Caribou High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 374) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-27) Heidi Echeverria, of Washburn, who has earned the distinction of being named 1st Honor Essayist of the 2023 graduating class of Washburn District High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 375) Presented by Representative GUERRETTE of Caribou. Cosponsored by President JACKSON of Aroostook.
(5-28) Luke Carey, of Embden, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Carrabec High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 376) Presented by Representative DUNPHY of Embden. Cosponsored by Senator BLACK of Franklin.
(5-29) Isabella Messer, of Raymond, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 378) Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
(5-30) Baxter James Engelman, of Raymond, a member of Troop No. 800, who has attained the high rank and distinction of Eagle Scout. This is the highest award in Scouting and is given for excellence in skills development, leadership, personal growth and community service. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 379) Presented by Representative FAY of Raymond. Cosponsored by Senator NANGLE of Cumberland.
(5-31) Susan Meserve, of Harrington, on the occasion of her retirement as Principal of the Harrington Elementary School after 47 years of teaching and administrative work. Ms. Meserve's entire career has been in the Harrington school system with School Administrative District 37. Her career began in 1976, and she taught third grade for 24 years and kindergarten for 10 years before serving as Principal of Harrington Elementary School for 13 years. She also coached softball and cheerleading for a number of years and taught at the Summer Migrant School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 380) Presented by Representative STROUT of Harrington. Cosponsored by Senator MOORE of Washington.
(5-32) Lowell Oyster, of Buxton, Assistant Principal at Bonny Eagle Middle School, who has been named the 2023 National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 381) Presented by Representative CARLOW of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator BAILEY of York, Representative BLIER of Buxton.
(5-33) Amelia McAvoy, of Limington, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Bonny Eagle High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 382) Presented by Representative BLIER of Buxton. Cosponsored by Senator LIBBY of Cumberland, Representative POMERLEAU of Standish, Representative WALKER of Naples.
(5-34) Emma Moreau, of Poland, who has earned the distinction of being named Valedictorian of the 2023 graduating class of Poland Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 384) Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representative FAY of Raymond.
(5-35) Nicholas Garey, of Poland, who has earned the distinction of being named Salutatorian of the 2023 graduating class of Poland Regional High School. We extend our congratulations and best wishes;
(HLS 385) Presented by Representative BOYER of Poland. Cosponsored by Senator BRAKEY of Androscoggin, Representative FAY of Raymond.
In Memory of: (5-36) Marjorie Hoffman, of South Berwick. Mrs. Hoffman was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent much of her life in Orange County, New York, where she began working in the insurance business in 1958. She was active as a Girl Scout Troop |