AUGUSTA – Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, has been appointed to serve as House chair of the Legislature’s Marine Resources Committee.
“I am proud of the work we do on the Marine Resources Committee to support and strengthen our state’s working waterfront,” said Hepler. “For the sake of our coastal and local economies across the state and preserving what makes Maine so special, it’s critical that we act as good stewards of our fishing and aquaculture industries. It’s an honor to continue to serve in the chair role.”
Hepler, who has served on the committee for six years – including as House chair in the 131st Legislature – was appointed chair again by House Speaker Ryan Fecteau. The panel oversees the Department of Marine Resources, as well as policy related to commercial marine fisheries management, licensing and enforcement, the processing and sale of marine fish, and shellfish and aquaculture.
Hepler will also serve as a member of the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee. She is serving her fourth term in the Maine House and represents Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, West Bath and Woolwich.
A complete list of legislative committees and their newly appointed members can be found at http://legislature.maine.gov/house/house/Committees.
Contact: Brian Lee (Hepler) | 305-965-2744