Sen. Dill earns perfect attendance record in 2016 legislative session

Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, had a perfect attendance and voting record during the recently concluded legislative session.

Sen. Dill cast 266 votes during the 2nd Regular Session of the 127th Maine Legislature — 100 percent of the votes recorded, excluding absences excused by the President of the Senate for illness or other extenuating circumstances.

“My vote in the Senate is an extension of the people I am elected to serve,” said Sen. Dill. “They sent me to Augusta to represent them, so it is important that I am there for every vote. I am proud to be their senator.”

During the 2nd Regular Session, lawmakers cast votes to step up the fight against drug addiction, increase investments in local schools, cut taxes for Maine homeowners and businesses and boost integrity in Maine’s welfare system.

Sen. Dill also had a 100 percent attendance record during the 1st Regular Session in 2015. All told, he didn’t miss a single vote since his election in 2014.