State Rep. Richard A. Pickett. R-Dixfield, turns to ask a question of a fellow legislator at the start off a legislative session, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

State Rep. Michael Lemelin, R-Chelsea, right, wears a protective hood, face covering and gloves prior to the start off a legislative session, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. The Legislature has conducted most of its business this year remotely. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Newly-elected State Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, looks at paperwork, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

State Reps. Sam Zager, D-Portland, left, and Kathy Javner, R-Chester, share a light moment prior to the start of a legislative session, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford, addresses the Legislature, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, covers his heart while reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Newly-elected State Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, left, is escorted to his seat by Asst. Sergeant at Arms Bruce Bryant, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)