Joint committee recommends confirmation of two Maine Retirement Savings Board nominees

The Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of two gubernatorial nominees to the Maine Retirement Savings Board.

Senator Donna Bailey moved that the committee recommend confirmation of Rebecca Wyke of Augusta. Joe Bushey, director of boards and commissions for Governor Janet Mills, spoke in support, citing Wyke’s public‑service career and role on the board since it was seated in 2022. Wyke told the committee she had completed her initial four‑year term that began on March 9, 2022, and described her work helping establish the state’s retirement‑savings program and serving on the hiring committee for the board’s executive director. "I am completing my first term on the board," Wyke said, adding she would like to continue supporting the program’s work.

With no questions from committee members and no public opposition, the committee took a roll‑call vote under 3 M.R.S.A. §157. The clerk recorded eight votes in favor and zero against; the chairs announced the committee’s recommendation to confirm Wyke.

The committee then considered the nomination of Matthew Kolpitz of Winthrop for reappointment. Senator Bailey moved to recommend confirmation. Bushey again testified on behalf of the governor, outlining Kolpitz’s background in the Navy, his prior service as deputy state treasurer and his role in private‑sector government banking. Kolpitz said he has served the program for three years and emphasized making the Maine Retirement Savings program fully self‑sustaining and accessible. "It's important for this program to become fully self sustainable over the next few years," he said.

The committee conducted a roll‑call vote; the clerk reported 10 yeas and 0 nays and the chairs announced the committee recommendation to confirm Kolpitz.

Next steps: the committee will send its written recommendations to the president of the Senate as required by statute; the nominations proceed to the full Senate for final confirmation.