Jeff spiegelman

“Safe Schools Sentry Act” Seeks to Expand School Security Options

Sen. Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) and House Republican Whip Jeff Spiegelman (R-Clayton) are sponsoring a new measure to improve school safety. Senate Bill 304, a.k.a. the “Safe Schools Sentry Act,” would provide private schools with tools to enhance campus safety […]

Bill Seeking to Hike Business Fees Passes House in Contested Vote

A bill that will generate more than $140 million annually for the state by hiking numerous business fees cleared the House of Representatives on Thursday and heads to the Senate for consideration. Sponsored by House Democratic Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris […]

Lawmaker Slams House Democrats for Blocking Legislation to Deny Early Release to the Worst Offenders

State Representative Jeff Spiegelman sharply criticized the Democratic members of the House Corrections Committee for refusing to allow his bill to deny early release to the state’s most serious criminal offenders to advance. House Bill 289 would have eliminated inmates […]

Bills Dealing with Energy, Healthcare, and Elections Filed in Advance of Lawmakers Returning to Work

After six weeks of budget hearings, state lawmakers return to work on Tuesday.Ahead of the restart of the legislative session, lawmakers recently filed multiple new bills, including the following measures: Removing Disincentive for Tips House Bill 315 would prohibit charging […]