Working For You
It is an honor to work for you and the residents of our district and I take great pride in representing you in Harrisburg. I am aware of the challenges that face our state and I am dedicated to facing those challenges so that together, we can make our communities the best that they can be. As a way for you to keep up with the work that is happening on your behalf, check the stories listed below, and as always, feel free to contact me for more information about any state-related matter.

Two York County legislators support privatization of liquor stores
From The York Dispatch
The two York County legislators on the state House Liquor Control Committee say they support the idea of privatizing Pennsylvania's government-owned liquor stores, but a lot of questions still need to be answered before a vote can be held.

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Don’t pay restitution and you could risk driver’s license suspension
From The York Daily Record
York, PA - State Rep. Keith Gillespie, R-Hellam Township, has sponsored legislation that would allow the state's courts to suspend the driver's license of any defendant failing to pay full restitution to victims of driving-related offenses.

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Proposed bill targets those who try to infect police
From The York Daily Record
York, PA - During his 20 years with Baltimore County Police, Sean Kapfhammer came in contact with people who carried HIV. Because of the exposure, he went through lengthy blood tests before doctors could confirm he hadn't contracted the virus.

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Gillespie bill to protect police officers passes state House
From The York Dispatch
Legislation that would make it a crime to attempt to expose police officers to communicable diseases such as hepatitis B or HIV unanimously passed the state House of Representatives Tuesday.

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Motorists not sure fines for texting will work
From The York Dispatch
A $100 fine isn't going to stop anyone from sending text messages while driving, some York County residents say.

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