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Shanique Speight

Shanique Speight

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State Representative

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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
New Jersey
Jurisdiction
29
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2018 - Present

Occupation: Officer, Essex County Sheriff’s Office. Public service: Newark Public Schools Advisory Board Vice Chair 2007-12. Legislative service: General Assembly 2018-present, Deputy Speaker 2024-present, Deputy Parliamentarian 2022-2023; Aide to Senator M. Teresa Ruiz 2009-2010.

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

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  • Shanique Speight holds the office of State Representative
    profile identity· OpenStates
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  • Sponsored: Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-02-19source
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  • Co-sponsored: Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-01-13source
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  • Co-sponsored: Requires paratransit vehicle operators to announce stops for passengers.*
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-01-13source
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