 He was elected to the Assembly in 1983 together with Republican Walter Kern, with the pair re-elected in 1985 and 1987.He won re-election in 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1999 with David C. Russo as his running mate.Felice served in the General Assembly from 1982 to 2002, with posts as Assistant Majority Leader from 1986 to 1989, as Assistant Minority Leader in 1990 and 1991, as Deputy Speaker from 1992 to 1995 and as Speaker Pro Tempore starting in 1996.