Ben R. Miranda

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Ben R. Miranda
Arizona House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent
Assumed office 2003
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democrat
Profession	Attorney
Website	House site

Ben R. Miranda is a Democratic member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 16th District since 2003. He is also a member of the Roosevelt School Board.

Miranda is an attorney in private practice and hosts a legal radio program. He is a member of the American Red Cross Board, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association Board, and founder of Proyeto Manzana.^[1]

Issue positions

Miranda did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.^[2]

Committee membership

• Judiciary Committee, Arizona House of Representatives
• Rules Committee, Arizona House of Representatives

Sponsored legislation

Miranda's sponsored bills include:

• HB 2102 - financial institution records; disclosure; notice
• HB 2106 - prohibit photo radar; state highways
• HB 2521 - university tuition; fund sweeps; prohibition
• HB 2606 - civil rights; discrimination; employment

For a full listed of sponsored bills see the House website.

Major donors

Below are Miranda's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:^[3]

Contributor	2008 total
Public Fund	$32,303
Ben Miranda	$180
Ofelia Gonzales	$130
Kino Flores	$130
Mark Gonzales	$130

External links

• Arizona House of Representatives - Representative Ben R. Miranda
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008

References

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