Bob Smith, New Jersey Senator
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| Bob Smith | |
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| New Jersey Senate District 17 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2002 | |
| Current term ends 2009 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Official website |
Bob Smith has been a Democratic member of the New Jersey Senate since 2002. Bills that have been sponsored by Senator Smith include Senate Bill 241 and Senate Bill 694.[1]
Smith graduated with a B.A. in History from the University of Scranton and also graduated with two M.S. degrees, one in Chemistry from the University of Scranton and the other in Environmental Science from Rutgers University. He later obtained a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law.[2]
In addition to being a senator, Smith is an attorney for his law firm, Bob Smith and Associates. He is also a former member of the New Jersey General Assembly, where he served as the Deputy Minority Leader.[3]
Committee assignments
- Environment, Chair
- Judiciary
District 17
Smith represents New Jersey Senate District 17, which includes the city of New Brunswick, New Jersey.[4]
Personal
Smith was born on March 25, 1947 in Athens, Georgia. He and his wife, Ellen, have two children: Karen and Lisa.
External links
- Official website of Bob Smith
- Bob Smith on Project Vote Smart
- New Jersey Democratic Party biography of Bob Smith
- Top campaign contributions: 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1997
References
- ↑ Bills Sponsored by Senators and Representatives
- ↑ Official website of Bob Smith
- ↑ Bob Smith at Project Vote Smart
- ↑ New Jersey Senate Districts By Number
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