Ronald Rice
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| Ronald Rice | |
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| New Jersey Senate District 28 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1986 | |
| Current term ends 2009 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Legislator |
| Website | Official website |
Ronald Rice has been a Democratic member of the New Jersey Senate since 1986. Bills that have been sponsored by Senator Rice include Senate Bill 8 and Senate Bill 51.[1]
Rice graduated with an A.S. in Police Science from Essex County College, and also graduted with a B.S. in Administration and Planning from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Rice later obtained an M.A. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University. He also attended Rutgers School of Law. [2]
In addition to being a senator, Rice was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1966-1970. Rice was also a member of the Newark City Counci from 1982 to 1998.[3]
Committee assignments
- Community and Urban Affairs, Chair
- Joint Committee on the Public Schools, Co-Chair
- Joint Committee on Housing Affordability
- Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
District 28
Rice represents New Jersey Senate District 28, which includes township of Belleville, New Jersey.[4]
Personal
Rice was born on December 18, 1945 in Richmond, Virginia.
External links
- Official website of Ronald Rice
- Ronald Rice on Project Vote Smart
- New Jersey Democratic Party biography of Ronald Rice
- Campaign contributions: 2007,2003, 2001
References
- ↑ Bills Sponsored by Senators and Representatives
- ↑ Official website of Ronald Rice
- ↑ Ronald Rice at Project Vote Smart
- ↑ New Jersey Senate Districts By Number
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