Suzanne Bonamici
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| Suzanne Bonamici | |
| Oregon State Senate District 17 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | Senate website |
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Suzanne Bonamici has been a Democratic member of the Oregon Senate since 2008, representing the 17th district.
Education
Bonamici earned her AA from Lane Community College. She went on to receive her BA and JD from the University of Oregon.
Professional experience
Bonamici is a former Legislative Assistant for the Oregon State House of Representatives. She has also worked as Attorney/Legal Assistant for Lane County Legal Aid Service and as a Consumer Protection Attorney.
Political experience
Bonamici served in the Oregon State House of Representatives from 2006 to 2008. She was then appointed to the Oregon State Senate in May of 2008. She has served in that position since, representing the 17th district.
Committee membership
- Consumer Protection and Public Affairs Committee, Oregon Senate
- Education and General Government Committee, Oregon Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Oregon Senate
- Justice System Revenues Committee, Oregon State Legislature
- Online Learning Task Force Committee, Oregon State Legislature
Policy positions
- Bonamici (and nearly every other Democratic member of the Oregon state senate) voted for Oregon House Bill 2005 (2009), which imposes new regulations on the petition process in Oregon.[1]
Personal life
Bonamici and her husband Michael Simon have two children.
External links
- Profile from the Oregon Senate website
- Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Sen. Bonamici's website
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