Senator Ronald L. Rice, who is one of the senior ranking Senators in the State of New Jersey, was first elected to the New Jersey State Senate's 28th legislative district by special election on November 18, 1986, filling the unexpired term of the late John P. Caufield. He was sworn into office on December 4, 1986, and has since been reelected to six additional terms in 1987, '91, '93, '97, 2001 and '03. The Senator has served as the Senate Assistant Deputy Majority Leader, the Associate Minority Leader, Vice Chair of the Senate Law, Public Safety and Veterans' Affairs Committee and Democratic Chairman of the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. Born in Richmond, Virginia on December 18, 1945, Senator Rice moved to Newark with his family in 1955. He graduated from South Side High School (now Malcolm X Shabazz) and attended Essex County College (Who's Who in America honors), Howard University, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (Cum Laude honors), Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice, where he received his Masters Degree and graduated with Dean's List honors, and Rutgers University Law School. Senator Rice is a Vietnam Veteran. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant with several honors, including an honorable discharge and a good conduct medal. He joined the Newark Police Department in 1972 and served as a detective until he resigned in 1980 to join the management team at PSE&G. He was assigned to the Safety and Security Department, which dealt in the protection of the company's assets and employees. Later, Senator Rice became the Senior Community Affairs representative for the company.

Bills Sponsored in 2008-09 Legislative Session
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Senate Community and Urban Affairs Members
Senator Dana Redd (D5) — Vice Chair
Senator Christopher J. Connors (R9)
Senator Philip E. Haines (R8)
Senator Jeff Van Drew (D1)