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Rhode Island Legislator

State Senator David E. Bates
Senate District 32
REPUBLICAN
Contact Information
Biographical
  • Date of Birth: 04/21/1941
  • Spouse: Anne Barton
  • Children: Susan, Scott
Committee Info:
Minority Whip; Secretary, Special Legislation and Veterans' Affairs; Commerce; Environment and Agriculture; Finance; Rules
General Background
  • High School: Wakefield High School (MA), 1959
  • College: University of Massachusetts at Amherst, B.A., 1963
  • Business and Personal Affiliations: Independent Insurance Agents of R.I., President, 1991-1992; Bristol Rotary Club, President, 1988-1989; Barrington Republican Town Committee; RI Lottery Commission; Independent Insurance Agents of America; Federal Government Affairs Committee
Public Service Information
  • Public Offices and Appointments: Barrington Planning Board, 1970-1980; Barrington Town Council, 1982-1992, President 1984-1988; Elected Senator November 3, 1992