Legislator Details
Richard A. Bandstra
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Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/2/1950
City: Chicago IL
County: Cook County, IL
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Cynthia Triezenberg 1970; children: Carissa & Justine
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Christian Reformed
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Occupation: sociologist, lawyer, professor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
BA, Calvin College, 1968-1972;
MA, University of Chicago, 1975 & JD, 1980
Biographical Sketch:
Member of the Grand Rapids Bar Association; Michigan Bar Association; Federal Bar Association;church deacon.
Notable Facts:
Republican Floor Leader
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: House Oversight , Public Health , Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 75
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1992
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1993
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Chose not to run
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Ran for 3rd Court of Appeals District seat in 1994, won one of 4 new seats.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Housing & Urban Affairs , Judiciary , Public Health
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City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 93
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1990
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1991
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min. Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health. Minority Assistant Floor Leader.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Constitution and Women's Issues, Elections , Judiciary , Public Health
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 93
District Description: City of Grand Rapids pt.--tracts 22-25, 28-35, 37-38, 40-46, 126 (that portion of Grand Rapids City which lies below a line beginning at western city limits and Burton, east on Burton to US 131, north to C & O Railroad spur, east to Division, south to Crofton, east to Jefferson, north to Chesapeake railroad, east to Eastern, north to Hall, west to US 131, north to Wealthy, east to College Ave., north to I-196, east to I-96, east to Beltline, south on Beltline to city limits) in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/8/1988
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1989
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Civil Rights , Conservation and Environment , Judiciary , Public Health , Taxation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 93
District Description: City of Grand Rapids pt.--tracts 22-25, 28-35, 37-38, 40-46, 126 (that portion of Grand Rapids City which lies below a line beginning at western city limits and Burton, east on Burton to US 131, north to C & O Railroad spur, east to Division, south to Crofton, east to Jefferson, north to Chesapeake railroad, east to Eastern, north to Hall, west to US 131, north to Wealthy, east to College Ave., north to I-196, east to I-96, east to Beltline, south on Beltline to city limits) in Kent County
Date Elected: 11/4/1986
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1987
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Min.Vice Chair for the Committee on Civil Rights.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Conservation and Environment , Public Health
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: 93
District Description: City of Grand Rapids pt.--tracts 22-25, 28-35, 37-38, 40-46, 126 (that portion of Grand Rapids City which lies below a line beginning at western city limits and Burton, east on Burton to US 131, north to C & O Railroad spur, east to Division, south to Crofton, east to Jefferson, north to Chesapeake railroad, east to Eastern, north to Hall, west to US 131, north to Wealthy, east to College Ave., north to I-196, east to I-96, east to Beltline, south on Beltline to city limits) in Kent County
Date Elected: 6/10/1985
Date Sworn In: 6/12/1985
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Replaced Vernon Ehlers who was elected to the senate.