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Anthony, Sarah (D)

Office: S1087 HOB Term: First Phone: (517) 373-0826 Email: sarahanthony@house.mi.gov Home Address: Lansing, MI Website: https://housedems.com/anthony Seat Number: 59 Standing Committees: Appropriations Subcommittees: Higher Education & Community Colleges(VC), Corrections, Licensing & Regulatory Affairs/Insurance & Financial Services (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Anthony is serving her first full term representing the 68th House District.

In November, she was sworn into her partial term, making her the first African-American woman to serve in this capacity in Lansing's history.

She won the general election for a full term when she defeated Republican Rosalinda HERNANDEZ by securing 74.3 percent of the vote.  Anthony came out on top of a five-candidate Democratic primary in August 2018 when she secured 45.8 percent of the vote.

She currently serves as the Democratic Caucus chair for the 2019-20 session.

In 2012, she was elected to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners, making her the youngest African American woman to serve in this capacity in the United States.

WORK EXPERIENCE

She was a legislative assistant to former state Rep. Joan Bauer.

In 2010, Anthony began an eight-year service as deputy director with the Michigan College Access Network.

To read MIRS biography of Rep. Anthony, click here.

EDUCATION

She is an Everett High School graduate. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and legal studies from Central Michigan University.

She earned a Master's of Public Administration degree from Western Michigan University and was later named a fellow of the University of Michigan's New Leadership Academy.

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 HB 4003  - FAMILY LAW, Marriage and Divorce, Establishes minimum age of consent for marriage at 18. TIE BAR WITH HB 4004 and HB 4005
(Status: 01/09/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4056  - LAW ENFORCEMENT, Peace Officers, Expands definition of peace officer in the carrying and administering opioid antagonists act to include corrections officers.
(Status: 05/22/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND HUMAN SERVICES )

 HB 4117  - LABOR, Fair Employment Practices, NEW, Prohibits use of credit history in the hiring process.
(Status: 01/29/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES )

 HB 4183  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Credit, Creates child and dependent care credit.
(Status: 02/13/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY )

 HB 4216  - EDUCATION, Teachers, Requires instruction on bullying prevention for teaching certification.
(Status: 02/19/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HB 4260  - CRIMES, Embezzlement, Includes embezzlement from elder adults in crime of embezzlement from vulnerable adults.
(Status: 02/26/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 HB 4380  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Sex Discrimination and Harassment, NEW, Creates office of higher education sexual assault prevention, advocacy, and resource officer within department of civil rights.
(Status: 03/14/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4676  - PROPERTY, Other, NEW, Prohibit certain restrictive covenants in deeds and other instruments.
(Status: 05/24/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY)

 HB 4718  - MENTAL HEALTH, Other, Expands definition of restraint.
(Status: 06/13/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 4811  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Racial Discrimination, Prohibits discrimination based on traits historically associated with race such as hair texture.
(Status: 07/17/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 4829  - HEALTH OCCUPATIONS, Other, Provides licensure for music therapist.
(Status: 08/27/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4859  - FAMILY LAW, Marriage and Divorce, Expands persons authorized to solemnize marriage to include appellate court judges and state supreme court judges.
(Status: 08/29/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS )

 HB 4924  - CRIMES, Vehicle Offenses, Provides for penalties for installing a nonoperative air bag.
(Status: 02/20/2020 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 HB 5180  - HEALTH, Abortion, Amends public health code to reflect repealed abortion laws. TIE BAR WITH HB 5179
(Status: 10/31/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 5236  - EDUCATION, Teachers, Provides waiver of certain fees under the revised school code for veterans or the spouses, widows, or widowers of veterans.
(Status: 01/28/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 5307  - STATE FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT, Funds, Provides for funding for businesses with lost revenue due to road construction projects.
(Status: 12/19/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 5360  - HEALTH, Children, Lowers standard of elevated blood level of lead in minor children from 10 micrograms per deciliter of whole blood to 5 micrograms. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5364, HB 5359
(Status: 01/21/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 5429  - INSURANCE, Health Insurers, Provides for equitable coverage for behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.
(Status: 01/30/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE )

 HB 5471  - HEALTH FACILITIES, Employees, NEW, Prohibits mandatory overtime for heal care employees except under certain circumstances. TIE BAR WITH HB 5472
(Status: 02/06/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 5580  - HIGHER EDUCATION, Financial Aid, Allows tuition incentive program for certain other state aid to be last dollar. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5576'20
(Status: 03/17/2020 - SENATE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - PASSED (35-2) - IE )

 HB 5596  - HUMAN SERVICES, Services or Financial Assistance, Excludes wages earned from temporary census work from financial eligibility determination.
(Status: 03/05/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 5653  - CRIMES, Prostitution, Modifies references to prostitute and prostitution in the youth rehabilitation services act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5655'20
(Status: 03/12/2020 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HR 0106  - 160th anniversary of the founding of the city of Lansing, A resolution to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the founding of the city of Lansing.
(Status: 05/16/2019 - HOUSE - ADOPTED)

 HR 0180  - Domestic terrorism, A resolution to urge Congress to enact legislation to classify domestic terrorism as a federal crime to provide the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Homeland Security with more tools to combat these types of crimes.
(Status: 10/15/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HR 0206  - International Human Rights Week in the state of Michigan, A resolution to declare December 10-17, 2019, as International Human Rights Week in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 12/11/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION POLICY)

 HR 0216  - A resolution to urge Major League Baseball to continue its support for minor-league baseball teams., A resolution to urge Major League Baseball to continue its support for minor-league baseball teams.
(Status: 02/25/2020 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - ADOPTED - RESOLUTION ADOPTED)

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Senate Buys Into Letting Shops Use Fingerprint Scans Before Selling Alcohol (03-17-2020)

Free 2-Year Degrees For Those 25 And Up Passes House, Senate (03-12-2020)

With Funding Secure, Michigan Reconnect Bills Fly Out Of Committee (03-11-2020)

House Votes To Waive Fee To Obtain Stillbirth Certificate (03-04-2020)

Lasinski Clears The Field, Likely To Be Next Dem Leader (03-02-2020)

Anthony, Schor Step Up To The Plate For Minor League Baseball (02-20-2020)

Lasinski, Anthony Actively Working To Be House Ds Next Leader (02-18-2020)

Would Elder Abuse Bills Make An 'Angry Gesture' A 4-Year Felony? (02-12-2020)

Quarter Tax On Paint Cans Would Pay For Lead Abatement (02-04-2020)

Business, Labor Opine On Overtime, Michigan Reconnect, Childcare (01-29-2020)

Bill Calls For Adult-Sized Changing Tables In Restrooms (01-23-2020)

Legal Stun Gun Bill Shoots Out Of House (01-14-2020)

County Jails Would Be Exempt From Fire Map Posting Rule (01-08-2020)

Late Road Projects Can Lead To Lost Revenue For Businesses (12-20-2019)

Anthony Wants Commitment To Minimum Age For Marriage Bills (12-13-2019)

Business Group Smoked About 'Labor Peace' Agreement In Pot Rules (12-10-2019)

Bills Have Criminal Penalties For Installing Counterfeit Airbags (11-05-2019)

House Puts Its Money On Sports Betting, Internet Gambling (10-30-2019)

Gov-Backed Bills Undo 'All' Abortion Restrictions In MI (10-29-2019)

Bits And Tidbits (09-26-2019)

GOP Touts Record ‘Spending,' Dems Say Kids 'Shortchanged' (09-24-2019)

MEDC Pulls Projects In Key Lawmakers' Districts (09-24-2019)

House Democrats Unveil Worker Protection Package (09-23-2019)

Legislative Dems Split On K-12 Budget (09-19-2019)

Committee Shows Strong Support For Elder Abuse Legislation (09-18-2019)

Campaign Finance Cleanup Bill Clears House, Headed To Governor (09-17-2019)

Music Therapist Would Need To Be Licensed Under Bill (08-23-2019)

Bits And Tidbits (08-14-2019)

MCRC Chair: 'Serious Concern' Over Arbulu Effort To 'Minimize' Actions (08-12-2019)

Anthony Bill Would Protect 'Hair, Long Beautiful Hair' (07-17-2019)

Bill Would Prohibit Improper Use Of 'Chemical Restraint' In Nursing Homes (07-15-2019)

ACT WorkKeys Test Is Flunking, Lawmakers Say (06-20-2019)

Smaller Increases In House's K-12, U's Budgets (06-06-2019)

Slotkin: 'Trump Exaggerated But The Border Is In Crisis' (06-06-2019)

Legislative Leaders Named 'Most Effective;" Ananich Highest Favorability Rating (05-30-2019)

House Pulls Trigger On Weakening Penalties For Expired CPLs (05-24-2019)

Pregnant Prisoners Get Family Visitor During Delivery Under Budget (05-22-2019)

Inman No Longer Charged With MSP Budget (05-22-2019)

Pregnant Prisoners Get Family Visitor During Delivery Under Budget (05-22-2019)

Members Frustrated Community College Increase Won't Match Inflation (05-09-2019)

AG, Legislators Announce Unit Targeting Companies Who 'Cheat' Workers (04-22-2019)

AG, Legislators Announce Unit Targeting Companies Who 'Cheat' Workers (04-22-2019)