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Anthony, Sarah (D)

Office: SHOB 10-1087 Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-0826 Email: SarahAnthony@house.mi.gov Home Address: Lansing, MI Website: https://housedems.com/sarah-anthony/ Seat Number: 72 Standing Committees: Rules & Competitiveness(VC), Military, Veterans & Homeland Security, Insurance (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Sarah 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.

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

In 2020, Anthony secured her second term in the House by running unopposed in the August primary and defeating her GOP opponent Robert J. ATKINSON 75.9% to 24%.

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

Anthony was a legislative assistant to former state Rep. Joan BAUER.

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

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

EDUCATION

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

Anthony 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 4055  - HIGHER EDUCATION, Financial Aid, This bill modifies state competitive scholarships to allow other measures, such as GPA and class rank, as an alternative to competitive examination to determine eligibility for the scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. The bill requires those who are awarded a competitive scholarship during the 2020 spring term and the 2020-2021 academic year to complete use of the scholarship 11 years after eligibility is determined.
(Status: 06/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 4057  - MENTAL HEALTH, Other, Expands definition of restraint.
(Status: 01/28/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 4110  - CRIMES, Prostitution, Modifies references to prostitute and prostitution in the youth rehabilitation services act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4112'21, HB 4098'21
(Status: 02/03/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4119  - CORRECTIONS, Employees, Expands personnel record release under the Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act to include corrections officers in certain situations.
(Status: 04/29/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 HB 4180  - HOUSING, Other, Allows use of security deposit to pay rent during a declared emergency.
(Status: 02/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4181  - CIVIL PROCEDURE, Evictions, Prohibits residential evictions during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
(Status: 02/09/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4225  - USE TAX, Exemptions, Provide for use tax exemption for certain personal protective equipment.
(Status: 06/30/2021 - HOUSE - RETURNED WITHOUT APPROVAL – VETO OVERRIDE NOT PASSED (62 - 47) – VOTE RECONSIDERED – REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS)

 HB 4226  - FAMILY LAW, Marriage and Divorce, This bill establishes the minimum age for marriage at 18. The bill states that counties with a population over 1,500,000 can impose a marriage license fee by ordinance.
(Status: 02/11/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN & SENIORS)

 HB 4244  - CRIMES, Controlled Substances, This bill amends the sentencing guidelines for delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver heroin or fentanyl. The bill also amends the sentencing for the delivery or manufacture of certain schedule 1 or 2 controlled substances. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4243'21
(Status: 04/13/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC SAFETY )

 HB 4275  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Racial Discrimination, Prohibit discrimination based on traits historically associated with race such as hair texture.
(Status: 02/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4276  - RECORDS, Other, NEW, Require reporting of pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals by the department of corrections for voting district population counts.
(Status: 02/23/2021 - HOUSE - PER RULE 41 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4377  - OCCUPATIONS, Individual Licensing and Registration, Provides for licensing reciprocity for certain skilled trades for veterans and military service members and their dependents who hold an out-of-state license.
(Status: 06/03/2021 - HOUSE - RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION - SENATE SUBSTITUTE S-1 - CONCURRED IN (110-0) - REFERRED TO THE CLERK FOR ENROLLMENT, PRINTING AND PRESENTATION TO THE GOVERNOR )

 HB 4416  - PROPERTY, Other, NEW, Prohibits certain restrictive covenants in deeds and other instruments.
(Status: 03/02/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4417  - HOUSING, Condominium, This bill allows a condominium document to be amended to remove a prohibited restriction without the consent of co-owners or mortgagees and can be accomplished following the procedures in the prohibited restrictive covenants act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4416'21
(Status: 03/02/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE )

 HB 4468  - CORRECTIONS, Other, This bill provides definitions in the corrections code for "state correctional officer" and "wellness services." TIE BAR WITH: HB 4467'21
(Status: 06/03/2021 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT)

 HB 4472  - CRIMES, Embezzlement, Includes embezzlement from elder adults in crime of embezzlement from vulnerable adults.
(Status: 06/22/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4577  - LABOR, Fair Employment Practices, This bill requires employers to provide written notice to an employee at least 1 pay period or 10 days, whichever is longer, if the employer will make deductions from wages without the employees written consent for the purpose of garnishment.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 4662  - INDIVIDUAL INCMOE TAX, Credit, Creates child and dependent care credit.
(Status: 04/20/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY )

 HB 4757  - LABOR, Health and Safety, Increases Michigan occupational safety and health violations civil penalties. Amends sec. 35 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035).
(Status: 04/29/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES & TALENT )

 HB 4765  - VETERANS, Benefits, This bill removes those convicted of a violation of the Michigan anti-terrorism act from the definition of veteran.
(Status: 05/04/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HB 4873  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Other, This bill requires notice to a parent or guardian of a minor before questioning by law enforcement and requires a juvenile's confession or admission to take place in the presence of a parent, guardian, custodian, or attorney. The bill also requires law enforcement to inform the parent, guardian, or custodian of the juvenile's rights, but they cannot waive the rights on behalf of the juvenile. Finally, the bill states that if at any time the juvenile indicates a desire to stop the questioning, the interrogation must cease.
(Status: 05/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4874  - LAW ENFORCEMENT, Employment, NEW, Prohibit volunteer law enforcement officers.
(Status: 05/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4888  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Sentencing Guidelines, This bill repeals the sentencing guidelines for a violation of Michigan fireworks safety act and repeals sentencing guidelines for a student safety zone violation involving work or loitering subsequent offense and student safety zone violation involving residency subsequent offence. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4891'21
(Status: 05/20/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4889  - FIREWORKS, Other, Updates cross-reference to the Michigan fireworks safety act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4891'21
(Status: 05/20/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4942  - HIGHER EDUCATION, Financial Aid, NEW, Provides for Michigan opportunity initiative.
(Status: 05/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4943  - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX, Income, Excludes income attributable to the discharge or cancelation of student loan debt from taxable income.
(Status: 05/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY )

 HB 5107  - EDUCATION, School Districts, Create teacher-cadet program.
(Status: 06/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HB 5206   - VETERANS, Other, Make certain references in the funeral expenses of veterans statute gender neutral.
(Status: 07/01/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS )

 HB 5284  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Speed Restrictions, Allow enforcement of speed limit laws through the use of automated traffic enforcement devices.
(Status: 08/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 5285  - NATURAL RESOURCES, Nonnative Species, Establish advisory council to combat the online sale of aquatic invasive species.
(Status: 08/18/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION )

 HB 5336  - ELECTIONS, Voters, Allow incarcerated individuals to vote.
(Status: 09/23/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 5378   - TAXATION, Convention Tourism Assessments, Modify program notice and referendum requirements in the convention and tourism marketing act.
(Status: 10/07/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 5417   - HEALTH, Children, Modify reporting requirements for blood lead levels for minors.
(Status: 10/19/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 5470  - TRAFFIC CONTROL, Driver License, Provide for digital driver license.
(Status: 10/21/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 5471  - STATE, Identification Cards, Provide for digital state identification card.
(Status: 10/21/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HJR F  - LEGISLATURE, Other, Eliminate the authority of the legislature to take up ballot initiatives.
(Status: 05/12/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS)

 HR 0008  - 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., 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: 01/26/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

 HR 0064  - Pay Equity Day in the state of Michigan, A resolution to declare March 24, 2021 as Pay Equity Day in the state of Michigan.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - HOUSE - ADOPTED )

 HR 0065  - A resolution to urge state and federal administrators to increase the number of women and minorities in skilled trade professions and to encourage industry leaders and labor unions to address existing and future shortages in the skilled trades workforce., A resolution to urge state and federal administrators to increase the number of women and minorities in skilled trade professions and to encourage industry leaders and labor unions to address existing and future shortages in the skilled trades workforce.
(Status: 03/24/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE, TRADES & TALENT )

 HR 0116  - A resolution to urge the federal government to provide equitable federal student loan forgiveness., A resolution to urge the federal government to provide equitable federal student loan forgiveness.
(Status: 05/27/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 HR 0154  - A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that requires any person or business selling plants online to alert customers if a plant is considered invasive and illegal to possess in a state., A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that requires any person or business selling plants online to alert customers if a plant is considered invasive and illegal to possess in a state.
(Status: 09/14/2021 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

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