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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, 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: 09/18/2019 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-1 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4380  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Sex Discrimination and Harassment, 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: 09/05/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION )

 HB 5180  - HEALTH, Abortion, Amends public health code to reflect repealed abortion laws.
(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: 11/07/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION )

 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 )

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

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

Jones: 'Outside Pressure Kept Some Nasser Bills On The Sidelines' (03-25-2019)

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Teacher Get 1-Hour Of Bullying Prevention Classes Under New Bill (02-15-2019)

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