Sandra Hollins
Sandra Hollins is a Democratic member of the Utah State House of Representatives and represents House District 23. Hollins is the first African-American woman to serve in the Utah State Legislature.[1]
Sandra Hollins | |
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Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
Assumed office 2015 | |
Preceded by | Jennifer Seelig |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Residence | Salt Lake City, Utah |
Alma mater | University of Utah |
Early life and career
Hollins is a graduate of McDonogh #35 High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She received a degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, and also a Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah.
Political career
Hollins has served as a representative of district 23 since 2015. She ran for office in 2014 and beat Republican candidate Kristopher Smith.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Sandra Hollins | 2,492 | 62.3% | |
Republican | Kristopher Smith | 1,282 | 32% |
During the 2016 legislative session, Hollins served on the following committees:
- House Health and Human Services Committee
- House Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee
- Social Services Appropriations Committee[3]
Legislation
2016 sponsored bills
Bill number | Bill title | Status |
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HB338 | June teenth Holiday Observance | Governor Signed - 3/23/2016 |
HB388 | State Job Applications Process | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB458 | Utah Criminal and Traffic Code Amendments | House/ filed - 3/10/2016 |
HB460 | School Resource Officers and School Administrators Training and Agreement | Governor Signed 3/22/2016 |
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References
- Davidson, Lee (January 5, 2015). "Black politicians beat odds in Utah". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- "Sandra Hollins - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
- Hollins, Sandra. "Sandra Hollis". State of Utah House Representatives. State of Utah. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
- "2016 -- Legislation(House Of Representatives)". le.utah.gov. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
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