Sandra Hollins
| Sandra Hollins | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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]
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 Phoenix University, 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 | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sandra Hollins | 2,492 | 62.3% | |
| Republican | Kristopher Smith | 1,282 | 32% | |
During the 2016 General 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
External links
Sources
- ↑ 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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