Alabas Farhat
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Alabas Farhat | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Shri Thanedar |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Michigan, Dearborn (BS) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (MPP) |
Alabas Farhat is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, representing the 3rd district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[1]
Farhat was raised in Dearborn, Michigan.[2] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public health from the University of Michigan–Dearborn in 2021 and a Master of Public Administration from the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy in 2023.[3]
Career
Farhat has worked as an intern and field director for State Representative Abdullah Hammoud. He was also the field director for Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun. He was an organizer for the Michigan Democratic Party before joining staff of the Wayne County Executive Warren Evans.[4][5]
State legislature
Farhat successfully ran for the 3rd district in the 2022 Michigan House of Representatives election.[6] He was reelected in 2024.[7]
In 2025, Farhat broke party lines to vote in favor of a resolution calling for the federal ban on transgender girls in women's sports under the Trump administration to be enforced in the state of Michigan.[8]
On July 24, 2025, Republican Speaker Matt Hall removed Farhat from his role as minority vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee after Farhat voted against a life without parole bill.[9][10] Democratic leaders criticized the move as disruptive to bipartisan negotiations during a critical phase of the state budget process.[11][12]
Sponsored legislation
House Bill 4276[13] of 2023 increases transparency and expands oversight of costs associated with prescription drugs, which successfully passed into law.
House Resolution 228 of 2024 is a resolution to declare April 2024[14] as Arab-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.
House Bill 5198[15] of 2023 to combat the use of illegal disposable vapes that are disguised as common items such as pens.
House Bill 5716[16] protects religious liberty by ensuring individuals can retain their garments during booking, searches are done by same-sex officers, and additional accommodations are provided. This bill has been referred to Committee on Judiciary on May 7, 2024.
Cosponsored legislation
House Bill 4605 and House Bill 4606[17] of 2023 create the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund, enables local governments to strengthen funding for first responders and community violence intervention initiatives.
House Bill 5519 of 2024[18] mandates that the Strategic Fund to include data on its new insulin production program in its annual report to the legislature and governor.
References
- ↑ Michigan Citizen's Guide to State Government, 2025-2026, 103rd Legislature (PDF). Lansing, Michigan: Michigan Legislature. 2025.
- ↑ Russell | |, Zach (January 31, 2022). "Election 2022: Two seek Democratic nomination for state representative vacancy". Press and Guide. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Fordies make their mark on the 2022 midterms | Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy". fordschool.umich.edu. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ↑ Dickson, James David. "Dearborn House Democratic primary pits experience against endorsements". The Detroit News. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Alabas Farhat". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
- ↑ "2022 Michigan Election Results - General". Michigan Secretary of State. November 28, 2022. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ↑ "2024 Michigan Election Results". Michigan Secretary of State. November 22, 2024. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ↑ Kovanis, Georgea. "8 Democrats join GOP in voting to urge MHSAA to ban transgender kids from girls' sports". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 21, 2025.
- ↑ Covey, Olivia (July 29, 2025). "Farhat Removed As Approps MVC". SBAM | Small Business Association of Michigan. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ↑ "Cell phone ban fails". mininggazette.com. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ↑ MIRS, Team (July 30, 2025). "Puri Recommends Farhat For Reinstatement As Approps MVC". MIRS News. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ↑ Clark, Zoe; Pluta, Rick (July 25, 2025). "This is "not normal." Budget inaction leaves Lansing a complete mess". Michigan Public. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
- ↑ "House Bill 4276 of 2023 (Public Act 279 of 2023) - Michigan Legislature". Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ "House Resolution 228 of 2024 - Michigan Legislature". www.legislature.mi.gov. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2023-HB-5198#:~:text=Tobacco%3A%20vapor%20products%3B%20certain%20practices,2e. [bare URL]
- ↑ "House Bill 5716 of 2024 - Michigan Legislature". www.legislature.mi.gov.
- ↑ "House Bill 4605 of 2023 - Michigan Legislature". legislature.mi.gov. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ "House Bill 5519 of 2024 - Michigan Legislature". legislature.mi.gov.
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