Video from Senator Ruth Johnson
Sen. Johnson: Stripping Away Ability to Address Fraud in Our Elections
In her no vote explanation for Senate Bills 603 and 604, Senator Ruth Johnson warns that this legislation would strip away the county canvassers ability to address fraud in our elections in the event of a recount. (April 30, 2024)
Sen. Johnson: Stripping Away Ability to Address Fraud in Our Elections
In her no vote explanation for Senate Bills 603 and 604, Senator Ruth Johnson warns that this legislation would strip away the county canvassers ability to address fraud in our elections in the event of a recount. (April 30, 2024)
Sen. Johnson: February is American Heart Month
Senator Ruth Johnson speaks in support of her resolution to recognize February 2024 as American Heart Month and February 7, 2024, as “National Wear Red Day.”
Sen. Johnson: Secretary of State Fails to Support Local Clerks
Senator Ruth Johnson criticizes the Secretary of State over her failure to support local clerks trying to implement Proposal 2 of 2022, despite $46 million allocated to her department for that purpose. (January 24, 2024)
Sen. Johnson Gives the Invocation (October 19, 2023)
Senator Ruth Johnson gives the invocation at the beginning of session on October 19, 2023, asking for wisdom, hope, courage and love to guide the legislature’s work on behalf of the people of Michigan.
Sen. Johnson: SB 367 Undermines Election Security and Transparency
Senator Ruth Johnson gives her no vote explanation for concurring in the House substitute to Senate Bill 367, citing how the bill reduces the integrity of our elections and limits the ability of poll watchers and challengers to observe the process in a transparent manner. (June 28, 2023)
Sen. Johnson: These Bills Undermine Election Security
Senator Ruth Johnson describes how the bills considered in the Elections and Ethics Committee go far beyond implementing Proposal 2, and undermine existing election security protections. (June 13, 2023)
Sen. Johnson: All Property Owners Should Have an Equal Vote
Senator Ruth Johnson gives her no vote explanation for Senate Bill 164, which prioritizes bigger businesses by giving them a larger say than small businesses on important zoning and assessment decisions. (May 17, 2023)
Sen. Johnson: No Vote Explanation for HB 4166
Senator Ruth Johnson gives her no vote explanation for House Bill 4166 on May 3, 2023. House Bill 4166 takes away transparency and makes it harder for parents to know how their children’s schools are performing. Instead of helping students learn and improving educational outcomes, the only thing this bill accomplishes is to make it more difficult for parents and taxpayers to know if their local schools are effective.
Sen. Johnson Speaks in Support of Sen. Damoose's Amendment HB 4166
Senator Ruth Johnson speaks in support of Senator John Damoose’s proposed amendment to House Bill 4166, which sought to develop a statewide accountability measurement based on federal accountability requirements for Michigan schools. (May 3, 2023)
Sen. Johnson Gives the Invocation
Senator Ruth Johnson gives the invocation at the beginning of session on April 27, 2023.
Sen. Johnson: No Vote Explanation for HB 4001
Senator Ruth Johnson gives her no vote explanation for HB 4001 on February 16, 2023.
Sen. Johnson: Feb. 3 is National Wear Red Day
Senator Ruth Johnson speaks in support of the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day, which is Friday, February 3.