Senator Ruth Johnson​'s Press Releases

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson on Wednesday spoke out against legislation to delay a program to help military voters. Under current law, the secretary of state was supposed to have a system for secure, electronic return of military ballots in place for the 2024 election, but the bill approved by the Democratic-controlled Senate on Wednesday would delay it until September 2025. “The secretary of state

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, on Tuesday issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed her legislation expanding the use of ignition interlock devices to help keep Michigan roads safe while giving individuals convicted of driving under the influence a legal pathway to restore their driving privileges: “I am happy to see the governor sign these bills to allow more people to restore

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation to expand the use of ignition interlock devices to help keep Michigan roads safe while giving individuals convicted of driving under the influence a legal pathway to restore their driving privileges will soon be sent to the governor after it was approved by the state House on Wednesday. “The evidence shows us that ignition interlock devices reduce drunk driving

LANSING, Mich. — A set of bills introduced by state Sen. Ruth Johnson and Rep. Gina Johnsen would prevent a qualified health care facility from stopping a patient from seeing their representative during a pandemic. “Some of our state’s most vulnerable residents were left isolated and alone,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “When a loved one can’t visit a family member, when a child can’t even visit a

LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Ruth Johnson, R-Holly, issued the following statement after her legislation was enrolled Tuesday as part of a bipartisan package, Senate Bills 66-73, to prevent sexual assault, support survivors and punish offenders — sending the bills to the governor to be signed: “I am proud to once again be part of this important package to support sexual assault survivors and protect our children

LANSING, Mich. — The state Senate on Thursday approved Sen. Ruth Johnson’s legislation as part of a bipartisan package to prohibit children under age 18 from getting married in Michigan. “Most people would be surprised to learn that there is no minimum age for marriage in Michigan,” said Johnson, R-Holly. “Our law dates back to the 1880s. Parents and judges continue to marry minors who are