Video from Senator Ruth Johnson
Sen. Johnson Gives the Invocation
Sen. Johnson Gives the Invocation
Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-Holly) delivers the invocation for the June 3, 2025 session of the Michigan Senate.
Treatment Court Awareness Month
Sen. Ruth Johnson, joined by Sen. Paul Wojno, speaks in the Michigan Senate to recognize May 2025 as Treatment Court Month. Michigan’s 203 treatment courts help to support individuals suffering from addiction and their families, while improving public safety outcomes for communities. (May 21, 2025)
Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month
Sen. Ruth Johnson and Sen. Jon Bumstead speak on the Senate floor to recognize May 2025 as Ehlers-Danlos Awareness month in Michigan and to welcome Gabrielle Jones, a member of the Teen Council of the Ehlers-Danlos Society and student at North Muskegon High School. (May 14, 2025)
Motorcycle Safety Month
Sen. Ruth Johnson speaks on the Senate floor to recognize May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Month in Michigan. (May 13, 2025)
Sen. Johnson speaks to her amendment on HB 5724
Senator Ruth Johnson speaks in support of her amendment to House Bill 5724, which would balance the need for transparency and sunshine regarding public officials. (December 10, 2024)
Sen. Johnson provides her No vote explanation on SB 1068
Senator Ruth Johnson explains why she is voting against the flawed Senate Bill 1068, citing the inconsistent rules rules it is imposing on Michigan clerks and how it undermines election integrity. (December 10, 2024)
Sen. Johnson speaks to her amendment on SB 1068
Senator Ruth Johnson speaks in support of her amendment to Senate Bill 1068, which would reinsert language to allow clerks to treat the ballots of potentially ineligible voters as challenged. (December 10, 2024)
Sen. Johnson: Remembering Deputy Reckling
Senator Ruth Johnson speaks in remembrance of fallen Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling of Oakland County. (June 26, 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.