Video from Senator Ruth Johnson
Sen. Johnson speaks to her amendment on HB 5724
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.
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.