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Ruth Johnson R

State Senator

Michigan Senate District 24

Term: — – Jan. 3, 2028

Email: [email protected]

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On Record (18)

Bill Probate: guardians and conservatorsState agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs

Probate: guardians and conservators; licensing of guardians; provide for. Amends title & secs. 5106, 5313 & 5409 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5106 et seq.) & adds secs. 5106a & 5106b.

Jul 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Probate: guardians and conservators

Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314) & adds sec 5306b.

Jul 28, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelinesWeapons: firearmsWeapons: licensing

Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25

Jun 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Education: school districtsEducation: teachers and administrators

Education: teachers and administrators; references regarding teacher performance evaluations; modify. Amends sec. 4, art. I, secs. 2a & 3b, art. II & sec. 3, art. III of 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4 (MCL 38.74 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0379'25

Jun 07, 2026 · source · details / share

Article / Text

Runestad proposes one-year moratorium on data centers, urging caution and scrutiny

Jun 04, 2026 · source · details / share

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PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Ruth Johnson welcomes 2025 Michigan Family Physician of the Year as guest for State of the State address - Michigan Senate Republicans

PHOTO ADVISORY** Sen. Ruth Johnson welcomes 2025 Michigan Family Physician of the Year as guest for State of the State address  Michigan Senate Republicans

Apr 08, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Health: immunizationsHealth: educationState agencies (existing): health and human services

Health: immunizations; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 9215 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215).

Health: immunizations; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 9215 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215).

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Probate: guardians and conservators

Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314).

Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314).

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Health: patient directivesHealth facilities: patient directivesHealth occupations: health professionals

Health: patient directives; Michigan medical treatment decisions act; enact. Creates new act.

Health: patient directives; Michigan medical treatment decisions act; enact. Creates new act.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Elections: voting equipment

Elections: voting equipment; use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment; prohibit. Amends secs. 795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a).

Elections: voting equipment; use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment; prohibit. Amends secs. 795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a).

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Human services: medical services

Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.

Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Weapons: firearmsCriminal procedure: sentencing guidelinesWeapons: licensing

Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25

Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Education: school districtsState agencies (existing): education

Education: school districts; letter grade system for ranking public schools; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.

Education: school districts; letter grade system for ranking public schools; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Law enforcement: trainingLaw enforcement: other

Law enforcement: training; duty to intervene policy; require law enforcement agencies to adopt. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 341'25

Law enforcement: training; duty to intervene policy; require law enforcement agencies to adopt. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 341'25

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Health: pharmaceuticalsState agencies (existing): health and human services

Health: pharmaceuticals; program for the wholesale importation of pharmaceuticals from Canada; provide for. Creates new act.

Health: pharmaceuticals; program for the wholesale importation of pharmaceuticals from Canada; provide for. Creates new act.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Elections: localCities: home rule

Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.1 - 117.38) by adding sec. 3c.

Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.1 - 117.38) by adding sec. 3c.

Mar 31, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Civil procedure: service of processCivil procedure: personal protection orders

Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) & adds secs. 2950d & 2950p. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0611'25, HB 5120'25

Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) & adds secs. 2950d & 2950p. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0611'25, HB 5120'25

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

Bill Neutral Education: school districtsEducation: teachers and administrators

Education: teachers and administrators; references regarding teacher performance evaluations; modify. Amends sec. 4, art. I, secs. 2a & 3b, art. II & sec. 3, art. III of 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4 (MCL 38.74 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 379'25

Education: teachers and administrators; references regarding teacher performance evaluations; modify. Amends sec. 4, art. I, secs. 2a & 3b, art. II & sec. 3, art. III of 1937 (Ex Sess) PA 4 (MCL 38.74 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 379'25

Mar 16, 2026 · source · details / share

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Property: land sales; seller disclosure statement; require to include upcoming municipal assessments or fees. Amends sec. 7 of 1993 PA 92 (MCL 565.957).

Jun 29, 2026 · details / share

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Drains: other; certain objections to proposed drain projects; allow. Amends sec. 154 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.154).

Jun 29, 2026 · details / share

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Public utilities: other; certain money spent by electric or natural gas utilities; require to be reported to the public service commission. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6bb.

Jun 29, 2026 · details / share

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Drains: financing; interest charged for drain projects; limit. Amends sec. 278 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.278).

Jun 29, 2026 · details / share

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Drains: other; notice of drain project costs; require to be sent to each property owner in the drainage district. Amends sec. 154 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.154).

Jun 29, 2026 · details / share

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Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4358'25, HB 4359'25, SB 0241'25

Jun 24, 2026 · details / share

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Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 24e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4358'25, HB 4359'25, SB 0240'25

Jun 24, 2026 · details / share

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Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.901 - 445.922) by adding sec. 3j. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0536'25

Jun 24, 2026 · details / share

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Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; disclosure of automatic renewal provisions in consumer contracts; require. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0535'25

Jun 24, 2026 · details / share

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Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends secs. 2559 & 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559 & 600.2950). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0612'25, HB 5121'25

Jun 16, 2026 · details / share

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Financial institutions: credit unions; requirements for use of assumed names by credit unions; modify. Amends sec. 304 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.304).

Jun 16, 2026 · details / share

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Financial institutions: credit unions; notices to credit union members of certain mergers; modify requirements for. Amends sec. 371 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.371).

Jun 16, 2026 · details / share

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Financial institutions: credit unions; requirements for amending the bylaws of credit unions; modify. Amends sec. 303 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.303).

Jun 16, 2026 · details / share

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Financial institutions: credit unions; minimum voting age of members; allow credit unions to set. Amends sec. 351 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.351).

Jun 16, 2026 · details / share

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Financial institutions: credit unions; notice requirements for certain closures by credit unions; modify. Amends sec. 221 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.221).

Jun 16, 2026 · details / share

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Labor: collective bargaining; calendar and schedule for school year; make prohibited subjects of bargaining. Amends sec. 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.215). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0379'25

Jun 07, 2026 · details / share

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Education: teachers and administrators; performance evaluation systems for public school teachers and school administrators; modify. Amends secs. 1248, 1249, 1249a, 1249b & 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1248 et seq.) & adds secs. 1250a, 1531l & 1531m. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0380'25

Jun 07, 2026 · details / share

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Businesses: other; moratorium on certain approvals for and operation of any new data centers; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1019'26

Jun 07, 2026 · details / share

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Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center regulation act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1018'26

Jun 07, 2026 · details / share

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Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to have an appraisal for the sale of real property; provide for. Amends sec. 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5423).

Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to have an appraisal for the sale of real property; provide for. Amends sec. 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5423).

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Public employees and officers: state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees. Creates new act.

Public employees and officers: state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees. Creates new act.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 24e.

Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 24e.

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370).

Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370).

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508).

Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508).

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

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Individual income tax: property tax credit; owner and eligibility of a homestead placed in certain trusts; clarify. Amends sec. 510 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.510).

Individual income tax: property tax credit; owner and eligibility of a homestead placed in certain trusts; clarify. Amends sec. 510 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.510).

Mar 31, 2026 · details / share

Bill crosspost Neutral

Weapons: firearms; certain provisions regarding weapons; repeal. Amends secs. 231 & 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231 & 750.237a) & repeals secs. 227, 227a, 227c, 227d, 231a & 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227 et seq.).

Weapons: firearms; certain provisions regarding weapons; repeal. Amends secs. 231 & 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231 & 750.237a) & repeals secs. 227, 227a, 227c, 227d, 231a & 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227 et seq.).

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Health: testing; notification of dense breast tissue; eliminate, and provide for other general amendments to the use of radiation machines. Amends secs. 13501, 13521, 13522 & 13523 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.13501 et seq.) & repeals secs. 13524 & 13531 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.13524 & 333.13531).

Health: testing; notification of dense breast tissue; eliminate, and provide for other general amendments to the use of radiation machines. Amends secs. 13501, 13521, 13522 & 13523 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.13501 et seq.) & repeals secs. 13524 & …

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share

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Public utilities: public service commission; moratorium on approvals by the Michigan public service commission of any new enterprise data centers; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.

Public utilities: public service commission; moratorium on approvals by the Michigan public service commission of any new enterprise data centers; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10ii.

Mar 16, 2026 · details / share