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Johnson, Steven (R)

Office: N1091 HOB Term: Second Phone: (517) 373-0840 Email: StevenJohnson@house.mi.gov Home Address: PO Box 132, Wayland, MI 49348 Website: http://gophouse.org/representatives/westmi/johnson/ Seat Number: 38 Standing Committees: Communications & Technology(VC), Joint Committee On Administrative Rules, Tax Policy, Oversight, Judiciary (C) = Chair, (VC) = Vice Chair

POLITICAL CAREER

Rep. Johnson was first elected to the House in 2016.  

WORK EXPERIENCE

Rep. Johnson served as a staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force and was responsible for leading a team performing maintenance on nuclear ICBM weapon systems.  

EDUCATION

Rep. Johnson is a graduate of South Christian High School. He earned an associate's in Applied Science with a focus on Electronic System Technology from the Community College of the Air Force before graduating from Liberty University with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on business and social science. He is currently working toward a Master's in Public Policy.  

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Johnson is a deacon at Wayland Christian Reformed Church, board member of Project Hope in Dorr and board member of Christian Neighbors in Wayland.

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 HB 4029  - CRIMES, Weapons, Eliminates prohibition on carrying a concealed pistol. TIE BAR WITH HB 4026
(Status: 01/10/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4196  - ELECTIONS, Polling Places, Allows an elector taking a photograph of himself or herself in a polling place or taking a photograph of his or her election ballot in a polling booth or election compartment and allows an absent voter to take a photograph of his or her election ballot.
(Status: 02/14/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS )

 HB 4208  - EDUCATION, Teachers, Provides for conflict of interest provisions for performance evaluation systems for public school teachers.
(Status: 06/04/2019 - HOUSE - COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE H-3 - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS )

 HB 4286  - CIVIL PROCEDURE, Remedies, Provides for, and makes appropriation for reporting requirements related to candidates eligible for compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
(Status: 05/14/2019 - HOUSE - APPROVED BY GOVERNOR WITH LINE ITEM VETO - RE-REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4336  - LEGISLATURE, Auditor General, Codifies authority and process to obtain confidential or electronic data.
(Status: 06/11/2019 - HOUSE - TO SECOND READING )

 HB 4356  - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, Bail, Modifies authority for officer to issue appearance ticket. TIE BAR WITH HB 4355
(Status: 03/13/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4369  - EDUCATION, Calendar, Eliminates restrictions on school start date.
(Status: 05/07/2019 - HOUSE - SUBSTITUTE H-2 RECOMMENDED - TO WAYS AND MEANS)

 HB 4444  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Public Records, Allows publication by electronic means.
(Status: 06/04/2019 - SENATE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT )

 HB 4450  - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, Schedules, Modifies classification of gabapentin as a schedule 5 controlled substance.
(Status: 04/11/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY )

 HB 4468  - CIVIL RIGHTS, Public Records, Modifies method of correspondence used for freedom of information requests.
(Status: 05/02/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS )

 HB 4477  - PUBLIC UTILITIES, Electric Utilities, Provides for establishment of microgrids.
(Status: 04/18/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY POLICY )

 HB 4478  - OCCUPATIONS, Plumbers, Allows providing plumbing services while serving as local inspector.
(Status: 04/18/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4518  - LIQUOR, Licenses, Provides for prorated fees.
(Status: 04/25/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM )

 HB 4519  - RECREATION, State Parks, Give residents first opportunity for state park and forest campsite reservations.
(Status: 04/25/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION )

 HB 4533  - RETIREMENT, State Employees, Revises method to calculate unfunded actuarial liability.
(Status: 04/30/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS )

 HB 4564  - PUBLIC UTILITIES, Public Service Commission, Requires annual notices and co-ownership of energy data.
(Status: 05/02/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY POLICY )

 HB 4664  - HEALTH, Abortion, Enacts fetal heartbeat protection act.
(Status: 05/23/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS )

 HB 4711  - CHILDREN, Foster Care, Prohibits denying a license based on immunization of foster parents and their birth or adopted children who reside in a home with foster care children.
(Status: 06/11/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND SENIORS )

 HB 4712  - CRIMES, Other, Repeals possession of a trailer designed for defense or attack.
(Status: 06/11/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4717  - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, Other, Provides for labeling of gas cans manufactured in Michigan and declares not part of interstate commerce.
(Status: 06/12/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE AND TOURISM )

 HB 4722  - WEAPONS, Other, Repeals prohibition against concealed carry of a knife.
(Status: 06/13/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY )

 HB 4770  - WEAPONS, Firearms, Repeals certain provisions regarding weapons.
(Status: 06/20/2019 - HOUSE - REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY )

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