State Senator Tom Johnson (R)

Years served: 1993 - 2003 (House); Appointed 2010 (Senate)

Committee assignments: Education; Subcommittee on Charter Schools; Subcommittee on Mandates; Higher Education; Joint Comm. on Government Reform; Labor; Public Health; Subcommittee on Amendments; Telecommunications & Technology.

TAXES AND SPENDING

Johnson voted for a huge electric rate increase.

Johnson helped pass SB1652 – a huge electric rate increase sought by ComEd and Ameren. (2011)

PROTECTING OUR FAMILIES

Johnson voted to abolish the death penalty in Illinois.

Johnson was among the four Republican State Senators who voted with the Democrats to abolish the death penalty in Illinois (SB3539). (2011)

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

Johnson voted for the Illinois DREAM Act.

Johnson voted YES and helped pass the Illinois DREAM Act, legislation awarding special rights and benefits to undocumented immigrants in Illinois (SB2185). (2011)

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