Tom Johnson
| Tom Johnson | ||
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| Illinois State Senate District 48 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| January 12, 2011 -2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Appointed | December 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Illinois House of Representatives | ||
| 1992 – 2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Michigan (1970) | |
| J.D. | DePaul University (1974) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | April 30, 1945 | |
| Place of birth | Oakland, California | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Contents |
Johnson was selected to fill the remainder of Randy Hultgren's term following his resignation.[1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Johnson did not run for re-election in 2012.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Johnson served on these committees:
- Committee of the Whole, Illinois Senate
- Criminal Law Committee, Illinois State Senate
- Gaming Committee, Illinois State Senate, Ranking Minority Member
- Judiciary Committee, Illinois State Senate
- Labor Committee, Illinois State Senate
- State Government & Veterans Affairs Committee, Illinois State Senate
Scorecards
Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[2][3]
2012
Johnson received a score of 85.71 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of B according to the IOP’s grading scale. His score was tied for the 17th highest among all 59 members of the Illinois State Senate included in the Vote Card.[3]
Recent news
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Tom Johnson News Feed
- Senators Top Penguins In Double OT In Game 3: Colin Greening Scores Game ... - Huffington Post
- Shrinking Budget Deficit Reduces Pressure For Broad Deal In Congress - Huffington Post
- Democrats' Senate Campaigns Marked By Internal Wrangling - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Republicans are already lining up to run for governor - Princeton Union Eagle
- Senate passes WRDA - Howd Boxer do it - Foxx will get his day next week - GOP ... - Politico (blog)
- Bills introduced - Lexology (registration)
- DIBACCO: The 17th Amendment turns 100 - Washington Times
- Toward A Better Benghazi Inquiry - Huffington Post - Huffington Post
- Internet Sales Tax Bill Gains Ground in Senate - New York Times
- Poli-Takes: The Rattling of the Cages - The Moderate Voice
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External links
- Biography, bills and committees at the Illinois General Assembly
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
- Profile at Wikipedia
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Randy Hultgren (R) |
Illinois Senate District 48 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Andy Manar (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Illinois House of Representatives 1993-2003 |
Succeeded by - |
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