Rep. Gregg Johnson
(D-East Moline)
72nd District
Springfield Office:
258-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5970
District Office:
945 15th Ave.
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1668
Bills & Committees
Thirty-two years with the Illinois Department of Corrections, serving as officer and supervisor; lifelong AFSCME member and former local president; Delegate to the Quad City Federation of Labor; Rock Island County native; advocate for labor and community safety; resides in East Moline with his wife, Celia, and their family.
Johnson and Halpin to Host State Legislators Town Hall on June 15th
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, is co-hosting a state legislators town hall with state Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, on Monday, June 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the East Moline UAW Hall.
Johnson Reflects on Session Work Strengthening Worker Rights, Highlights Affordability Legislation and Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With session adjourning Monday, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, is highlighting his efforts to increase worker rights and address the affordability crisis while passing a responsible, compassionate budget.
Johnson Bill Strengthening Worker Rights for Individuals Without a Driver’s License Heads to Governor’s Desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Wanting to strengthen worker rights, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, has advanced legislation that would prohibit employers from requiring that applicants have a driver’s license unless it is necessary for the position.
Johnson Passes Resolution Honoring the Lives of Fallen Correctional Officers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, passed a resolution on Thursday, May 28 calling for a memorial to be established on the Illinois State Capitol Complex honoring the lives of correctional officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
Johnson Releases Statement on Louisiana v. Callais
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, dismantling a critical provision in the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, state Representative Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, released the following statement:
Johnson Bill to Strengthen Worker Rights for Individuals Without a Driver’s License Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Wanting to strengthen worker rights, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, has passed legislation that would prohibit employers from requiring that applicants have a driver’s license unless it is necessary for the position.
Johnson Backs Plan to Recognize July 25 as Emmett Till Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, supported legislation this week that would designate every July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois, honoring the life of a boy who was brutally murdered and became central to the Civil Rights Movement.
Johnson Advances Bipartisan Measure to Support Illinois Lyme Association’s Research and Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to spread awareness on tick-borne diseases, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, has advanced bipartisan legislation that would provide additional support to the Illinois Lyme Association (ILA) for research and education.
Johnson Advances Plan to Help Laid Off Workers Access Unemployment Benefits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to support workers, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, has advanced legislation out of committee to require large employers to prefile unemployment insurance information with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) when dealing with layoffs, furloughs or temporary shutdowns.
Johnson Aims to Strengthen Job Protections for Individuals Without a Driver’s License
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, has filed legislation that would prohibit employers from discriminating against employees or potential hires that do not have a driver’s license.