Rick Johnson (Michigan politician)

Rick Johnson is a former Republican politician from the state of Michigan. He served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1999 to 2004, representing the 102nd district. He subsequently served as the Michigan Speaker of the House from 2001 to 2004.

Following his tenure in the House, Johnson served as a lobbyist. His lobbying activities primarily focused on representing the interests of various industries before the Michigan legislature.

In 2016, Johnson was appointed to the Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board (MMLB), which was responsible for overseeing the regulation of the state's medical marijuana industry. He later resigned from this position.

Johnson's career has faced scrutiny, particularly related to alleged ethical concerns stemming from his lobbying activities and his role on the MMLB. These allegations have centered around potential conflicts of interest and improper influence related to the medical marijuana industry.