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Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson

State Assembly · House District 38

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Biography

Timothy H. Johnson is a Republican member of the Kansas House of Representatives representing District 38. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021, succeeding Willie Dove. With a 31-year career in law enforcement, including roles as undersheriff in Wyandotte County, chief of police in Lindsborg, and special investigator for the state in child abuse cases, he later taught at Basehor-Linwood High School and Wyandotte High School. Notable achievements include Kansas High School Teacher of the Year in 2014, KCK Educator of the Year in 2008 by the Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club, and Outstanding Official in 1988 for an anti-drug program. He serves on committees such as Education Budget, Child Welfare System Oversight, and holds vice-chair positions; his priorities include education-related bills like expanding scholarships and school participation rights.

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in history and political science from Bethany College ; Master's in administration of justice from Wichita State University; Master's in education from Pittsburg State University; graduate of the Kansas Law Enforcement Academy.
  • Political Experience: Kansas House Representative for District 38 ; focuses on conservative policies for kids, education, and child welfare; authored/carried bills like the Adoption Conscience Act and education reforms .

Committees

4 assignments
Child Welfare System Oversight member
Child Welfare and Foster Care vice chair
K-12 Education Budget member
Veterans and Military member

At a glance

Office
State Assembly
District
House District 38
Mailing
State Capitol Room 581-W, Kansas Building 300 SW 10th St., Topeka, KS 66612