Steven Andersson
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 65th district
In office
January 1, 2015 (2015-Jan-01) – January 9, 2019 (2019-Jan-09)
Preceded byTimothy L. Schmitz
Succeeded byDan Ugaste
Personal details
Born (1964-08-15) August 15, 1964[1]
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceGeneva, Illinois
Alma materNorthern Illinois University (B.S.)
Northern Illinois University (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney at Law

Steven A. Andersson (born August 15, 1964) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 65th district. The 65th district is located in northwestern Kane County.[2]

Andersson earned his bachelor's degree from in 1986 and his law degree in 1992, both from Northern Illinois University. He is a small business owner and is a partner in the law firms of Mickey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzi & Andersson, P.C. and the Elder law Center, P.C. He served as a trustee on the Geneva Public Library Board.[3]

Elected in the 2014 general election, he took office two weeks earlier than the majority of the 2015 freshman class when his predecessor Timothy L. Schmitz chose to resign early.[4][5] On August 16, 2017, Andersson announced he would not seek reelection to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2018 during an appearance on Chicago Tonight.[6] He was succeeded by fellow Republican Dan Ugaste.[7] In 2018, J. B. Pritzker appointed Andersson to Powering Illinois’ Future transition committee, which is responsible for infrastructure and clean energy policies.[8]

In June 2019, Governor J. B. Pritzker appointed Andersson to the Illinois Human Rights Commission. His appointment depends on confirmation from the Illinois Senate.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Resumes of Firm Members, Michey, Wilson, Weiler, Renzy & Andersson, P.C.
  2. ↑ "Representative District 65, 2011" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections.
  3. ↑ Miller, David, ed. (November 2014). "Biographies of New House Members" (PDF). First Reading. Vol. 28, no. 2. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Legislative Research Unit. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  4. ↑ The Associated Press (January 2, 2015) - "Illinois Rep. Schmitz Steps Down From Post Early" The State Journal-Register. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  5. ↑ Riopell, Mike (January 2, 2015) - "State Rep. Schmitz Steps Aside Early; Andersson Sworn In". Daily Herald. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
  6. ↑ Vinicky, Amanada (August 16, 2017). "State Rep. Steven Andersson to Step Down". Chicago Tonight. Chicago, Illinois: WTTW. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Dan Ugaste wins 65th District Illinois House seat". 7 November 2018.
  8. ↑ Miller, Rich (November 26, 2018). "Pritzker transition unveils Powering Illinois' Future Committee". Capitol Fax. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ Schoenburg, Bernard (June 17, 2019). "Andersson, Shuck Among Human Rights Appointees". The State Journal-Register.


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