Steve Tanner (politician)

Steve Tanner
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the 13th district
Assumed office
December 5, 2024
Personal details
Born
PartyRepublican
EducationCalifornia State University (B.A.)
Websitestevetanner4idaho.com

Steve C. Tanner is an American politician and former programmer who is currently serving as a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives from District 13B.[1] He was first elected in 2024 unopposed.[2]

Personal life and career

Tanner was born in Honolulu and currently lives in Nampa.[1][3] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from California State University.[1]

Political views

Healthcare

Tanner was a co-sponsor of House Bill 472, which prevents businesses and government entities from denying service if someone refuses medical care, such as vaccines, for a medical condition.[4]

Immigration

Tanner sponsored a bill in 2025 to document the immigration status of students in Idaho.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rep. Steve Tanner - Idaho State Legislature". Idaho Legislature. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  2. ^ "Legislative Results". VoteIdaho. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  3. ^ Carmel, Margaret (2025-03-23). "Revamped bill overriding HOA bans on chicken ownership dies in deadlocked cmte. vote". BoiseDev. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  4. ^ Dawson, James (2025-04-03). "Idaho House sends newest 'medical freedom' bill to Senate | Boise State Public Radio". Boise State Public Radio. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  5. ^ Maldonado, Mia (2025-03-07). "Idaho committee introduces bill to collect immigration status of students in public schools  • Idaho Capital Sun". Idaho Capital Sun. Retrieved 2025-09-03.
  6. ^ Luchetta, Julie (2025-02-24). "Proposal to collect students immigration status dies in committee | Boise State Public Radio". Boise State Public Radio. Retrieved 2025-09-03.