| Steven Andersson | |
| State House: | Illinois |
| State: | Illinois |
| District: | 65th |
| Preceded: | Timothy L. Schmitz |
| Succeeded: | Dan Ugaste |
| Birth Date: | 15 August 1964[1] |
| Party: | Republican |
| Residence: | Geneva, Illinois |
| Profession: | Attorney 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]