RepublicanSenatorDist.27President Pro Tempore

Kelly Anthon

Rupert · Minidoka County · Idaho Senate · 6 terms

Attorney/City Administrator

Last active Invalid Date

Idaho State Senator since 2015; 7th generation Idahoan raised in Declo, Idaho, where his family has operated a farming operation for over 100 years; attended the University of Idaho's College of Law; licensed Idaho attorney; until 2012, Mr. Anthon, practiced law at the Rupert law firm of 'Robinson, Anthon Tribe' where, as a partner, he focused on municipal law, debt restructuring, and large business reorganization; served as appointed City Attorney for the cities of Burley, Rupert, Acequia, and Minidoka, Idaho; City Administrator in Rupert, Idaho; fluent in Japanese having had extensive work as a consultant for Japanese companies; currently serves as a board member with the Mart Group, LLC, a potato fresh pack and processing company, as a board member of the Southern Idaho Economic Development Council, and as a board member of the Region IV Development Corporation; past executive board member of the Idaho Municipal Attorney Association; served two terms as President of the Minidoka Healthcare Foundation and as a past member of the governing board of the Intermountain Healthcare's Cassia Regional Medical Center; member of local Rotary club; spouse: Joelle (Rogers); five children.

Source: Idaho Legislature

BILLS SPONSORED (17)

S1450

Amends existing law to extend the Child Tax Credit indefinitely.

Introduced

SR117

States findings of the Senate, recognizes the importance of Italy as a trade partner with Idaho, and supports the strengthening of ties between Idaho and Italy.

Introduced

SCR122

States findings of the Senate and declares Idaho's support of its partnership with Taiwan, trade partnerships between the United States and Taiwan, and Taiwan's participation in international organizations.

Enacted

S1337

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding irrigation district directors.

Enacted70–0

S1254

Amends existing law to clarify the existing right of persons licensed to practice chiropractic to prescribe certain prescription drug products.

Enacted43–22

CO-SPONSORED (18)

HJM010

States findings of the Legislature and urges federal lawmakers to prohibit inclusion of artificial sweeteners in school meal programs.

Enacted

H0860

Amends existing law to provide for parental rights in medical decisions.

Enacted65–0

H0542

Adds to existing law to establish the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act.

Enacted62–5

S1430

Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding preemption of firearms regulation, to provide a penalty, and to provide for a cause of action.

Enacted60–8

SR113

States findings of the Senate and condemns political violence, honors the lives of those killed or injured, and calls on all Idahoans to reject all forms of such violence.

Introduced

▶▼2025 SESSION (14 primary · 14 co)

S1211

Adds to existing law to provide that ivermectin may be sold or purchased without a prescription or consultation with a health care professional.

Enacted66–1

H0083

Adds to existing law to provide for the Immigration Cooperation and Enforcement Act.

Enacted61–9

S1039

Adds to existing law to provide for cooperation with federal authorities, to provide for cooperation with immigration detainers, to provide for the crime of unlawful presence of a dangerous illegal alien, and to provide for the crime of smuggling a dangerous illegal alien.

Introduced

S1163

Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise, remove, and establish provisions regarding the protection of tourism revenue and limiting the regulation of short-term rentals.

Introduced

S1079

Amends existing law to provide for certain actions, proceedings, or judgments founded in or derived from a judgment.

Introduced