Earl Tanner
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Earl Tanner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Utah House of Representatives from the 43rd district | |
| In office January 2013 – January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne Harper |
| Succeeded by | Adam Gardiner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1950 |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | tannerforhouse |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Utah National Guard |
| Years of service | 1969–1976 |
| Unit | 19th Special Forces Group |
Earl D. Tanner[1] (born February 20, 1950) is an American politician and a former Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives. He represented District 43[2] from January 2013 through January 2017.[3]
Tanner was born and raised in the Salt Lake Valley, the oldest of the six children of Earl D. Tanner and Mary Louise Lyon. He graduated from Skyline High School in 1968, then got a degree in mathematics from the University of Utah in 1971. Tanner served an LDS mission in the Philippines before entering law school at the University of Utah. He began practicing law with his father in 1976. He served in the Utah National Guard as a member of the 19th Special Forces Group.[4]
He moved to West Jordan in 1978.[4]
Political career
2016 sponsored legislation
| Bill Number | Bill Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB0111 | Domestic Asset Protection Trust Amendments | House/Filed - 3/10/2016 |
| HB0323S03 | Continuing Care Retirement Community Amendments | Governor Signed - 3/25/2016 |
Tanner did not floor sponsor any legislation during 2016.[citation needed]
