Jon Hansen serves as a representative for the 25th Legislative District in the South Dakota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party, and the current Speaker pro tempore of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Hansen previously served as a representative for District 25 in 2011–2013. Hansen currently serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and as a house majority whip. Early life and education Hansen was born in Yankton, South Dakota. When Hansen was six years old, his father died. Six years later, Hansen's mom remarried and his family moved to Dell Rapids, South Dakota where he grew up along with his two sisters. Hansen attended Southeast Technical Institute, where he earned his associate degree in business administration. Hansen attended the University of Sioux Falls, where he earned his bachelor's degree in business management. Hansen graduated with Sterling Honors from the University of South Dakota School of Law. Career Hansen is a lawyer at Dell Rapids Law Firm in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. Hansen represents families as their adoption attorney. Political career Tenure In 2010, Hansen defeated incumbent Democrat Oran Sorenson, winning a seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Hansen was reelected in 2012. In 2013, Hansen left public office to attend the University of South Dakota School of Law. Upon Hansen's departure, Governor Dennis Daugaard said, "in his second term, Jon has already stood out as a leader, and I hope to see him return to public service in the future." In 2018, Hansen returned to the South Dakota House of Representatives by defeating incumbent Democrat Dan Ahlers. Hansen was also victorious in a Republican primary election earlier that same year. Hansen Represents South Dakota's 25th Legislative District, which "includes the towns and rural areas surrounding Baltic, Colton, Dell Rapids, Garretson, Lyons, Rowena, Sherman, Split Rock Township, Valley Springs, and eastern Sioux Falls." Leadership Positions Hansen currently serves as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives. Hansen currently serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. Hansen also served as Vice Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 2013. Committee assignments 2019 – present House Judiciary Committee – Chairman House State Affairs Committee House Legislative Procedure Committee 2013 House Judiciary Committee – Vice chairman House State Affairs Committee House Legislative Procedure Committee 2011 – 2012 House Judiciary House Transportation Awards In 2019, Hansen received the Americans for Prosperity Torchbearer Award "for his