Steve Landon introduces reappointment bid for Idaho State Insurance Fund board

Steve Landon appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee to introduce himself ahead of a gubernatorial reappointment to the Idaho State Insurance Fund board and spoke on the fund’s recent modernization and service improvements.

"I've been on the board ... I think it was sometime in 2009 or 2010 that I was appointed to this board," Landon said, summarizing more than a decade of service on the board and decades of experience at J.R. Simplot Company and in union leadership. He told senators the fund has adopted digital systems that let claimants file online and that the organization has improved responsiveness and competitiveness.

Committee members praised Landon’s experience. Senator Ruckdy asked about his prior experience at J.R. Simplot and his union work; Landon said his background taught him to "listen to people" and helped with claims‑related discussions. Senator Leahy, who serves as the Senate representative on the State Insurance Fund board, described Landon as "an excellent member of that board." Senator Guthrie also thanked Landon for his service.

The committee did not vote on the reappointment at the hearing; members said they will take up the confirmation vote at the committee’s next meeting on Thursday.