HOUSE
KURT OLSON
24th-29th Legislature (2005 -2016)
District: 33
Party: Republican
2005-2016 Representative
:
Date/Place of Birth:
March 24, 1948
Sacramento, California
Residency in Alaska:
Anchorage: 1977 - 1982
Kenai: 1982 - 1995
Soldotna: 1995 - present
Family:
Spouse - Barbara
Children - Madelyn, Valerie
Education:
Cupertino High School: 1966
California State University
- B.A. 1977
Military:
USAF: 1967 - 1971; Honorable Discharge
Alaska State House of Representatives:
Chair, Labor & Commerce Committee: 2007 - 2010
Chair, Oil & Gas Committee: 2008
Co-chair, Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2005 - 2006
Vice-Chair, Oil & Gas Committee: 2007
Member, Community & Regional Affairs Committee: 2007 - 2008
Member, Resources Committee: 2005 - 2010
Finance Subcommittees:
- Administration: 2005 - 2010
- Court System: 2007 - 2008
- Environmental Conservation: 2005 - 2010
- Fish & Game: 2007 - 2010
- Law: 2007 - 2008
- Public Safety: 2007 - 2008
- Revenue: 2007 - 2008
Other Political and Government Positions:
Soldotna City Council (2 years)
Central Emergency Services Service Area Board of Directors (elected 3 times, 8 years total, 3 as chair)
Business and Professional Positions:
Alaska Legislative Aide
Commercial Lines Insurance Broker
Custom Seafood Processor
The Kenai Peninsula Tourism Industry
Service Organizations and Community Involvement:
Rotary (Spenard, Kenai, and Soldotna)
Peninsula Winter Games Board of Directors
Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce (Board of Directors - Soldotna 5 years)
Kenai Wild Salmon Brand Board of Directors
Soldotna Elks Lodge
Special Interests:
Fishing, hiking, and photography
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION ADVISORY COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) L&C | 01/18/2011 | ||
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION: MEDICAL FEES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 32 SLA 11 | 09/28/2011 | ||
| OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TAX | REPRESENTATIVES HAWKER, CHENAULT, JOHNSON, OLSON |
(H) RES | 01/18/2011 | ||
| EXTEND REGULATORY COMM. OF ALASKA SUNSET | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 2 FSSLA 11 | 06/08/2011 | ||
| SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) ENE | 01/18/2011 | ||
| NET ENERGY METERING | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) ENE | 01/18/2011 | ||
| ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES REGISTRY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, KAWASAKI, OLSON, GARDNER |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
| ANTITRUST VIOLATION PENALTIES | REPRESENTATIVES OLSON, HOLMES |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 11 | 07/22/2011 | ||
| CHAIR OF RCA | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) L&C | 04/08/2011 | ||
| REAL ESTATE SALES LICENSEES/COM'N | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, OLSON |
CHAPTER 37 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
| UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, OLSON |
CHAPTER 22 SLA 12 | 05/17/2012 | ||
| USE OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS FOR INITIATIVES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(S) JUD | 04/15/2012 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REQUIREMENTS FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, HAWKER, CHENAULT, JOHNSON, GATTO |
(S) STA | 03/01/2011 | ||
| EXTEND SENIOR BENEFITS/INCOME ALLOWANCES | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 11 | 05/02/2011 | ||
| KNIVES, GRAVITY KNIFE & SWITCHBLADE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, LYNN |
(S) RLS | 04/11/2012 | ||
| INCLUDE ARSON IN CRIMES OF CONSPIRACY | REPRESENTATIVES GATTO, GRUENBERG, LYNN |
CHAPTER 66 SLA 12 | 06/18/2012 | ||
| MEDICAL PROVIDER INCENTIVES/LOAN REPAYM'T | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| INS. COVERAGE: AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER | REPRESENTATIVES PETERSEN, KAWASAKI |
(H) HSS | 01/18/2011 | ||
| SELF DEFENSE | REPRESENTATIVES NEUMAN, FEIGE, LYNN, COSTELLO |
(S) FIN | 03/23/2012 | ||
| HANDLING OF STATE FLAG | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 11 | 04/28/2011 | ||
| PRESUMPTION AGIA PROJECT IS UNECONOMICAL | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) FIN | 02/04/2011 | ||
| REPORT ON FISHING STREAM ACCESS | REPRESENTATIVE GARA |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 12 | 04/24/2012 | ||
| DRIVER'S LICENSING; MEDICAL CONDITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(H) STA | 02/09/2011 | ||
| STATE AGENCY PERFORMANCE AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 03/25/2011 | ||
| INJUNCTION SECURITY: INDUSTRIAL OPERATION | REPRESENTATIVE FEIGE |
(S) JUD | 03/21/2012 | ||
| EXEMPT DISCHARGES FROM USE OF MUNITIONS | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
(S) RLS | 03/06/2012 | ||
| GASLINE DEV. TEAM/CORP. MEMBERS/INFO | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) RES | 03/30/2011 | ||
| AK GASLINE DEV. CORP/GAS PIPELINE FUND | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 04/06/2011 | ||
| PIPELINE PROJECT: JUDICIAL REVIEW/ROW | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) JUD | 04/12/2011 | ||
| SALES OF NICOTINE PRODUCTS TO MINOR | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
CHAPTER 43 SLA 12 | 05/24/2012 | ||
| PICKETING AND PROTESTS AT FUNERALS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) RLS | 04/13/2012 | ||
| REPLACEMENT OF PERSONAL USE CABIN | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 04/17/2011 | ||
| TAXES: FILM; SMALL CORP; OIL & GAS | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 04/15/2012 | ||
| PHARMACY AUDITS | REPRESENTATIVES MUNOZ, P.WILSON |
(H) L&C | 01/17/2012 | ||
| COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES | REPRESENTATIVE HOLMES |
CHAPTER 29 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
(S) RLS | 04/12/2012 | ||
| BOATING REGULATION: SUNSET/ENFORCEMENT | REPRESENTATIVE AUSTERMAN |
CHAPTER 31 SLA 12 | 05/22/2012 | ||
| ALASKA FIRE STANDARDS COUNCIL | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
| HOMEOWNERS ENERGY CONVERSION LOAN FUND | REPRESENTATIVE T.WILSON |
(S) FIN | 04/10/2012 | ||
| MILITARY FACILITY ZONES | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON |
CHAPTER 20 SLA 12 | 05/16/2012 | ||
| BD OF ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, SURVEYORS | REPRESENTATIVE THOMPSON BY REQUEST |
(S) RLS | 04/14/2012 | ||
| PETERSVILLE RECREATIONAL MINING AREA | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| AIDEA SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
(H) FIN | 04/04/2012 | ||
| ANWR ADVERTISING CONTRACT | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
(S) L&C | 04/10/2012 | ||
| RONALD REAGAN LANDMARK | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(H) RLS | 02/07/2011 | ||
| SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH | REPRESENTATIVE COSTELLO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 7 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| STATE FOOD RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
(S) SUP CAL 4/15 | 04/15/2012 | ||
| WILDLIFE & SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(S) RLS | 04/06/2012 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE PRUITT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 25 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| HONORING RONALD REAGAN | REPRESENTATIVE STOLTZE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| RELOCATE COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 | 07/19/2011 | ||
| BLM LEGACY OIL WELL CLEAN UP/AWARENESS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 | 09/12/2012 | ||
| DECLARE CENTRAL PARK A WILDERNESS AREA | REPRESENTATIVE JOHANSEN |
(H) RES | 01/23/2012 | ||
| COAST GUARD ICEBREAKERS & ARCTIC BASE | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 08/08/2012 | ||
| URGING FUNDING FOR ESSENTIAL AIR SERVICE | REPRESENTATIVE P.WILSON |
HOUSE RESOLVE 5 | 02/23/2011 | ||
| AUTISM: INS. COVERAGE, TASK FORCE | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 12 | 06/27/2012 |
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)