HOUSE
KURT OLSON
24th-29th Legislature (2005 -2016)
District: 33
Party: Republican
2005-2016 Representative
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOMATED POLITICAL TELEPHONE CALLS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) STA | 01/10/2005 | ||
| SPECIAL REQUEST LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 05 | 08/27/2005 | ||
| BAN MIXING ZONES IN SPAWNING AREAS | REPRESENTATIVES SEATON, OLSON, GATTO, LEDOUX |
(H) RES | 01/30/2006 | ||
| FIRE SEASON DATES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 06 | 05/04/2006 | ||
| COOK INLET OIL & GAS PLATFORM ABANDONMENT | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 05/27/2005 | ||
| NO FERRY SERVICE TO WASHINGTON STATE | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) TRA | 01/25/2006 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIQUOR LIC: OUTDOOR REC. LODGE/BARS/PUBS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 41 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
| APPROP: K-12 EDU OPERATING/DEBT EXPENSES | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
(H) RLS | 02/28/2005 | ||
| JOSEPH C WILLIAMS, SR., COASTAL TRAIL | REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 05 | 04/20/2005 | ||
| BAIL REVIEW/ CRIME VICTIMS | REPRESENTATIVES SAMUELS, STOLTZE |
CHAPTER 65 SLA 05 | 07/13/2005 | ||
| OFFENSES AGAINST UNBORN CHILDREN | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, GATTO, WILSON |
(H) JUD | 04/07/2005 | ||
| NATIONAL GUARD INSURANCE & OTHER RELIEF | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
(S) FIN | 04/29/2006 | ||
| COLLECTION OF DNA/USE OF FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON |
CHAPTER 12 SLA 05 | 05/05/2005 | ||
| FIREARMS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 82 SLA 05 | 07/21/2005 | ||
| POSTSECONDARY STUDENT IMMUNIZATION | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 05 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | REPRESENTATIVE GUTTENBERG |
(S) FIN | 02/21/2006 | ||
| BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN TESTING | REPRESENTATIVE MCGUIRE |
CHAPTER 48 SLA 05 | 06/24/2005 | ||
| ENHANCED 911 SURCHARGES & SYSTEMS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 05 | 06/24/2005 | ||
| PFD: DELAY PAYMENT FOR ALLOWABLE ABSENCES | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
RETURNED TO (H) RLS | 04/24/2006 | ||
| GAMBLE-SPERL UAS JOINT USE FACILITY | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 45 SLA 05 | 06/07/2005 | ||
| CALLER ID HACKERS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
(S) FIN | 04/25/2006 | ||
| LIMITATION ON EMINENT DOMAIN | REPRESENTATIVES MCGUIRE, HOLM, HAWKER |
CHAPTER 84 SLA 06 | 07/05/2006 | ||
| APPROP TO EARNINGS RESERVE ACCOUNT | REPRESENTATIVE HOLM |
(H) FIN | 01/13/2006 | ||
| BURNING CAPABILITY OF CIGARETTES | REPRESENTATIVE JOULE |
(H) FIN | 04/12/2006 | ||
| SOBRIETY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2005 | REPRESENTATIVE ROKEBERG |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/14/2005 | ||
| IN-STATE NATURAL GAS NEEDS | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| RENEWABLE ENERGY ALASKA PROJECT | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(H) RLS | 03/15/2005 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
RETURNED TO (S) RLS | 02/07/2005 | ||
| LABELING OF FISH /SHELLFISH PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
LEGIS RESOLVE 5 | 05/19/2005 | ||
| EAST LYNN CANAL HIGHWAY | REPRESENTATIVE WEYHRAUCH |
HOUSE RESOLVE 7 | 05/17/2005 | ||
| HUMAN TRAFFICKING/SEXTOURISM/PROCUREMENTS | SENATOR DYSON |
CHAPTER 72 SLA 06 | 06/16/2006 | ||
| ALASKA TERRITORIAL GUARD DAY | SENATOR HUGGINS |
CHAPTER 17 SLA 05 | 05/12/2005 | ||
| NPR-A COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM | SENATOR WILKEN |
CHAPTER 55 SLA 06 | 06/03/2006 | ||
| USE OF FORCE TO PROTECT SELF/HOME/PROP. | SENATOR THERRIAULT |
CHAPTER 68 SLA 06 | 06/15/2006 | ||
| DETENTION /I.D. OF PERSONS;CONTEMPT OF CT | SENATOR BUNDE |
(S)AWAIT CONC/RECED | 05/09/2006 | ||
| SEX OFFENDERS/SENTENCING/ABUSE REPORTS | SENATOR BUNDE |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 06 | 04/27/2006 | ||
| ROTARY INTERNATIONAL YEAR 2005 | SENATOR STEVENS G |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 05/17/2005 |
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)