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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, RAMRAS, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, OLSON, DAHLSTROM, SEATON, JOHNSON |
(H) JUD | 03/07/2007 | ||
| INFANTS WHO ARE SAFELY SURRENDERED | REPRESENTATIVES LEDOUX, GRUENBERG, LYNN, HARRIS, NEUMAN, WILSON, DAHLSTROM, GARDNER, OLSON, DOLL, KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 08 | 02/11/2008 | ||
| RUNOFF ELECTION FOR STATE LEGISLATOR | REPRESENTATIVES OLSON, KERTTULA, NEUMAN |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| EXTEND REGULATORY COMMISSION OF ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSR | 01/30/2007 | ||
| SCHOOL DISTRICT COST FACTORS | REPRESENTATIVES CHENAULT, SEATON, OLSON, LEDOUX |
(H) FIN | 03/26/2007 | ||
| OIL & GAS PRODUCTION TAX: EXPENDITURES | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) FIN | 05/08/2007 | ||
| RCA TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 | 06/13/2007 | ||
| KENAI/KASILOF SUBSISTENCE PRIORITY | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 | 09/05/2007 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POSTSECONDARY MEDICAL & OTHER EDUC. PROG. | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 5 SLA 07 | 03/28/2007 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FINANCE/LOBBYING/CONSULTING | REPRESENTATIVES HARRIS, MEYER, HAWKER, CHENAULT, SAMUELS, FAIRCLOUGH, NEUMAN, WILSON, LEDOUX, THOMAS, RAMRAS, JOHNSON |
(H) STA | 01/16/2007 | ||
| SALES BY WINERY LICENSEE | REPRESENTATIVE LEDOUX |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 07 | 05/31/2007 | ||
| STATE VETERANS' CEMETERY & FUND | REPRESENTATIVES GUTTENBERG, DOLL |
(S) FIN | 05/12/2007 | ||
| RECORKING WINE SERVED WITH A MEAL | REPRESENTATIVE RAMRAS |
(S) L&C | 02/22/2007 | ||
| PERSONAL INFORMATION & CONSUMER CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVES COGHILL, GARA |
CHAPTER 92 SLA 08 | 06/13/2008 | ||
| MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS | REPRESENTATIVES GRUENBERG, CHENAULT |
(S) FIN | 05/11/2007 | ||
| EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY | REPRESENTATIVE SAMUELS |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 07 | 02/20/2007 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 07 | 03/15/2007 | ||
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION RECORDS | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 61 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| BURNING CAPABILITY OF CIGARETTES | REPRESENTATIVE GATTO |
(H) L&C | 02/14/2007 | ||
| ELECTRONIC MONITORING OF GANG PROBATIONER | REPRESENTATIVE BUCH |
CHAPTER 27 SLA 07 | 06/25/2007 | ||
| OFFERING PROMOTIONAL CHECKS | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 14 SLA 08 | 04/09/2008 | ||
| MOTOR VEHICLES/ANATOMICAL GIFT FUND | REPRESENTATIVE ROSES |
CHAPTER 46 SLA 07 | 07/03/2007 | ||
| EDUCATION FUNDING | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
CHAPTER 9 SLA 08 | 03/27/2008 | ||
| UNIV. REPORT: TEACHER TRAINING/RETENTION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
(H) HES | 01/15/2008 | ||
| PFD ALLOWABLE ABSENCE: FELLOWSHIPS | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER |
CHAPTER 36 SLA 08 | 05/22/2008 | ||
| IMPERSONATING A PUBLIC SERVANT | REPRESENTATIVE DAHLSTROM |
CHAPTER 78 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
| MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS | REPRESENTATIVE NEUMAN |
(H) RLS | 02/20/2008 | ||
| CAMPAIGN FUND RAISING DURING SESSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE MEYER |
CHAPTER 106 SLA 08 | 06/20/2008 | ||
| REPEAT OFFENDER'S ASSAULTS/ANIMAL CRUELTY | REPRESENTATIVES HOLMES, GARA, DAHLSTROM, FAIRCLOUGH, JOHNSON, BUCH, HARRIS, DOLL |
CHAPTER 96 SLA 08 | 06/16/2008 | ||
| COMPASSIONATE GIFT EXEMPTION | REPRESENTATIVE COGHILL |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 08 | 02/13/2008 | ||
| EXTENDING COUNCIL ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
CHAPTER 81 SLA 08 | 06/06/2008 | ||
| MITIGATING FACTOR: CARE FOR DRUG OVERDOSE | REPRESENTATIVE KERTTULA |
CHAPTER 88 SLA 08 | 06/10/2008 | ||
| ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TASK FORCE | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
(H) FIN | 03/17/2008 | ||
| ALASKA AIRLINES 75TH ANNIVERSARY | REPRESENTATIVE HARRIS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 12 | 06/12/2007 | ||
| EDUCATION FUNDING/COST FACTOR COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 62 | 07/01/2008 | ||
| WASHINGTON CONTAINER FEE | REPRESENTATIVE THOMAS |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 03/28/2007 | ||
| BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE | REPRESENTATIVE NELSON |
LEGIS RESOLVE 14 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| DENOUNCE SALE OF "RAPIST" DOLL | REPRESENTATIVE FAIRCLOUGH |
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 | 09/05/2007 | ||
| FEDERAL FUNDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION | REPRESENTATIVE HAWKER BY REQUEST OF JT LEG EDUCATION FUNDING TASK FORCE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 38 | 07/23/2008 | ||
| FILM OFFICE/FILM PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 63 SLA 08 | 06/04/2008 | ||
| BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH: MARCH 2007 | SENATOR MCGUIRE |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 03/19/2007 | ||
| DECORATION OF HONOR | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 | 07/01/2008 | ||
| SUPPORTING U.S. VETERANS' HEALTH CARE | SENATOR WIELECHOWSKI |
LEGIS RESOLVE 32 | 07/23/2008 |
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)