HOUSE
KURT OLSON
24th-29th Legislature (2005 -2016)
District: 30
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTEND CERT. D.E. MIDWIVES BD; AUDIT RPRT | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
CHAPTER 18 SLA 15 | 05/14/2015 | ||
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND WORKERS COMP | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2015 | ||
| WORKERS COMP: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TESTS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2015 | ||
| AFFORDABLE CARE ACT NAVIGATORS | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) HSS | 01/21/2015 | ||
| WORKERS' COMPENSATION AMOUNT FOR PPD | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) L&C | 01/21/2015 | ||
| REPEAL WORKERS' COMP APPEALS COMMISSION | REPRESENTATIVE OLSON |
(H) FIN | 04/10/2016 |
Cosponsored Bills
| Bill | Short Title | Prime Sponsor(s) | Current Status | Status Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE ARCTIC POLICY | REPRESENTATIVE HERRON |
CHAPTER 10 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR | REPRESENTATIVE WILSON |
CHAPTER 19 SLA 15 | 05/14/2015 | ||
| MARCH 27: GREAT ALASKA EARTHQUAKE DAY | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 15 | 04/18/2015 | ||
| JAN 9: AK LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' DAY | REPRESENTATIVES LYNN, TALERICO, VAZQUEZ, WOOL, CLAMAN |
CHAPTER 1 SLA 15 | 04/03/2015 | ||
| SEX ABUSE/ASSAULT/DATING VIOL PREV. PROGS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
CHAPTER 2 SSSLA 15 | 07/09/2015 | ||
| WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD VETERAN MEMBER | REPRESENTATIVE SADDLER |
CHAPTER 33 SLA 15 | 06/02/2015 | ||
| MARIJUANA CONCENTRATES; LICENSES | REPRESENTATIVE SEATON |
(H) JUD | 03/11/2015 | ||
| MILITARY MERITORIOUS AWARD LICENSE PLATES | REPRESENTATIVES GARA, GRUENBERG, VAZQUEZ, LYNN, LEDOUX |
(S) STA | 04/09/2015 | ||
| EXEMPTION: LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
WITHDRAWN | 04/16/2016 | ||
| UREA/AMMONIA/GAS-LIQ FACILITY; TAX CREDIT | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
CHAPTER 58 SLA 16 | 09/12/2016 | ||
| AK SOVEREIGNTY;US TRANSFER LAND TO ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(S) JUD | 02/05/2016 | ||
| AGDC SUPPORT OF NATURAL GAS PROJECTS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
VETOED BY GOVERNOR | 04/17/2015 | ||
| ESTABLISH MILITARY FAMILY DAY | REPRESENTATIVE LYNN |
CHAPTER 4 SLA 16 | 04/21/2016 | ||
| AGDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) RES | 01/29/2016 | ||
| ATTY GEN: SERVICE ON BOARDS/COMMISSIONS | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
(H) JUD | 02/01/2016 | ||
| LAYOFF OF TENURED TEACHERS | REPRESENTATIVE TILTON |
(H) EDC | 02/05/2016 | ||
| RECREATIONAL/AVOCATIONAL TRAINING EXEMPT. | REPRESENTATIVE GATTIS |
CHAPTER 21 SLA 16 | 06/17/2016 | ||
| FEDERAL CONTAMINATION OF ANCSA LANDS | REPRESENTATIVE MILLETT |
LEGIS RESOLVE 9 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| ENDORSING ANWR LEASING; RELATED ISSUES | REPRESENTATIVE TALERICO |
LEGIS RESOLVE 2 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| OPPOSE ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION | REPRESENTATIVE NAGEAK |
LEGIS RESOLVE 1 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| RETAIN ARMY FORCES IN ALASKA | REPRESENTATIVE REINBOLD |
LEGIS RESOLVE 4 | 09/01/2015 | ||
| CONST. AM: ELECTED ATTORNEY GENERAL | REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON |
(H) JUD | 04/19/2015 | ||
| MAX F. GRUENBERG JR. COMMITTEE ROOM | REPRESENTATIVE CHENAULT |
HOUSE RESOLVE 6 | 08/26/2016 | ||
| OPIOID OD DRUGS: DISPENSING; IMMUNITY | SENATOR ELLIS |
CHAPTER 2 SLA 16 | 03/14/2016 | ||
| NAMING ST. LIBRARY/MUSEUM & READING ROOM | SENATOR EGAN |
CHAPTER 6 SLA 15 | 05/05/2015 | ||
| VACCINE CERTIFICATION FOR PHARMACISTS | SENATOR GIESSEL BY REQUEST |
CHAPTER 16 SLA 15 | 05/11/2015 | ||
| MEDICAID REFORM;TELEMEDICINE;DRUG DATABAS | SENATOR KELLY |
CHAPTER 25 SLA 16 | 06/21/2016 | ||
| MANDATORY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN SCHOOLS | SENATOR COSTELLO |
CHAPTER 40 SLA 16 | 07/18/2016 |
Legislative Service:
- 29th (2015-2016)
- 28th (2013-2014)
- 27th (2011-2012)
- 26th (2009-2010)
- 25th (2007-2008)
- 24th (2005-2006)