Robert S. Olson (born December 1, 1969) is a Republican member of the Kansas Senate, representing the 23rd district. He was previously a Representative in the Kansas House of Representatives, representing the 26th district from 2005 to 2010, having served as the Majority Whip. Olson was appointed to the Kansas Senate following Karin Brownlee's nomination to serve as Kansas Secretary of Labor.[2] On February 13, 2023, Olson announced he would not seek reelection to his Senate seat.[3]
Robert Olson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Karin Brownlee |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 26th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Robert Montgomery |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1969[1] WaKeeney, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rachel Olson |
| Residence | Olathe, Kansas |
| Profession | State Senator |
Senate committee membership
edit- Commerce
- Former Chairman - Financial Institutions and Insurance
- Current Chairman of Senate Utilities Committee
House committee membership
edit- Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits (Chairman)
- Federal and State Affairs
- Financial Institutions
- Insurance
- Select Committee on KPERS
- Energy and Utilities
References
edit- ^ Rep. Robert S. (Rob) Olson Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ "GOP names House replacement". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "Olson won't seek fourth term in Senate | Sunflower State Journal". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
External links
edit- Kansas Legislature - Robert Olson
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record[usurped]
- Follow the Money campaign contributions: