Robert S. Olson
Robert Olson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 23rd district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Karin Brownlee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1969[1] Wakeeny ,KS |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rachel Olson |
| Residence | Olathe, Kansas |
| Profession | State Senator |
Robert "Rob" S. Olson 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.
Senate committee membership
- Commerce
- Former Chairman - Financial Institutions and Insurance
- Current Chairman of Senate Utilities Committee
House committee membership
- Joint Committee on Pensions, Investments and Benefits (Chairman)
- Federal and State Affairs
- Financial Institutions
- Insurance
- Select Committee on KPERS
- Energy and Utilities
Major donors
The top 5 donors to Olson's 2008 campaign:[2]
- 1. Kansas City Power and Light $1,000
- 2. Koch Industries $1,000
- 3. Kansas Medical Society $1,000
- 4. Conoco Phillips $900
- 5. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation $750
References
- ^ Rep. Robert S. (Rob) Olson Retrieved June 28, 2009.
- ^ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign Contributions Retrieved June 28, 2009.
External links
- Kansas Legislature - Robert Olson
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Kansas Votes profile
- State Surge - Legislative and voting track record
- Follow the Money campaign contributions: