Robert S. Olson

For others named Robert Olson, see Robert Olson.
Robert Olson
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 23rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 10, 2011
Preceded byKarin Brownlee
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the 26th district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 10, 2011
Preceded byLarry Campbell
Succeeded byRobert Montgomery
Personal details
Born (1969-12-01) December 1, 1969 (age 55)[1]
WaKeeney, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRachel Olson
ResidenceOlathe, Kansas
ProfessionState Senator

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]

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

References

  1. ^ Rep. Robert S. (Rob) Olson Retrieved June 28, 2009.
  2. ^ "GOP names House replacement". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  3. ^ "Olson won't seek fourth term in Senate | Sunflower State Journal". sunflowerstatejournal.com. Retrieved 2023-07-27.