Luther Olsen
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Luther Olsen is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 14th District since 2004. He was previously a Representative on the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1994 to 2004. He was also a member of the Berlin Area School Board from 1976 to 1997 and its President from 1986 to 1995.
Issue positions
Sen. Olsen does not list his issue positions on his website.
Committee assignments
Sen. Olsen serves on these legislative committees:[1]
- Education
- Environment
- Finance
- Joint Committee on Finance
- Special Committee on School Safety
- Special Committee on Justice Reinvestment Initiative Oversight
Sponsored legislation
Recent legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Sen. Olsen includes:[2][3]
- A bill to discourage frivolous lawsuits and claims[4]
- A bill urging Congress not to pas the Employee Free Choice Act regarding labor unions[5]
- A bill to create the Indoor Environmental Quality in Schools Task Force[6]
- A bill to prohibit certain political contributions during the period of the biennial budget act[7]
- A bill to give tax credits to businesses with workplace wellness programs[8]
Major donors
Some of the top contributors to Sen. Olsen's 2008 campagin, according to the National Institute of Money in State Politics:[9]
- Dick and Betsy Devos, David Ruedinger, Richard Gohlke, Clifford Mischler, Janice Bultema
Health interests were his largest donor group, followed by financial, insurance and real estate interests. Virtually all of his contributions came from individuals.
External links
- Luther Olsen's Wisconsin Legislature website
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign contributions: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008
References
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