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Alan Olson
Alan Olson (b. June 24, 1965) is a former Republican member of the Montana State Senate, representing District 23 from 2011 to 2015.
Olson served in the Montana House of Representatives from 2001 to 2009.
Biography
Olson's professional experience includes working as a service officer at Halliburton Services, chief of the Bull Mountain Fire Department, and inspector at the Montana Department of Natural Resources, Oil and Gas division.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Energy and Telecommunications, Chair |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules |
| • General Government, Vice Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Montana committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Energy and Telecommunications, Chair |
| • Finance and Claims |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules, Vice Chair |
| • General Government, Vice Chair |
Elections
2010
- See also: Montana State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Olson won election to the Montana State Senate. Olson defeated Kathy Galbreath, Mark Noennig, and Wesley Prouse in the primary. He had no opposition in the general election.[1][2]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2014
In 2014, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session.
2013
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In 2013, the Montana State Legislature was in session from January 7 to April 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Montana State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
Personal
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Olson and his wife, Jean, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- Montana State Legislature
- Montana State Senate
- Montana Senate Committees
- Montana Joint Committees
- Montana state legislative districts
External links
- Office website (63rd session)
- Official campaign website (Archived)
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "2010 Legislative General Election Canvass," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Secretary of State, "Legislative Primary Canvass - June 08, 2010," accessed March 8, 2014
- ↑ Montana Contractors' Association, "Stronger Together: Political Representation," accessed November 5, 2015
- ↑ Montana Weed Control Association, "2013 Legislative Report & Scorecard," accessed September 17, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kelly Gebhardt |
Montana State Senate District 23 2011–present |
Succeeded by Roger Webb (R) |
