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Rick Olson

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Ballot:

Won the General, 2022 Iowa State House District 39

Office:

Iowa State House, District 31 (2004 - Present)

Political Experience

Ballot:

Won the General, 2022 Iowa State House District 39

Office:

Iowa State House, District 31 (2004 - Present)

Political Experience

Quick Facts

Full Name:
Rick L. Olson
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
03/26/1951
Birth Place:
Des Moines, IA
Home City:
Des Moines, IA
Family:
Wife: Brenda; 3 Children: Kate, Lesley, Samantha; 4 Grandchildren

Personal Details

Rick Olson is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 31. He was first elected to the chamber in 2004.

Olson's professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice.

Attended, Grandview College
Bachelors, Drake University
JD, Drake University, 1976

Attended, Grandview College
Bachelors, Drake University
JD, Drake University, 1976
Attorney, Olson Law Firm, 1979-Present
Assistant Attorney, Polk County, 1976-1979

Attended, Grandview College
Bachelors, Drake University
JD, Drake University, 1976
Attorney, Olson Law Firm, 1979-Present
Assistant Attorney, Polk County, 1976-1979
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2004-present
Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2020

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Review

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Public Safety Committee

Attended, Grandview College
Bachelors, Drake University
JD, Drake University, 1976
Attorney, Olson Law Firm, 1979-Present
Assistant Attorney, Polk County, 1976-1979
Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2004-present
Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2020
Member, Des Moines Elks, present
Member, Iowa Association for Justice, present
Member, Iowa State Bar Association, present
Member, Polk County Bar Association, present
Former Member, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Member, Asian and Latino Coalition
Member, Des Moines Elks Lodge #98
Former Board Member, Iowa Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association
Member, Iowa Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owner's Association
Former Member, Iowa Trial Lawyer's Association
Former Member, Polk County Magistrate Appointing Commission
Former Member, Polk County-Wide Oversight Committee

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Priority Issues:

Education, public safety, standing up for reproductive choice, quality affordable healthcare, and protecting workers.

Spouse's Occupation:

Realtor

State Bills

HCR 107 - A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to reclassify cannabis as a schedule II controlled substance under the United States Controlled Substances Act to facilitate research and testing on the potential benefits of medical cannabis.

ia 2015-2016 Regular Session
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Type: concurrent resolution Chamber: lower
HCR 106 - A concurrent resolution urging United States Senator Charles Grassley to promptly hold a hearing to consider President Barack Obama's nomination of an associate justice to the Supreme Court of the United States and for the United States Senate to vote on the nomination.

ia 2015-2016 Regular Session
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Type: concurrent resolution Chamber: lower
HJR 2009 - A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States relating to free and fair elections.

ia 2015-2016 Regular Session
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Type: joint resolution Chamber: lower

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