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ADDRESS:
JUNEAU (all year) 465-3707
State Capitol Bldg. Rm 508
Juneau, AK 99801
NOME (May-Dec) 443-3707
P.O. Box 1630
Nome, AK 99762
ANCHORAGE 269-0254
716 W 4th Suite 560
Anchorage, AK 99501-21[MAY - DECEMBER]
EMAIL:
Sen.Donny.Olson@legis.state.ak.us
Office Publications
Sen. Olson's Ulu News Fri. Aug. 20, 2010 Tribute to Senator 'Uncle Ted' Stevens; Governor Proclaims August to be Aviation Safety Month; Building Strong & Healthy Resilient Communities; Little Diomede Transportation Issue; Uranium in Wales Drinking Water; Governor Appointments Carpluk to Education Advisory Task Force; GCI Small Business and Rural Development Scholarships; USDA Announces Application Period for High Energy Cost Grant Program; Other News;Sen. Olson's Ulu News Fri. Jul. 16, 2010 Elections General Information; Let’s Go Fishing!; Alaska Seafood Marking Institute Promoting Seafood of Western Alaska; Alcohol Violation Laws Strengthened; Arctic Slope Regional Corporation Announces North Slope Marketplace Winners; Welcome Back Paul Roetman to Kotzebue Superior Court;Sen. Olson's Ulu News Thu. Jun. 10, 2010 Capital Budget Signed by Governor; SB 13 Expansion of Denali Kid Care; ICC General Assembly; Casting Call for Upcoming Film; EPA announces $10 million for Communities to Com-bat Climate Change; Third Annual LeadOn! For Peace & Equality Youth Leadership Conferences;
More Publications: Mar. 5,'10 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Feb. 22,'10 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Mar. 30,'09 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Mar. 17,'09 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Mar. 2,'09 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Feb. 25,'09 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Feb. 13,'09 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Jan. 30,'09 Sen. Olson's Ulu News May. 29,'08 District 40 FY09 Capital Budget Funds [May. 29,'08 District 39 FY09 Capital Budget Funds [May. 29,'08 Schedule of Hearings on AGIA - June & July, 2008 May. 29,'08 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Apr. 4,'08 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Mar. 7,'08 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Feb. 8,'08 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Jan. 21,'08 Sen. Olson's Ulu News May. 7,'07 Sen. Olson's Ulu News May. 3,'07 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Apr. 16,'07 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Apr. 2,'07 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Mar. 25,'07 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Mar. 20,'07 Sen. Olson's Ulu News Feb. 27,'07 Sen. Olson's Ulu News
Recent Photos
2009 Career Connections Students from Hooper Bay, Emmonak, Pilot Station, Chevak, Alakanuk and Kotlik with Sen. Olson and Sen. D
Joanna Wassillie of White Mountain with Sen. Olson 2009
Personal Profile
Date
and Place of Birth: June 18, 1953 Nome, Alaska
Occupation:
Doctor, Pilot, Reindeer Herder, Businessman
Spouse: Willow Olson
Children: Colby Martin Donald Jr.
Residency
in Alaska:
Lifelong Alaskan - Golovin, Alaska
Education:
Various flight schools
to achieve: Airline Transport Pilot License; Commercial License,
Airplane & Helicopters; Airframe & Power Plant Mechanics
License; Inspector Authorization;
Seattle Pacific College; University
of Minnesota, Duluth, B.A. Chemistry;
University of Alaska, Fairbanks;
Oral Roberts School of Medicine, M.D.;
University of Colorado School of Law;
Cambridge University, Cambridge
England
Political
and Government Positions: Alaska State Medical Board,
Appointed by Governor Knowles, 1995
Business
and Professional Positions:
President/CEO: Olson Air Service, Inc.; Donald Olson Enterprises,
Inc.; Olson Ventures, LLC
Service
Organization(s) Membership: Alaska State Medical Association; Missionary Aviation Repair Center-Advisory
Board; Explorers Club of New York; Aviation Medical Examiner
Special
Interests: Polar exploration, ivory carving, reindeer
herding, aviation collectibles, reading
STAFF:
Denise Liccioli Chief of StaffTim Benintendi Legislative Aide
Christina Apathy Legislative Aide
Jim Colver Legislative Aide
SENATE COMMITTEES:
Press Releases
More Press: Apr1,'10 - Senate Passes Resolution to Expand the Legislature Feb5,'10 - Senator Olson Sponsors Bill to Improve ABC Board Oct23,'09 - Politicians and Planes: Flying the Polar Express Oct15,'09 - Senator Donny Olson’s Statement on the Passing of Representative Richard Foster Apr19,'09 - Senate Majority Hails Successful Legislative Session Apr3,'09 - House Passes Bill Restoring Benefits to Alaska Territorial Guard Veterans Mar25,'09 - Senate Passes Bill Restoring Benefits to Alaska Territorial Guard Veterans Mar6,'09 - Senators Work on Alaska’s Energy Priorities in Washington, D.C. Feb10,'09 - Media Advisory: Senate President’s Letter to Governor Palin Clarifies Intent of Senate Feb6,'09 - Senate Says Governor’s Staffers Committed Contempt Feb5,'09 - ConocoPhillips Skirts Lobbying Laws Feb4,'09 - Legislature Passes 1st Bill of 2009 Session Feb2,'09 - Without Policy Reform, Alaska’s Prison Population to Double by 2030, Study Concludes Jan28,'09 - Senate Passes 1st Bill of the 26th Legislature Jan27,'09 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Urges Plan for Federal Stimulus Funds Jan22,'09 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Reacts to State of the State Jan21,'09 - Senate Bipartisan Working Group Announces Goals for 26th Legislature Dec19,'08 - Senate Majority Announces Committee Chairmanships for 26th Legislature Nov6,'08 - Senators Announce Bipartisan Majority Organization for the 26th Alaska Legislature
PRIME-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
SB 3
CFEC AS INFORMATION RESOURCE OLSON
CHAPTER 58 SLA 09 07/13/09
SB 4
COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OLSON
RETURNED TO (S) RLS 04/17/10
SB 111
INTRASTATE AIR SERVICE CERTIFICATES OLSON
CHAPTER 5 SLA 09 04/19/09
SB 139
INCENTIVES FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL PROVIDERS OLSON
(H) FIN 04/12/10
SB 144
MUSK OXEN PERMITS & FEES OLSON
CHAPTER 59 SLA 10 06/09/10
SB 147
BOROUGHS/ VILLAGE PUB. SAFETY OFFICERS OLSON
(S) STA 03/11/09
SB 157
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION FOR SUBPORT OLSON
(S) FIN 04/03/09
SB 166
ALASKA RAILROAD BUDGET OLSON
(S) TRA 03/25/09
SB 172
ALASKA HEALTH CARE COMMISSION OLSON
CHAPTER 96 SLA 10 06/21/10
SB 215
PIONEERS HOME RX DRUG BENEFIT ** WIELECHOWSKI, OLSON
CHAPTER 90 SLA 10 06/17/10
SB 247
EXTENDING BOARD OF PHARMACY OLSON
CHAPTER 31 SLA 10 06/01/10
SB 248
EXTEND BD OF MARITAL & FAMILY THERAPY OLSON
CHAPTER 32 SLA 10 06/01/10
SB 255
FISH PROCESSOR FEES, LICENSES, RECORDS OLSON
(S) FIN 04/01/10
SB 261
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BD MEMBERS OLSON
CHAPTER 87 SLA 10 06/16/10
SJR 12
BYPASS MAIL RATE INCREASE OLSON
(S) CRA 03/11/09
SR 9
COMMITTEE ROOM NAMED AFTER WILLIAM BELTZ OLSON
SENATE RESOLVE 6 02/10/10
CO-SPONSOR OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS
HB 10
MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTIONS ** GRUENBERG, CHENAULT
CHAPTER 10 SLA 10 05/01/10
HB 20
FISHERIES LOANS:ENERGY EFFICIENCY/AMOUNT EDGMON, BUCH
CHAPTER 120 SLA 10 08/19/10
HB 35
NOTICE & CONSENT FOR MINOR'S ABORTION COGHILL
(S) HSS 04/03/09
HB 114
STATE TRANS FACILITY FOR EMERGENCY AID RAMRAS
CHAPTER 40 SLA 10 06/02/10
HB 168
TRAUMA CARE CENTERS/FUND COGHILL
CHAPTER 98 SLA 10 06/21/10
HB 210
IZEMBEK STATE GAME REFUGE LAND EXCHANGE EDGMON
CHAPTER 119 SLA 10 08/19/10
HB 274
ESTABLISHING PURPLE HEART DAY ** DAHLSTROM, GARDNER
CHAPTER 2 SLA 10 03/22/10
HB 319
CONCEALED HANDGUNS/ FED FIREMARMS FORMS HAWKER
CHAPTER 24 SLA 10 05/27/10
HCR 16
PROCLAIMING SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE DAY HARRIS
LEGIS RESOLVE 22 06/08/09
HCR 20
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH FAIRCLOUGH
LEGIS RESOLVE 34 04/13/10
HJR 9
AVIATION MUSEUM/CENTENNIAL OF FLIGHT R.FOSTER
LEGIS RESOLVE 13 07/22/09
HJR 16
DISABLED VETERANS PROCUREMENT PREFERENCE GATTO
LEGIS RESOLVE 30 06/04/10
HJR 17
OPPOSE H.R. 45 (BLAIR HOLT FIREARM LIC.) HARRIS
LEGIS RESOLVE 11 07/10/09
HJR 18
OPPOSING ANWR WILDERNESS DESIGNATION MILLETT
LEGIS RESOLVE 26 07/29/09
HJR 26
STATEHOOD/ANCSA LAND SURVEY FUNDING FAIRCLOUGH
LEGIS RESOLVE 66 08/03/10
SB 43
SECOND VERSE OF ALASKA'S STATE SONG MENARD
(H) RLS 04/15/10
SB 45
VETERANS' CEMETERY/FUND/PLATES/PREFERENCE HUGGINS, THERRIAULT
CHAPTER 21 SLA 09 05/25/09
SB 138
TAX CREDIT FOR STATE TOURISM PROGRAM MEYER
(S) FIN 03/20/09
SB 159
WORKERS' COMP: FUNERAL EXPENSES/MED INFO PASKVAN
CHAPTER 77 SLA 10 06/15/10
SB 173
MARINE & MOTORIZED RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS HUGGINS
(S) L&C 03/27/09
SB 179
PARENTAL NOTICE OF MINOR'S ABORTION HUGGINS
(S) HSS 04/03/09
SB 180
FELON CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON FRENCH
(S) STA 04/03/09
SB 199
MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR DENTURES ELLIS
CHAPTER 60 SLA 10 06/09/10
SB 219
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY:PROGRAM/MEDICAID MCGUIRE
CHAPTER 109 SLA 10 06/25/10
SB 266
VIOLENT CRIMES EMERGENCY COMPENSATION THOMAS
CHAPTER 99 SLA 10 06/21/10
SCR 13
SUPPORTING SENIOR CAREGIVERS BUNDE
LEGIS RESOLVE 36 06/17/10
SCR 14
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH EGAN
LEGIS RESOLVE 40 08/03/10
SJR 3
FIREARMS IN NATIONAL PARK THERRIAULT
LEGIS RESOLVE 15 07/09/09
SJR 4
AK TERRITORIAL GUARD RETIREMENT BENEFITS THERRIAULT
(S) FIN 01/28/09
SJR 6
OPPOSE H.R. 45 IN CONGRESS THERRIAULT
(S) JUD 02/25/09
SJR 16
OFFSHORE OIL & GAS REVENUE WIELECHOWSKI
LEGIS RESOLVE 16 07/23/09
SJR 25
OPPOSING S. 1535--LIMIT ON AERIAL HUNTING BUNDE
(S) RES 01/19/10
SJR 27
FED. FUNDING: DOMESTIC SEAFOOD MARKETING EGAN
LEGIS RESOLVE 37 06/25/10
SR 6
OPPOSE TSA SECURITY RULE THERRIAULT
SENATE RESOLVE 4 03/09/09