title: Robert S. Olson
text: # Robert S. Olson
  
  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. On February 13, 2023, Olson announced he would not seek reelection to his Senate seat.
  
  ## 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
  