Representative Jim Olsen

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2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., Room 243

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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District 2

Hi, I'm Jim Olsen and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 2nd District.

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Government Oversight

Elections and Ethics

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Appropriations and Budget

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Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

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Conference Committee on Government Oversight

Biography

Rep. Jim Olsen was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 2018. He graduated from Nassau Community College with an associate of arts degree, the University at Albany, SUNY with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and the Free Gospel Bible Institute.

He and his wife, Becky, have seven children and 10 grandchildren. Olsen serves as a Sunday school teacher at Watts Holiness Church in Sallisaw.

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Hi, I'm Jim Olsen and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 2nd District.

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News & Announcements

Mar 27, 2025

Olsen Bill Increasing Age of Consent Passes House

A bill modifying the age of consent in Oklahoma has passed the House of Representatives. House Bill 1003 by Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, increases the age of consent to 18 years old. The current age of consent is 16 years old. "Raising the age of consent to 18 ensures that our state laws reflect the maturity and well-being of our youth, as well as upholds the morals and personal beliefs of the majority of Oklahomans," Olsen said. "I believe that every step we take to strengthen these protections is a step toward building a safer future for our children. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to see this bill through to its final passage." As the bill passed with an emergency clause, it would take effect immediately upon being signed by the governor. HB1003 passed the House 91-0 on Wednesday and is now available for consideration in the Senate, where it is authored by Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee.

Mar 27, 2025

House Approves Bill Requiring Photo Voter IDs

Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, has passed legislation further enhancing the integrity of Oklahoma's electoral process. If House Bill 1005 becomes law, all voter identification cards must include a photo of the voter beginning in 2027. Under the bill, Service Oklahoma would be tasked with working with the Secretary of the State Election Board to develop and provide a free photo identification card that meets HB1005's requirements. "Oklahoma's elections are among the safest in the nation, and House Bill 1005 presents another opportunity to safeguard the integrity of our elections," Olsen said. "By requiring a photo ID for all voters, we are securing the votes of all Oklahomans and enhancing transparency and accountability in our elections. I appreciate the support of my colleagues in the House as we work together to protect Oklahoma's elections." These identification requirements would apply to both in-person absentee voting and Election Day voting. HB1005 passed the House floor 75-18 on Thursday and now moves to the Senate, where it is carried by Sen. David Bullard, R-Durant.

Dec 18, 2024

Oklahoma Freedom Caucus Celebrates Stopping of Land Grab by Feds

The Oklahoma Freedom Caucus (OKFC) celebrates the groundswell of grassroots opposition to the federal takeover of Oklahoma lands for a transmission line. "We've seen growing concern of infringements by the feds under this Biden-Harris regime," said Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland, who serves as OKFC vice chair. "In this latest move, they planned on confiscating hundreds of miles of Oklahoma land on Biden's orders for their Green Deal scam. We've heard from grassroots constituents across the state adamantly opposed to this. Due to their strong vocal opposition, this egregious plan was stopped. We're thankful Speaker-elect Hilbert was directly involved and has echoed that this federal land-grab will not be moving forward." The proposed Delta-Plains corridor would have crossed Oklahoma from the panhandle to Arkansas. The federal government would have used eminent domain to confiscate property in Oklahoma to build the transmission line. "We've seen communities have over 1,000 people rallying in opposition to this project and show up to voice their concerns," said Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, who serves as OKFC chair. "Thankfully the voice of the people was heard. We commend all the state senators and state representatives who stood up for the freedoms of their constituents to stop this corridor cutting through Oklahoma. Governor Stitt and Speaker-Elect Hilbert deserve special recognition for their efforts, and we look forward to continuing working with them and with all Oklahomans who desire to advance freedom in this state. This is just a first step as the grassroots and legislators must continue to work together to stop this plan and any further attempts to take land from Oklahomans."