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Title: Inventory of the Keith Olberg Papers
Dates: 1995-2000
Collection number: LP448
Creator:
Olberg, Keith
Collection Size:
9.5 cubic feet
Repository:
California State Archives
Sacramento, California
Abstract: The Keith Olberg Papers consist of 9.5 cubic feet of textual records that reflect Olberg's legislative activities during his
six-year career in the Assembly. The records are organized into the following record series: Bill Files, 1995-2000; Correspondence
Files, 1995-1997; Budget Files, 1995-1999; and Subject Files, 1991-1998.
Physical location: California State Archives
Languages:
Languages represented in the collection:
English
While the majority of the records are open for research, any access restrictions are noted in the record series descriptions.
For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the California State Archives. Permission for reproduction or publication
is given on behalf of the California State Archives as the owner of the physical items. The researcher assumes all responsibility
for possible infringement which may arise from reproduction or publication of materials from the California State Archives
collections.
[Identification of item], Keith Olberg Papers, LP448:[folder number], California State Archives, Office of the Secretary of
State, Sacramento, California.
Keith Olberg, Republican, was a State Assembly Member, 1995-2000. He represented the 34th Assembly District, which at the
time included Apple Valley, Barstow, Hesperia, Ridgecrest, Tehachapi, Victorville, and other cities in Inyo, Kern, and San
Bernardino Counties.
Keith Olberg was born on October 29, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, and established residence in California in 1990. He earned
a B.A. in Political Science from Bethel College, a M.A. in Comparative Politics from American University, and a Ph.D. in Constitutional
Law and Political Philosophy from Claremont Graduate School. He married his wife, Lisa, in 1982. Together they had two children
named Jordan and Lindy.
Olberg was elected to the State Assembly in 1994 after incumbent Kathleen Honeycutt stepped aside for health reasons. Prior
to his election, Olberg served in the administrations of President Reagan and President Bush representing the Legal Services
Corporation before the U.S. Congress.
As an Assembly Member, Olberg lead negotiations on welfare reform, education reform, and issues relating to the Endangered
Species Act. During his term in the Legislature, Keith Olberg was also a member of the following committees:
Assembly Standing Committees
Appropriations, 1995-1998
Consumer Protection, Government Efficiency, and Economic Development, 1999
Education, 1995
Elections, Reapportionment and Constitutional Amendments, 1996, 2000
Health, 1997
Housing and Community Development, 1999
Human Services, 1999
Natural Resources, 1995-1998
Vice Chair, 1995
Chair, 1996
Revenue and Taxation, 2000
Rules 1997-1998
Water, Parks and Wildlife, 1995-1996
Select Committees
Assembly Defense Conversion Select Committee, 1998
School Facilities Finance Select Committee, 1998, 2000
Joint Committees
Rules, 1998-1999
The Keith Olberg Papers consist of 9.5 cubic feet of textual records that reflect Olberg's legislative activities during his
six-year career in the Assembly. The records are organized into the following record series: Bill Files, 1995-2000; Correspondence
Files, 1995-1997; Budget Files, 1995-1999; and Subject Files, 1991-1998.
The Bill Files include legislation that was introduced by Olberg and consist of a wide array of subjects including education,
budget reform, and California's natural resources. The Correspondence Files consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence
between Assembly Member Olberg and his constituents, Republican Party colleagues, and fellow Assembly Members. These correspondence
document Olberg's positions on different issues and his political interests.
Budget Files highlight Olberg's interest in the State of California's budget as it pertains to his legislative efforts. The
Budget Files series includes budget reports, analyses, funding requests, and other related materials. Subject Files expand
upon topics found in the bill files and contain materials such as newspaper clippings, reports, notes, and memorandums.
No further accruals are expected.
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in
the library's online public access catalog.
Welfare reform
California Environmental Quality Act