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Member Elect for 2007 - 2008 Dave Olin (DFL) 01A 593 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 (651) 297-9001 Prefers interim mail at this address.



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Biography
Home: Thief River Falls; 901 Spruce Ave. S., 56701; (218) 681-7216 Occupation: Attorney Education: B.A., political science/history, Concordia College; J.D., University of Minnesota Elected: 2006 Term: 1st
Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF4166Revisor's bill05/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
SF3674Revisor's bill correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references, elimina...05/13/2008Governor's action Approval 05/08/08
HF4075Bovine tuberculosis control provided in certain areas, and money appropriated.05/07/2008Secretary of State Ch. 274 05/05/08
SF2377First responders authorized to staff basic life support ambulances under certain conditions, and ...04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF4181Subtraction from income attributable to herd eradication provided, bovine testing credit increase...04/17/2008Author added Eken
HF2591First responders authorized to staff basic life support ambulances under certain conditions, and ...04/16/2008Author added Heidgerken
HF4165Beef price support program created for producers located within a downgraded bovine tuberculosis ...04/07/2008Referred by Chair to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division
HF4170Beef producer grant program established, and money appropriated.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF4174Interagency coordinator established for bovine tuberculosis control and eradication.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF4136State paid property tax credit provided for property in bovine tuberculosis management zones, and...03/31/2008Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF4141State paid property tax credit provided for property in bovine tuberculosis management zones, and...03/31/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF3928Revisor's bill correcting erroneous, ambiguous, and omitted text and obsolete references, elimina...03/27/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF3312Drainage system repair fund modified to maximum amount allowed.03/19/2008Committee report, to pass
HF3531Predatory offender registration time period clarified to restart after conviction of a new crime.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3767Predatory offender written verification permitted for residence in another state.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass
HF3786Wetland Conservation Act exemption reinstated for approved development.03/18/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3991Lake of the Woods Water Sustainability Foundation water quality referral to the International Jo...03/18/2008Committee report, to pass
HF4038Bovine tuberculosis control provided.03/17/2008Author added Magnus
HF3775Sexual assault victim protection law modified.03/13/2008Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF4045Uniform Municipal Contracting Law contracting procedure threshold amounts modified.03/13/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF4006Joint powers act entities subjected to open meeting law.03/11/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
HF3918Vehicle permit authorized for gross vehicle weight up to 105,000 pounds, permit fee allocation pr...03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF3050Greater Minnesota business development funding provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Brynaert
HF2201Lifetime deer hunting licenses granted to residents who have been a volunteer firearms safety ins...02/19/2008Author added Kalin
HF2605Hallock Ice Arena funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Returned by Chair to Finance
HF3031Middle River wastewater treatment lagoons funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/19/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2862State-owned land acquisition limited, real estate taxes payment required on purchased state land.02/18/2008Authors added Drazkowski and Heidgerken
HF2860Independent School District No. 356, Lancaster transition revenue adjusted.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF2861Northland Community and Technical College, Thief River Falls funding provided, bonds issued and ...02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2960Hallock water tower funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2962Greenbush water treatment facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF2603Kittson County ATV trail funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2604Thief River Falls' multievents complex phase II aquatic center funding provided, bonds issued, an...02/12/2008Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF2606Thief River Falls pedestrian and bicycle pathways system funding provided, bonds issued, and mone...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2607Roseau east diversion flood control project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2635Northland Community and Technical College asset preservation funding provided; bonds issued; and ...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1545Roseau flood hazard mitigation project funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF2211Badger indoor ice arena funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF1225Omnibus real property bill providing mortgage regulation, regulating homeowner transactions, proh...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2479Fiduciary transactions technical correction provided.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Rules and Legislative Administration
SF1126Predatory offenders under 16 registration limitations05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
SF1185State trails acquisition modified; ATV registration/operation requirements modified; off-trail sn...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
SF1405Livestock compensation provisions modified.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veter...
HF1507State trails acquisition authority and recreational vehicle requirements modified, off-highway ve...05/14/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1019Predatory offender registration required for certain persons under the age of 16.05/02/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1433Livestock compensation provisions modified.04/25/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2455Warroad street lights and fish cleaning house funding provided to replace facilities damaged by t...04/25/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
SF0794Homestead property exemption increased and inflationary adjustments provided, and enforcement of ...04/24/2007Received from Senate
SF0890Domestic abuse repeat offenders felony penalty imposed, and qualified domestic violence-related o...04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF2386Oakland Park Nursing Home pension benefits provided upon privatization.03/29/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Governmental Operations, Reform, Technology and Elect...
HF1053Theft of a computer that contains identity information about the owner or any other person felony...03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0506Domestic abuse no contact order repeat violator felony penalty imposed, and qualified domestic vi...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1955Cattle; indemnity provided for destroyed cattle relating to bovine tuberculosis, rules authorized...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1154Minnesota Public Radio, Inc., and public educational radio stations funding provided, and money a...03/19/2007Author added Clark
HF1934Minnesota Public Radio grant provided to assist with conversion to a digital broadcast signal, an...03/17/2007Recalled by Chair
HF0364Bovine tuberculosis disease transmission prevention funding provided, and money appropriated.03/15/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF2115Entitlement eligibility; a resolution memorializing Congress to enact legislation to extend feder...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2133Precommitment detention of persons costs state's share funding provided, and money appropriated.03/14/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1368County program aid appropriation increased.03/07/2007Author added Slocum
HF1759Agronomic research on native plants grant provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF1506Public criminal history data; innocent party's name associated with a criminal history authorized...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1569Canada; driver's license offenses committed in Canada effects specified.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1278Homestead property provided relating to real property.02/26/2007Author added Anzelc
HF0308Bovine tuberculosis control funding provided, and money appropriated.02/01/2007Author added Welti


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3924Optometrists allowed to dispense legend drugs at retail under certain conditions, and optometry p...05/18/2008Author added Thissen (second)
HF3722Omnibus economic development policy bill.05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 300 05/12/08
HF3539Hospital construction moratorium exception provided.05/07/2008Amendments offered
SF2796Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.05/07/2008Governor's action Approval 05/04/08
HF4224Enhanced driver's license and enhanced identification card created, application, issuance, and ap...05/01/2008Referred by Chair to Transportation Finance Division
SF2919Hearing time requirements modified and clarified, prehearing discharge exception provided for com...05/01/2008Governor's action Veto 05/01/08
HF3935Outdoor heritage fund and Lessard Heritage Enhancement Council established.04/30/2008Author added Ruth
SF3119Local government interstate assistance authorized for emergency services.04/30/2008Governor's action Approval 04/24/08
HF2978Education finance; basic formula allowance increased, special education revenue proration elimina...04/28/2008Author added Anzelc
HF1975Local Community Rail Security Act of 2007 adopted providing for protection of railroad property f...04/24/2008Author added Masin
HF3557Veterans paramedic apprenticeship program funding provided, and money appropriated.04/24/2008Author added Masin
SF3622Uniform municipal contracting law contract threshold amounts modification04/21/2008Governor's action Approval 04/17/08
HF2987Biodiesel definition modified, minimum content increased, tiered content goal created, and notice...04/10/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF3396Hearing time requirements modified and clarified, prehearing discharge exception provided for com...04/10/2008Bills not identical, R/S, SF subbed on Calendar for the Day
HF3456Local government interstate assistance authorized for emergency services.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on General Register
HF3584Animal chiropractic care requirements established.04/10/2008Author stricken Shimanski
HF3646Uniform Municipal Contracting Law; Contract threshold subjective amount requirements changed.04/10/2008Bills identical, SF substituted on Calendar for the Day
HF4178School finance system modified, and new education funding framework created.04/07/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF4147County program aid appropriation increased.03/31/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1233Foodshelf programs funding provided, and money appropriated.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF2617Early childhood education programs teaching employment requirements modified.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF3386Property tax exemption eligibility clarification provided for public charity institutions.03/27/2008Author added McFarlane
HF1219Milk truck weight exemption sunset date repealed.03/25/2008Secretary of State Ch. 159 03/20/08
HF3107Operating referendum revenue authority repealed for fiscal years 2010 and later.03/19/2008Author added Lillie
HF3302Government data relating to closed meetings preserved and classified.03/19/2008Committee report, to pass as amended
HF2590Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board members authorized to serve two consecutive terms, an...03/18/2008Secretary of State Ch. 156 03/14/08
HF3507Disaster area waiver of fees and expedited food handler plan review authorized, embargo and conde...03/17/2008Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF4074Legislative Coordinating Commission funding provided for legislators' forum, and money appropriated.03/17/2008Referred by Chair to State Government Finance Division
HF0775Right to keep, bear, and use arms defined as a fundamental right; and constitutional amendment pr...03/13/2008Motion to recall pursuant to House rule 4.30
HF3946Abortion; Saline amniocentesis prohibited and civil and criminal penalties provided.03/10/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF3841Fishing contest permit requirements modified.03/06/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF2878Careless driving resulting in death penalty provided, and revocation of violator's driver's licen...03/05/2008Author added Walker
HF2942Livestock investment grant program created and money appropriated.03/05/2008Author added Fritz
HF3771Ice hockey designated as the official sport of Minnesota.03/05/2008Author added Masin
HF3778Nursing facility payment rates increased to offset property tax payments.03/05/2008Author added Bly
HF3174Minnesota Public Radio digital conversion funding provided, and money appropriated.03/03/2008Author added Peterson, A.
HF0498Self-defense; use of force in defense of home and person laws clarified, self-defense and defense...02/25/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2952Fishing club contest alternative annual fee established.02/15/2008Referred by Chair to Game, Fish and Forestry Division
HF2541Ice arena facilities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.02/14/2008Author added Olin
HF2927Red River Valley flood protection farmstead ring levees construction funding provided, and money ...02/14/2008Referred by Chair to Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division
HF0992Abortion; state-sponsored health program funds use for abortions prohibited.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF1615Non-hospital-performed abortions physician requirement provided, and penalties imposed.02/12/2008Author stricken Sviggum
HF2585Ambulance services; interfacility transport requirements modified.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF2750Ambulance service in the state trauma system transport criteria modified.02/12/2008Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services
HF0883Red River basin digital elevation model funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.01/22/2008Recalled by Chair
HF0260Military personnel exempted from firearm safety certificate requirement.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Environment and Natural Resources
HF0562Transportation, Metropolitan Council, and public safety funding provided, motor vehicle sales tax...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
HF1901World War II veterans memorial dedication activities funding provided, and money appropriated.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Ways and Means
SF1822Domestic abuse victim lease termination authorized.05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF2516Moorhead; Northwestern Minnesota Regional Sports Center construction funding provided, bonds issu...05/19/2007Referred by Chair to Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
SF0322Civil commitment early intervention services expanded, and definition of chemically dependent per...05/16/2007Governor's action Approval 05/14/07
HF0272Firearms safety and usage training certificates continuation provided while soldiers and essentia...05/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 51 05/09/07
HF0829Omnibus public safety finance bill appropriating money for the courts, public safety, corrections...05/09/2007Secretary of State Ch. 54 05/07/07
HF1841Domestic abuse victims right to terminate lease granted.05/01/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF2292State natural disaster assistance grant program established, and money appropriated.05/01/2007Author added Olin
SF1144Sexual assault counselors provided testimonial confidentiality, mistake of age defense for crimin...04/30/2007Referred by Chair to Public Safety Finance Division
SF1349Guardians ad litem attorney general representation authorized, state court administrator and dist...04/24/2007Received from Senate
HF0738Civil commitment early intervention services expanded to include chemically dependent pregnant wo...04/19/2007Bills not identical, R/S, SF substituted on General Register
HF1033Employer retaliation protections expanded.04/18/2007Calendar: Third reading Passed
HF1128No net loss of forest land and hunting opportunities provided.04/18/2007Author added Anderson, B.
HF0374Board of Water and Soil Resources general services grants provided, and money appropriated.04/11/2007Author added Fritz
HF0971Senior citizen programs funding provided, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added Brynaert
HF1056Early childhood education provisions modified, and money appropriated.04/10/2007Author added Olin
HF2142Property tax class rates modified, rural woodlands classification provided, seasonal recreational...04/10/2007Author added Scalze
HF0873Centers for Independent Living funding provided, and money appropriated.04/02/2007Authors added Ruth and Hosch
HF0444Senior nutrition funding restored, grants provided, and money appropriated.03/29/2007Author added Dominguez
HF0003School district levies modified, market value property tax credit computation modified, property ...03/28/2007Division action, to pass as amended and return to Taxes
HF1084Special education programs funding increased and restored.03/27/2007Author added Lillie
HF1896Legislative Commission on Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness established, and money appropriated.03/27/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1473Crime victims service programs and crime prevention grants authorized, and money appropriated.03/26/2007Author added Severson
HF1714Railroad Walkways Safety Act adopted, state rail safety inspector position established, special a...03/24/2007Author added Abeler
HF0705Mental retardation and related conditions (MR/RC) waiver, family support grants, and semi-indepen...03/23/2007Author added Olin
HF1273Sexual assault counselors testimonial confidentiality provided, "mistake of age" defense eliminat...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1974Law school loan repayment assistance provided, and money appropriated.03/23/2007Author added Winkler
HF2196Waste pesticide collection program provisions modified, and minimum annual program expenditure am...03/23/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1674Biofuel processing facilities permitting report required.03/22/2007Division action, to pass and return to Finance
HF0231Greater Minnesota business development investment fund established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added Morrow
HF0419Off-highway vehicle damage account modified.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0666Dairy animal revolving loan program established, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0698Mentoring program organizations authorized to request criminal background checks from the Bureau ...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0726Minnesota community action grants funding provided, and money appropriated.03/21/2007Author added McFarlane
HF0867Burglary in the second degree crime definition modified.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0896All-terrain vehicle account purposes modified, and gasoline usage attributable to all-terrain veh...03/21/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF1431Board of Water and Soil Resources membership modified.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF1520Phosphorus discharge limitations rules effective date modified.03/21/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0300Military pay tax deduction expanded, and military pension subtraction including survivor benefits...03/19/2007Author added Brod
HF0732Military pay income tax deduction expanded, and military pension and survivor benefit payments su...03/19/2007Author added Garofalo
HF2219Gasoline and special fuel tax rates increased, and phase-in of motor vehicle sales tax revenues t...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF2231Local government aid to towns provided.03/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF0533Veterans' tuition assistance provided for military veterans and their surviving spouses and child...03/13/2007Author added Sailer
HF1610Agricultural society authorized to retain certain admissions sales tax proceeds.03/13/2007Motion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailed Taxes
HF1802School districts falling below average revenue funding provided.03/12/2007Authors added Wollschlager, Brown and Kalin
HF0104Animals killed by order of the Board of Animal Health reimbursement limits removed.03/08/2007Author added Olin
HF0484Beginning farmer program administered by the Rural Finance Authority provisions modified, and inc...03/08/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Taxes
HF0162Minnesota GI Bill program established to provide postsecondary education assistance to veterans, ...03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division
HF0492Short-term offender advisory task force established, and reports required including task force re...03/07/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0684County reimbursement for housing short-term offenders funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Author added Welti
HF0811Mathematics and science professional development programs provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Referred by Chair to Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
HF1805Living-at-home/block nurse program base grant funding provided, and money appropriated.03/07/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0303Youth intervention program grants provided, and money appropriated.03/05/2007Author added Lanning
HF1170Living-at-home/block nurse programs grant amounts increased and indexed, number of programs incre...03/05/2007Authors added Tillberry and Bly
SF0255Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group of businesses for purposes of awardin...03/05/2007Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance
HF0467Property tax relief provided; and debt service equalization revenue, health and safety, deferred ...03/02/2007Referred by Chair to Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division
HF1194Coverage of glucose test strips without a prescription permitted.03/01/2007Author added Kalin
HF1388Courts provisions modified relating to attorney general, state court administrator, guardians ad ...03/01/2007Author added Peterson, S.
HF1498Uniform Power of Attorney Act adopted.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety and Civil Justice
HF1518Local government aid programs and appropriations modified, and school finance equalizing factors ...03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Taxes
HF1571Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act adopted.03/01/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce and Labor
HF0139Early childhood family education, school readiness, and Head Start programs funding increased; an...02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0140Voluntary full-day kindergarten funding authorized.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0154General education basic formula allowance increased.02/26/2007Author added Bunn
HF0279War Survivors Act educational benefits eligibility clarified and extended for surviving military ...02/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0299Timber permits voluntary termination provided.02/22/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0688Regional emergency medical services programs funding provided, and money appropriated.02/22/2007Author added Poppe
HF0137Veteran-owned small businesses designated as targeted group businesses for purposes of awarding s...02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0731Minnesota GI Bill program for veterans established, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Author added Berns
HF0897Federal income tax conformity provided relating to 2006 and 2007 provisions authorizing expensing...02/19/2007Author added Demmer and Beard
HF1126Red River mediation implementation funding provided, and money appropriated.02/19/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0628Consumer purchases by credit card regulated, and identity verification required.02/15/2007Author added Slocum
HF0761Soldiers, veterans, and peace officers exempted from requirements relating to state firearms safe...02/15/2007Author added Abeler
HF0802War Orphans Act surviving military spouses and children educational benefits eligibility clarifie...02/15/2007Authors added Bly and Moe
HF0836Debt service equalization aid program state aid increased, and money appropriated.02/14/2007Referred by Chair to K-12 Finance Division
HF0184Burglary in the second degree crime definition modified.02/12/2007Motion to return bill to author, motion prevailed
HF0558School district sharing of superintendents incentive created, and money appropriated.02/12/2007Author added Abeler
HF0733Red River Valley flood protection farmstead ring levees construction funding provided, and money ...02/08/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Finance
HF0161County and regional jail booking fees increased.02/05/2007Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Finance
HF0650Dairy stabilization loan program established.02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0651Family agricultural revitalization zones authorized, and value-added processing agricultural prod...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0652Agricultural fertilizer research and education council and program established, on-farm storage e...02/05/2007Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs
HF0018Motor vehicle sales tax proceeds allocated.01/29/2007Author added Gottwalt