Diane Bilyeu | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District 29 | |
| In office December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Bert Marley |
| Succeeded by | Roy Lacey |
| Member of the Idaho Senate from District XX | |
| In office December 1, 1968 – December 1, 1970 | |
| Succeeded by | Chick Bilyeu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1935 Pocatello, Idaho |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Charles Bilyeu
(m. 1961; d. 2007) |
| Residence | Pocatello, Idaho |
| Alma mater | Idaho State University |
| Occupation | realtor, appraiser, broker |
Diane Bilyeu (born February 11, 1935) is a Democratic politician from Pocatello, Idaho. She was Idaho State Senator from District 29 in Pocatello, from 2006 to 2012. She earlier served in the Idaho Senate from 1968 through 1970.
Background
Bilyeu is a former Democratic Idaho State Senator and the widow of Charles Bilyeu, a longtime professor at Idaho State University in Pocatello.
She announced her retirement February 27, 2012,[1] to enjoy more time with family.
Bilyeu is the author of A Conversation With Shakespeare, a reader's theater script, published by DB Publishing, 2013.
She supported A. J. Balkoff in the 2018 Idaho gubernatorial election primary election for the Idaho Democratic Party.[2]
Education
Diane Bilyeu received her education from the following institution:
- BA, Idaho State University, 1968[3]
Family
Diane Bilyeu is widowed with three children named Brigette, Clark, and Valencia.[3]
Legislative committees
Diane Bilyeu has been a member of the following committees:
- Finance, Member
- Local Government and Taxation, Member
- Transportation, Member[3]
Political experience
Diane Bilyeu has had the following political experience:
- Senator, Idaho State Senate, 1968–1970, 2006–2012
- County Assessor, Bannock County, 1985-2006
- Member, Idaho State Board of Education, 1978-1988[3]
References
- ^ Hancock, Jimmy (February 28, 2012). "Sen. Bilyeu, Rep. Lake not seeking re-election". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
- ^ "Democrats see a surge in interest, but can that create a 'blue wave' in red Idaho?". idahostatesman. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
- ^ a b c d "Senator Diane Bilyeu's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
External links
- Idaho Legislature - Senator Diane Bilyeu official government website
- Diane Bilyeu official campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Diane Bilyeu (ID) profile
- Follow the Money - Diane Bilyeu
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