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Diane Bilyeu
| Diane Bilyeu | ||
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| Idaho State Senate District 29 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1968 - 1970, 2006 - 2012 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Idaho State Board of Education | ||
| 1978 - 1988 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Idaho State University (1968) | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Pocatello, Idaho | |
| Religion | Episcopalian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bilyeu graduated with her Bachelor's Degree from Idaho State University in 1968.
Bilyeu is a retired real estate broker and appraiser.
Bilyeu has been active in Idaho politics including being a member of the Idaho State Board of Education from 1978 to 1988 and was a County Assessor for Bannock County from 1985 to 2006.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bilyeu served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bilyeu served on these committees:
- Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee
- Finance Committee.
- Local Government and Taxation.
- Transportation.[1].
Elections
2012
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2012
Bilyeu did not run for re-election in 2012.
2010
- See also: Idaho State Senate elections, 2010
Bilyeu had no opposition in the May 25 primary. She ran against Lance B. Kolbet in the general election on November 2, 2010, defeating him.[2]
| Idaho State Senate, District 29 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Diane Bilyeu (D)
|
7,222 | 51.4% | ||
| Lance Kolbet (R) | 6,831 | 48.6% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Democrat Diane Bilyeu won re-election to the Idaho State Senate, District 29 receiving 58.6% of the vote (11,579 votes), ahead of Republican Ralph Lillig who received 41.4% of the vote (8,191 votes).[3]
| Idaho State Senate, District 29 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Diane Bilyeu (D)
|
11,579 | 58.6% | ||
| Ralph Lillig (R) | 8,191 | 41.4% | ||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Bilyeu received $25,224 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.[4]
| Idaho State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Diane Bilyeu's campaign in 2010 | |
| Idaho Education Association | $2,000 |
| Idaho Power Co | $1,500 |
| Idaho Health Care Association | $1,000 |
| Communications Workers Of America | $1,000 |
| Idaho Trucking Association | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $25,224 |
2008
In 2008, Bilyeu collected $29,430 in donations.[5]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Idaho Power Co. | $2,000 |
| Idaho Education Association | $ 2,000 |
| Pocatello Firefighters Local 743 | $1,000 |
| Professional Firefighters of Idaho | $1,000 |
Personal
Diane is widowed. She has three children and resides in Pocatello, Idaho.
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External links
- Official Idaho Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 29 1968-1970, 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Roy Lacey (D) |
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