Diane Bilyeu
Diane Bilyeu is a former Democratic member of the Idaho State Senate, representing District 29 from 2006 to 2012 and from 1968 to 1970.
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 finance summary
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Personal
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Diane is widowed. She has three children and resides in Pocatello, Idaho.
Recent news
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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
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Idaho State Senate District 29 1968-1970, 2006–2012 |
Succeeded by Roy Lacey (D) |
