Diane Bilyeu

Diane Bilyeu is a Democratic politician from Pocatello, Idaho. She was Idaho State Senator from District 29, from 2006 to 2012. She earlier served in the Idaho Senate from 1968 through 1970.

Diane Bilyeu
Member of the Idaho Senate
from District 29
In office
December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2012
Preceded byBert Marley
Succeeded byRoy Lacey
Member of the Idaho Senate
from District XX
In office
December 1, 1968 – December 1, 1970
Succeeded byChick Bilyeu
Personal details
Born (1935-02-11) February 11, 1935
Pocatello, Idaho
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Charles Bilyeu
​
(
m. 1961;
d. 
2007)
ResidencePocatello, Idaho
Alma materIdaho State University
Occupationrealtor, appraiser, broker

Background

Bilyeu is a fmr 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 Idaho gubernatorial election, 2018 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]
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References
  1. Hancock, Jimmy (February 28, 2012). "Sen. Bilyeu, Rep. Lake not seeking re-election". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
  2. "Democrats see a surge in interest, but can that create a 'blue wave' in red Idaho?". idahostatesman. Retrieved 2018-07-05.
  3. "Senator Diane Bilyeu's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 7 October 2012.


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