Category Archives: News Release

19 Mar
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Billig-sponsored bills increase voting transparency and equity in Washington state

TUKWILA — A package of bills to expand voter registration and participation and to improve access to representation in Washington state were signed into law today by Gov. Inslee. The DISCLOSE Act (SB 5991), major campaign finance transparency legislation, and ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
18 Jan
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Billig, Ormsby and Riccelli help pass the capital budget, investing in local jobs and infrastructure

OLYMPIA – The capital budget, which passed both chambers this evening, will get Washington back to work on much-needed construction and renovation projects, investing $4.3 billion in more than 1,400 projects across the state. This includes a $1 billion investment ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
18 Jan
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Billig’s campaign finance legislation passes the Senate

OLYMPIA – Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, released the following statement after the Senate passed the DISCLOSE Act (SB 5991), his signature campaign finance transparency legislation: “The bipartisan Senate vote tonight on the DISCLOSE Act takes us one step closer to ...

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14 Nov
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Billig to become deputy majority leader

OLYMPIA – As Democrats take majority control of the Washington State Senate, Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, will become the Deputy Majority Leader when the Legislature convenes in 2018.  As Deputy Majority Leader, Billig will be the number-two person on the ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
24 Jul
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Billig: Senate Republicans block construction budget, millions of dollars for Spokane are at stake

OLYMPIA – Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, issued this statement today at the conclusion of the Legislature’s third special session and in response to the Senate Republicans’ refusal to allow a vote on the capital construction budget. “This has been an ...

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09 Mar
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Billig: Levy cliff bill is a win for students and schools, now let’s look forward and fully fund K-12

Olympia- Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, issued the following statement today regarding the passage of Senate Bill 5023, commonly known as the levy cliff bill. Billig played an instrumental role in the negotiation process that resulted in the bill finally being ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
08 Mar
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Senate Majority blocks Billig’s campaign finance legislation

OLYMPIA – Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, released the following statement after the Republican Senate majority blocked his motion to bring the DISCLOSE Act (Senate Bill 5219), his signature campaign finance transparency legislation, to the floor for a vote: “Prior to ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
06 Feb
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Billig bill aims to stop foreign money in politics

Olympia – Sen. Andy Billig’s, D-Spokane, Senate Bill 5570 that would prevent foreign-owned companies from contributing to political campaigns in Washington state will receive a public hearing in the Senate State Government Committee on Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. “We ...

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Washington State Capitol Building
12 Jan
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Billig continues to champion campaign finance reform

Olympia – Transparency and accountability are at the heart of campaign finance legislation introduced today by Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane. Senate Bill 5108 would help curb the practice of moving money from one political action committee (PAC) to another for ...

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11 Jan
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Billig: ‘Oil trains traveling on Spokane’s elevated tracks pose unique threat’

Olympia- More than a mile of elevated train tracks run through the heart of downtown Spokane, and travelling on those tracks are trains hauling oil cars loaded with highly volatile Bakken crude oil. Sen. Andy Billig, D-Spokane, believes hauling oil ...

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