Democrats in the state Senate have reelected state Sen. Andy Billig of Spokane as majority leader, and named Sen. Bob Hasegawa of Seattle majority caucus chair.
The moves were made as lawmakers prepare for the 2021 legislative session, which will convene in January with Democrats in control of the state Senate and House and Gov. Jay Inslee elected to a third term.
Billig, a Spokane businessman, was first elected majority leader in 2018 and represents the city’s 3rd Legislative District. He was elected to the state House in 2012 and the state Senate in 2016.