Jill Billings (Dem.), 95th Assembly District.
Born Rochester, MN, January 19, 1962; 2 children. Graduate Stewartville H.S. 1980; B.A. Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN 1989. Council of State Governments BILLD Fellow 2012. Full-time legislator. Former teacher of English and Citizenship to Hmong adults. Member: Viterbo University Board of Advisors; UW-La Crosse Chancellor’s Community Council; La Crosse County League of Women Voters; La Crosse County Democratic Party. Former member: Wisconsin Counties Association County Ambassador Program; La Crosse Area Family Policy Board; Stepping Stones Children’s Advocacy Center; La Crosse County Economic Development Fund; La Crosse Community Foundation Granting Advisory Board. La Crosse County Board 2004-12.
Elected to the Assembly in November 2011 special election; reelected 2012. Biennial committee assignments: 2013 — Constitution and Ethics (co-chp.); Children and Families; Colleges and Universities; Tourism; Workforce Development; Legis. Coun. Spec. Com. on Permanency for Young Children in the Child Welfare System. 2011 — Public Health and Safety; Consumer Protection and Personal Privacy.
Telephone: Office: (608) 266-5780; (888) 534-0095 (toll free).
Voting address: 403 South 13th Street, La Crosse 54601.
Mailing address: Office: Room 307 West, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708.
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Cross Still Hopes for New UWM Building
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Apr 8th, 2019 by Rich Kremer
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