15 Facts About Andy Billig

Andrew Swire Billig was born on May 1,1968 and is an American politician of the Democratic Party and co-owner of the Spokane Indians minor league baseball team.

On November 6,2012, Andy Billig was elected to the Washington State Senate, representing the 3rd Legislative District until his retirement in 2025.

Andy Billig served as the Senate Majority Leader from 2019 to 2025.

Andy Billig has two children, Isabella "Bella" and Samuel, and is an active runner and triathlete, having completed the Coeur d'Alene Ironman Triathlon in 2004.

Andy Billig has been active in expanding statewide voter access and campaign finance reform in addition to efforts to protect the Spokane River.

In 2011, Andy Billig received the Inter-Continental Smackdown Champion Award from Fuse Washington for his work against phosphorus pollution in Washington's lakes and rivers.

Andy Billig has expressed support for gun control, including a bill that would ban possession of high-capacity magazines.

Andy Billig served for 12 years as the Founding Chair of the Washington State Alternative Jet Fuel Workgroup and recently championed a law that promotes the production of sustainable aviation fuels in Washington State.

Andy Billig has presented about Washington State's work on SAF in numerous settings including the Sustainable Aviation Futures conference in Houston, the Dubai Air Show, and the Farnborough Air Show.

In 2012, Andy Billig was elected to the Senate, where he was given a leadership position as the Minority Whip.

In 2024, Andy Billig announced he would not seek reelection for a fourth term.

In 1992, Andy Billig became general manager of the Spokane Indians Baseball Team.

Andy Billig later became president and co-owner of the team and remains active in management and ownership.

Andy Billig has been recognized repeatedly for his leadership with the Spokane Indians, being voted Northwest League Executive of the Year in both 1994 and 2004.

Andy Billig was nominated for the Larry MacPhail Award for promotional excellence several times and won the Joe Martin Award for Service to Baseball and the Community in 2007.