Terri Bryant (R)

Terri Bryant (R)
Assistant Republican Leader
2015 - 2021 (House), 2021 -Present (Senate)
58th District
Member Details
Section A, Office H
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-8137
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-1100
2929 Broadway Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 472-8158
Biography
Senator Terri Bryant was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 2014, and then elected to the Illinois Senate in 2020. Senator Bryant represents the 58th Senate District which includes all or parts of Edwards, Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Marion, Monroe, Perry, Randolph, St. Claire, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, and White counties. She was chosen as Assistant Republican Leader for the Senate Republican Caucus in 2023. Senator Bryant’s commitment to public service began in 1994 at the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). After 20 years of service, she retired from the IDOC in 2014. Throughout the years, Senator Bryant remained dedicated to political pursuits, including serving as a Precinct Committee Woman, Vice-President of the Jackson County Republican Women’s Club and as Second Vice-Chair of the Jackson County Republican Central Committee. Senator Bryant balances her duties as a State Senator with her responsibilities in the private sector. Bryant has experience in the farming industry and in the service industry, including owning the successful Bluebell Restaurant in Murphysboro, Illinois. Terri Bryant resides in Murphysboro with her husband Rick and have been married since 1981. They have one son Tyler (Elaina) Bryant, one Daughter Tara (Tyler) Heinzmann, and 6 grandchildren.
Associated Representatives:
Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
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SB0023 | Jil Tracy | AUDIT-IPA RENEWABLE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
SB0039 | Sally J. Turner | VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION | S | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 4, 2025 | 01/31/2025 |
SB0053 | Jil Tracy | LOBBYIST-OFFERS/PROMISES | S | To Ethics | 02/19/2025 |
SB0055 | Karina Villa | INS CD-MENTAL HEALTH PARITY | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
SB0057 | Terri Bryant | PROPERTY CONTROL-AIRCRAFT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
SB0060 | Jil Tracy | ELEC CD-VOTE BY MAIL TRACKER | S | To Elections | 02/19/2025 |
SB0098 | Steve McClure | SCH CD-EXPEL STU-SEX VIOLENCE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0115 | Terri Bryant | ATHLETIC ORG-EQUAL PARTICIPATE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0116 | Terri Bryant | ST BD EDUCATION-ELECT MEMBERS | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0133 | Jil Tracy | USE TAX-MILITARY-VEHICLES | S | Assigned to Revenue | 01/28/2025 |
SB0134 | Jil Tracy | ESTATE TAX-SPOUSAL EXCLUSION | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0139 | Jil Tracy | ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0156 | Terri Bryant | DIGNITY FOR ABORTED CHILDREN | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0165 | Terri Bryant | ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0168 | Terri Bryant | SCH CD&CRIM CD-ABUSE-EDUCATOR | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0183 | Terri Bryant | PEN CD-SERS-ALTERNATE ANNUITY | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/17/2025 |
SB0261 | Jil Tracy | INVEST IN KIDS-REENACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB0296 | Terri Bryant | CD CORR-PRISONER REVIEW BOARD | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1204 | Terri Bryant | CRIM CD-AGG DOMESTIC BATTERY | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1205 | Terri Bryant | CRIM CD-DOMESTIC ASSAULT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1216 | Terri Bryant | FOID-REVOCATION-SUSPENSION | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1217 | Terri Bryant | RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS-NOTICE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1218 | Terri Bryant | COUNTIES CD-AUXILIARY DEPUTIES | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1219 | Terri Bryant | FOID-REVOCATION-SUSPENSION | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1220 | Terri Bryant | CRIME REDUCTION-DRUG DETECT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1221 | Terri Bryant | ASSAULT WEAPONS - AFFIDAVIT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1233 | Terri Bryant | JACKSON CNTY-CONSERVANCY DIST | S | To Government Operations | 02/19/2025 |
SB1236 | Jil Tracy | DCEO-BUSINESS ASSIST REFORM | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/24/2025 |
SB1281 | Terri Bryant | PEN CD-POLICE/FIRE-RECIPROCITY | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
SB1286 | Jil Tracy | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEALTH CARE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
SB1304 | Jil Tracy | REDUCING BARRIERS TO START ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
SB1316 | Terri Bryant | REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
SB1360 | Patrick J. Joyce | ISP RADIO INTEROPERABILITY | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 02/04/2025 |
SB1368 | Jil Tracy | MULTI-COUNTY VET ASSISTANCE | S | Assigned to Veterans Affairs | 02/04/2025 |
SB1403 | Dale Fowler | IDNR-DEER SEASON REVIEW | S | Assigned to Agriculture | 02/11/2025 |
SB1409 | Patrick J. Joyce | WATERFOWL SUNSET | S | Assigned to Agriculture | 02/11/2025 |
SB1544 | Li Arellano, Jr. | DNR-DEER MGMT PLAN | S | Assigned to Agriculture | 02/11/2025 |
SB1628 | Terri Bryant | $IDOT-MODOC FERRY | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 02/11/2025 |
SB1641 | Terri Bryant | CD CORR-DOC SCAN PRISONER MAIL | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/05/2025 |
SB1642 | Terri Bryant | IMDMA-VISITATION-NONPARENTS | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/05/2025 |
SB1735 | Jil Tracy | ESTATE TAX-PHASE OUT | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/05/2025 |
SB1862 | Neil Anderson | PROP TX-30 YEAR HOMESTEAD | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
SB1863 | Terri Bryant | $IDOT-PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE | S | Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure | 02/18/2025 |
SB1880 | Steve McClure | FAMILY MEMBER HUNTING PERMITS | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
SB2049 | Neil Anderson | WILDLIFE CD-HUNTING YEAR-RND | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
SB2050 | Neil Anderson | WILDLIFE CD-OWNER YEAR-ROUND | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
SB2061 | Neil Anderson | WILDLIFE CD-COMPENSATION | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
SB2223 | Terri Bryant | IEMA-LOCAL BUSINESS LICENSES | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
SB2224 | Terri Bryant | ELEC CD-ELECTORAL COLLEGE | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
SB2308 | Terri Bryant | CD CORR-DEPT JUV JUSTICE-GUARD | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
SB2323 | Julie A. Morrison | HUMAN TRAFFICKING-VICTIMS | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
SR0083 | Terri Bryant | SOUTHWEST CONNECTOR COALITION | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/04/2025 |
SR0121 | Terri Bryant | MEMORIAL-JASON P. ROSCOW | S | Resolution Adopted | 02/20/2025 |
SJR0013 | Michael W. Halpin | LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/28/2025 |
SJR0017 | Terri Bryant | PFC. KENNY KAYS MEMORIAL HWY | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/04/2025 |
SJRCA0003 | Terri Bryant | CON AMEND-PARENTAL RIGHTS | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/06/2025 |
SJRCA0005 | Terri Bryant | CONAMEND-VOTING QUALIFICATION | S | Referred to Assignments | 02/07/2025 |
Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Agriculture | SAGR | Doris Turner (D) | |
Approp- Ed | APED | Michael W. Halpin (D) | |
Approp- Pub Safety & Infrastructure | APSI | Christopher Belt (D) | |
Behavioral and Mental Health | SBMH | Laura Fine (D) | |
Criminal Law | SCRL | Javier L. Cervantes (D) | |
Energy and Public Utilities | SENE | Steve Stadelman (D) | |
Higher Education | SCHE | Mary Edly-Allen (D) |
Bill: SB0023 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: AUDIT-IPA RENEWABLE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
Bill: SB0039 Chief Sponsor: Sally J. Turner ABR - Short Description: VETS-TINY HOMES-EV EXEMPTION Chamber: S Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 4, 2025 Last Action Date: 01/31/2025 |
Bill: SB0053 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: LOBBYIST-OFFERS/PROMISES Chamber: S Last Action: To Ethics Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
Bill: SB0055 Chief Sponsor: Karina Villa ABR - Short Description: INS CD-MENTAL HEALTH PARITY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
Bill: SB0057 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: PROPERTY CONTROL-AIRCRAFT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
Bill: SB0060 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-VOTE BY MAIL TRACKER Chamber: S Last Action: To Elections Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
Bill: SB0098 Chief Sponsor: Steve McClure ABR - Short Description: SCH CD-EXPEL STU-SEX VIOLENCE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0115 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: ATHLETIC ORG-EQUAL PARTICIPATE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0116 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: ST BD EDUCATION-ELECT MEMBERS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0133 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: USE TAX-MILITARY-VEHICLES Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Revenue Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
Bill: SB0134 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: ESTATE TAX-SPOUSAL EXCLUSION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0139 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0156 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: DIGNITY FOR ABORTED CHILDREN Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0165 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: ULTRASOUND OPPORTUNITY ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0168 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: SCH CD&CRIM CD-ABUSE-EDUCATOR Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0183 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-SERS-ALTERNATE ANNUITY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/17/2025 |
Bill: SB0261 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: INVEST IN KIDS-REENACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB0296 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-PRISONER REVIEW BOARD Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1204 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-AGG DOMESTIC BATTERY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1205 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: CRIM CD-DOMESTIC ASSAULT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1216 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: FOID-REVOCATION-SUSPENSION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1217 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS-NOTICE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1218 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: COUNTIES CD-AUXILIARY DEPUTIES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1219 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: FOID-REVOCATION-SUSPENSION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1220 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: CRIME REDUCTION-DRUG DETECT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1221 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: ASSAULT WEAPONS - AFFIDAVIT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1233 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: JACKSON CNTY-CONSERVANCY DIST Chamber: S Last Action: To Government Operations Last Action Date: 02/19/2025 |
Bill: SB1236 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: DCEO-BUSINESS ASSIST REFORM Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/24/2025 |
Bill: SB1281 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: PEN CD-POLICE/FIRE-RECIPROCITY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
Bill: SB1286 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEALTH CARE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
Bill: SB1304 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: REDUCING BARRIERS TO START ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
Bill: SB1316 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: REPEAL ILLINOIS TRUST ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
Bill: SB1360 Chief Sponsor: Patrick J. Joyce ABR - Short Description: ISP RADIO INTEROPERABILITY Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
Bill: SB1368 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: MULTI-COUNTY VET ASSISTANCE Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Veterans Affairs Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
Bill: SB1403 Chief Sponsor: Dale Fowler ABR - Short Description: IDNR-DEER SEASON REVIEW Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Agriculture Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
Bill: SB1409 Chief Sponsor: Patrick J. Joyce ABR - Short Description: WATERFOWL SUNSET Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Agriculture Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
Bill: SB1544 Chief Sponsor: Li Arellano, Jr. ABR - Short Description: DNR-DEER MGMT PLAN Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Agriculture Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
Bill: SB1628 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: $IDOT-MODOC FERRY Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 02/11/2025 |
Bill: SB1641 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-DOC SCAN PRISONER MAIL Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
Bill: SB1642 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: IMDMA-VISITATION-NONPARENTS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
Bill: SB1735 Chief Sponsor: Jil Tracy ABR - Short Description: ESTATE TAX-PHASE OUT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/05/2025 |
Bill: SB1862 Chief Sponsor: Neil Anderson ABR - Short Description: PROP TX-30 YEAR HOMESTEAD Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
Bill: SB1863 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: $IDOT-PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE Chamber: S Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure Last Action Date: 02/18/2025 |
Bill: SB1880 Chief Sponsor: Steve McClure ABR - Short Description: FAMILY MEMBER HUNTING PERMITS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
Bill: SB2049 Chief Sponsor: Neil Anderson ABR - Short Description: WILDLIFE CD-HUNTING YEAR-RND Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
Bill: SB2050 Chief Sponsor: Neil Anderson ABR - Short Description: WILDLIFE CD-OWNER YEAR-ROUND Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
Bill: SB2061 Chief Sponsor: Neil Anderson ABR - Short Description: WILDLIFE CD-COMPENSATION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
Bill: SB2223 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: IEMA-LOCAL BUSINESS LICENSES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
Bill: SB2224 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: ELEC CD-ELECTORAL COLLEGE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
Bill: SB2308 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: CD CORR-DEPT JUV JUSTICE-GUARD Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
Bill: SB2323 Chief Sponsor: Julie A. Morrison ABR - Short Description: HUMAN TRAFFICKING-VICTIMS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
Bill: SR0083 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: SOUTHWEST CONNECTOR COALITION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
Bill: SR0121 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: MEMORIAL-JASON P. ROSCOW Chamber: S Last Action: Resolution Adopted Last Action Date: 02/20/2025 |
Bill: SJR0013 Chief Sponsor: Michael W. Halpin ABR - Short Description: LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/28/2025 |
Bill: SJR0017 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: PFC. KENNY KAYS MEMORIAL HWY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/04/2025 |
Bill: SJRCA0003 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: CON AMEND-PARENTAL RIGHTS Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/06/2025 |
Bill: SJRCA0005 Chief Sponsor: Terri Bryant ABR - Short Description: CONAMEND-VOTING QUALIFICATION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 02/07/2025 |
Committee: Agriculture Code: SAGR Chairman: Doris Turner |
Committee: Approp- Ed Code: APED Chairman: Michael W. Halpin |
Committee: Approp- Pub Safety & Infrastructure Code: APSI Chairman: Christopher Belt |
Committee: Behavioral and Mental Health Code: SBMH Chairman: Laura Fine |
Committee: Criminal Law Code: SCRL Chairman: Javier L. Cervantes |
Committee: Energy and Public Utilities Code: SENE Chairman: Steve Stadelman |
Committee: Higher Education Code: SCHE Chairman: Mary Edly-Allen |