Terri Bryant (R)

Terri Bryant (R)

Assistant Republican Leader

2015 - 2021 (House), 2021 -Present (Senate)

58th District

Member Details

Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building
Section A, Office H
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-8137

District Office:
1032 W. Industrial Park Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-1100

Other Contact Info:
Additional District Addresses
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:

David Friess
Dave Severin

Filter Primary Sponsor Bills
Bill # Chief Sponsor ABR - Short Description Chamber Last Action Last Action Date
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
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