Carbondale Reporter

State Senator Terri Bryant recently hosted the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) program in Springfield, where high school students engaged in learning about the legislative process. Senator Bryant shared, "This year, students put forward a proposal meant to stop inappropriate relationships between teachers and students, regardless the age of the student."

In another initiative, Senator Bryant's office is organizing a Mother’s Day Diaper Drive to support local mothers in need. The drive will accept donations of various baby items until May 8th at the district offices in Murphysboro and Mount Vernon.

Senator Bryant also expressed opposition towards Senate Bill 771, emphasizing that it could have detrimental effects on property rights and various sectors in Illinois if passed. She highlighted concerns from farmers, business groups, and energy producers regarding the potential economic impact of the proposed legislation.

Senate Republicans have pushed forward Senate Bill 2832, aimed at alleviating financial burdens for families dealing with property tax penalties after the passing of a loved one. The bill, sponsored by Senator Steve McClure, seeks to prevent interest and penalties from being charged on delinquent property taxes for deceased individuals.

Legislation introduced by Senator Dave Syverson, Senate Bill 2907, focuses on enhancing workforce development programs in Illinois. The bill requires a detailed report on state-funded job training programs to assess their success, with Senator Syverson stating, "Legislation advanced last week aims to boost workforce development efforts in Illinois."

Additionally, Republican lawmakers have advanced Senate Bill 3566, sponsored by Senator Erica Harriss, to address issues caused by debris on trucks leaving landfills. The bill mandates landfills in counties with a population over 250,000 to provide facilities for cleaning vehicles before leaving the site.

Senate Bill 3566 has unanimously passed the Senate and is now awaiting consideration in the House of Representatives.

This is Bryant’s Bulletin for April 16, 2024, providing updates on legislative initiatives and community programs led by State Senator Terri Bryant.