Rep. Amy ‘Murri’ Briel
76th District
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292-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0140
District Office: 628 Columbus St. Suite 204 Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 324-5055
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Biography
Born and raised in La Salle county; Full-time legislator; Chief of Staff for former state representative Lance Yednock; Caseworker for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault survivors; attended Illinois State University; lives in Ottawa on her family farm with her husband and has three children.
Briel Highlights Productive Town Hall with Guest Speaker Welch
UTICA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, joined House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday at her local town hall to discuss topics including rural healthcare access, rising energy costs, and the risk posed by federal cuts for an audience of over 50 residents.
Briel Prohibits Deceptive Sales Targeting Assault Survivors in New Law
OTTAWA, Ill. – A new law passed recently will better protect survivors of sexual violence, thanks to legislation led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, that prohibits non-medical professionals from selling, marketing, promoting, advertising, or distributing a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit to Illinois consumers.
Briel Pro-Farm Bill Becomes Law
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to relieve a universal inconvenience Illinois farmers face during harvesting periods, a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will expand the lawful use of large-scale farm equipment and extend the period for commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) for farm-related industries.
Briel Stands With Nationwide Teamsters Strike, Pickets Alongside Teamsters Local 179
OTTAWA, Ill. – A strong proponent for workers’ rights and safety, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, joined 25 union workers of Teamsters Local 179 and over 100 United Auto Workers (UAW) Wednesday in response to Republic Services refusal to negotiate fair contracts for waste collectors.
In-District Event: Briel Kicks Off New Senior Advisory Panel
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to improve housing, healthcare and public safety solutions for older adults in Northwest Illinois, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, invites community members aged 60 years or older to a new Senior Advisory Committee Kick Off on Monday, July 21st, at 3 p.m. at Briel’s Ottawa district office.
Briel Invites Residents to Series of Town Halls
OTTAWA, Ill. – Encouraging residents from Northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will host a series of local town halls later this summer in Dekalb, Utica and Oglesby communities.
Briel Votes to Streamline Government, Protect Critical Services in New Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, backed a fiscally and socially responsible state budget plan on Saturday making smart cuts to the cost of government and helping Illinois navigate a chaotic situation stemming from Washington.
Briel Bill Prohibits Deceptive Sales Targeting Survivors of Assault
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence by filling gaps in our state’s criminal law, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, passed a measure out of the House and Senate chambers prohibiting non-medical professionals from selling,...
Briel Measure Expands Rural Internet Access, Voted Favorably to Senate Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Efforts to connect establishments across the state to high speed internet are underway thanks to a measure led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, which awaits a final Senate vote before heading to the governor’s desk for consideration.
Briel Champions Pro-Farm Bill out of House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to addressing everyday obstacles Illinois farmers face, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is carrying a bill expanding the lawful use of large-scale farm equipment to the House Floor for consideration.