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Teresa Ruiz

NJ Senate District 29

Democratic New Jersey since Jan 8, 2008

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Offices & terms

Office	Party	From	To	Source
NJ Senate District 29 current New Jersey	Democratic	Jan 8, 2008	—	openstates/people CC0-1.0

Roll-call votes (126 recorded)

Vote	Position	Date	Result	Source
S 4374 — Expands certain requirements concerning automatic enrollment for utility bill payment assistance programs.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4373 — Expands memorandum of understanding requirements for purpose of consolidated application for residential utility assistance programs.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4309 — Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4258 — Establishes that Superintendent of State Police holds rank of Colonel of State Police; permits appointment of retirant without reenrollment…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4219 — Revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation of certain real estate continuing education providers…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4142 — Establishes abandoned mine reclamation programs and funding in DOT and DEP.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 4107 — Prohibits seller providing service or selling goods from charging surcharge to customer using debit card or gift card.*	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3815 — Establishes public awareness campaign concerning federal rules for US Postal Service postmark and its effect on mail-in ballots; directs…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3614 — Clarifies payments for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3387 — Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50 percent of certain tuition benefit to dependent child or 100 percent of certain…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3233 — Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3183 — Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; requires electric public utilities to consider interconnection…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 3158 — Requires State to provide recipients of State tax refunds, unemployment insurance benefits and State employee compensation certain payment…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 2959 — Reformats MyNJHelps web-based platform as centralized online resource for all State administered public assistance programs.*	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 2782 — Clarifies choice of independent contractor status for certain licensed or regulated professionals.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 1834 — Authorizes creation of additional urban enterprise zones.*	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 1759 — Increases amount of rental payments defined as rent constituting property taxes for purposes of deduction from gross income for property…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 1526 — Increases penalties for identity theft when victim is a senior citizen or veteran.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 1493 — Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 1090 — Creates crime of political violence and establishes training requirement for law enforcement.*	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 533 — Concerns training of employees about access to public facilities for individuals with service or guide dogs.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 312 — Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.*	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
S 149 — Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
A 5034 — Establishes that Superintendent of State Police holds rank of Colonel of State Police; permits appointment of retirant without reenrollment…	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS
A 4678 — Clarifies payments for non-resident students enrolled in renaissance school projects.	Yea	Jun 4, 2026	pass	LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS

Sponsored legislation (212 as lead sponsor)

S 3797 NJ · —
Increases benefit amounts and expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program.

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S 3791 NJ · —
Establishes New Jersey Community Learning Program in DOE to provide comprehensive extended learning time programs in certain communities; dedicates portion of…

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SJR 104 NJ · —
Designates August 10 of each year as Ecuador Day.

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S 3794 NJ · —
Requires DOH to prepare resource guide on preeclampsia and gestational diabetes for distribution to pregnant persons.

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S 3808 NJ · —
Establishes ReadyReturn Program; requires Taxation to prepare initial tax filing for certain taxpayers; requires several State agencies to use tax data to…

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S 3795 NJ · —
Requires DOH to establish maternity care evaluation protocols.

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S 3820 NJ · —
Requires Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to maintain minutes of meetings; provides Governor veto over minutes.

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S 3796 NJ · —
Prohibits juror disqualification based on gender identity or sexual orientation; codifies procedures when discriminatory use of peremptory challenges is…

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SR 83 NJ · —
Calls upon federal government to permit use of SNAP and WIC benefits to pay for diaper purchases.

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S 3803 NJ · —
Establishes pilot program to create student mental health assistance programs in selected school districts.

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