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Teresa Ruiz
NJ Senate District 29
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Healthcare 88Social Services & Welfare 81Government Operations & Budget 77Education 69Civil Rights & Liberties 52Criminal Justice & Policing 40Economy & Taxes 35Labor & Employment 33Environment & Energy 21Abortion & Reproductive Rights 16Technology & Privacy 15Transportation & Infrastructure 15Housing 13Banking & Finance 7Agriculture 6Other 5Immigration 4Elections & Voting 3Gun Policy 3Foreign Policy & Trade 2Defense & Military 1Veterans Affairs 1
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 |
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| A 2401 — Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.* | Yea | Jun 4, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2391 — Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates. | Yea | Jun 4, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 1738 — Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates. | Yea | Jun 4, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 137 — Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.* | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 62 — Designates October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 of each year… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SCR 135 — Approves FY2027 Financial Plan of NJ Infrastructure Bank. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4221 — Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4220 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4217 — Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program projects for… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3944 — Authorizes renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent properties, under certain conditions. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3739 — Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3622 — Authorizes Director of Board of County Commissioners to appoint designee to serve on county planning board. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3482 — Provides for inclusion of alcohol manufacturers on highway signs; provides for internet site for alcohol manufacturers in New Jersey. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3463 — Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3453 — Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3306 — Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services contract assigned to new owner. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3237 — Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2962 — Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2953 — Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2786 — Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State agency to install or run certain software. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2260 — Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1420 — Exempts reverse mortgage transaction from requirement that secondary mortgage loan payments be made in equal amounts and payment periods. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1340 — Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students fasting for religious or medical reasons.* | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1279 — Creates "Youth Detention Task Force." | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 693 — Prohibits municipalities from requiring certain plan approval related to addition of up to five van accessible parking spaces to existing… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (212 as lead sponsor)
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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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