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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 229 — Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4745 — Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4745 — Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4529 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4071 — Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4071 — Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4071 — Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4070 — Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3318 — Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3318 — Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3870 — Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities. | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3819 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 84 — Designates March 10, 2026 "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3522 — Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information. | Yea | Feb 24, 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 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3251 — Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3219 — Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature from fourth Tuesday in February to March… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2243 — Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual equity plan.* | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1631 — Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination." | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1533 — Permits municipalities to charge reduced or no beach fee for children ages 12 to 17; revises law concerning beach fees for veterans. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1388 — Prohibits health club services contracts from limiting liability for injuries caused by negligence of health club. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1370 — Requires new flooring for schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified mercury-free.* | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1253 — Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits. | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 743 — Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat restoration, land acquisition, and… | Yea | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 687 — Creates Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance. | Yea | Feb 24, 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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