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Teresa Ruiz
NJ Senate District 29
Office record: openstates/people CC0-1.0
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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 685 — Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP. | 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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