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Nilsa Cruz-Perez
NJ Senate District 5
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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
Government Operations & Budget 70Social Services & Welfare 43Economy & Taxes 37Healthcare 37Veterans Affairs 29Education 26Civil Rights & Liberties 23Housing 23Labor & Employment 23Transportation & Infrastructure 16Agriculture 15Criminal Justice & Policing 15Defense & Military 14Environment & Energy 13Technology & Privacy 8Banking & Finance 7Other 6Immigration 5Abortion & Reproductive Rights 2Foreign Policy & Trade 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Senate District 5 current
New Jersey |
Democratic | Dec 15, 2014 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| NJ Senate District 5
New Jersey |
Democratic | Feb 27, 1995 | Jan 12, 2010 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (158 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 4289 — Increases gross income tax deduction available to veterans from $6,000 to $9,000 and indexes deduction for inflation. | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4264 — Increases days of paid leave of absence for public employees who serve in a Reserve component of the United States Armed Forces.* | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1903 — Establishes NJ Military Family Relief Fund; provides for designation on State gross income tax return to permit taxpayers to make voluntary… | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1059 — Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses paying a salary differential to National Guard members or… | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4411 — "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental transmission projects and establishes expedited review for… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4218 — Establishes program in EDA to encourage employee ownership awareness and provide funding and advisory support. | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4166 — Requires customer consent to material changes to third-party energy supply contracts under certain circumstances.* | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3116 — Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2215 — Creates pilot program to provide corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for value of certain fruit and vegetable donations… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1673 — Requires owners of certain new electric transmission facilities to join regional transmission organizations approved by FERC.* | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1650 — Requires Secretary of Agriculture to establish Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program to reimburse school… | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 302 — Establishes notice requirements for certain water utilities. | Yea | Jun 8, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| 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 |
Sponsored legislation (137 as lead sponsor)
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S 248
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Provides child tax credit for taxpayers with children ages six to 11 and increases amount of credit for taxpayers with children under 12 over period of two…
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S 1077
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Establishes "Incarcerated Women's Protection Act" and concerns correctional facility board of trustees.
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S 883
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Establishes Urban Enterprise Zone Microloan Program in EDA to help certain businesses in Urban Enterprise Zones and UEZ-Impacted districts; appropriates $5…
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SR 33
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Urges United States Department of Veterans Affairs to establish inpatient hospital facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
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S 2484
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Clarifies procedures for restoration of driver's license after suspension; authorizes the court to waive imprisonment under certain circumstances.
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S 1050
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Establishes "Security Deposit Assistance Pilot Program" in Passaic, Union, Essex, Hudson, Gloucester, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and Mercer counties…
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S 1105
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Makes supplemental appropriation of $600,000 to Joseph's House of Camden to provide shelter and services to people experiencing homelessness.
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S 1095
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Provides incentives for certain businesses associated with military installations.
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S 913
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Provides tax credits equal to cost of Jersey Fresh products purchased by breweries and wineries to be used in production of beer or wine.
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S 1103
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Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.
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