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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 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 |
| 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.* | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SCR 135 — Approves FY2027 Financial Plan of NJ Infrastructure Bank. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4221 — Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027. | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (137 as lead sponsor)
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S 248
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
Establishes "Incarcerated Women's Protection Act" and concerns correctional facility board of trustees.
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S 883
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.
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