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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 |
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| S 3463 — Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms. | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3237 — Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2962 — Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2953 — Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey. | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | 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. | Not voting | 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.* | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 1279 — Creates "Youth Detention Task Force." | Not voting | 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… | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 219 — Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 5051 — Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4543 — Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam to have those promotions deemed regular… | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4075 — Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3882 — Requires public schools to post link to subsidized school meals application, and certain informational videos related to application, in… | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2519 — Authorizes soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 938 — Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA. | Not voting | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 90 — Designates May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey. | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 71 — Recognizes Orange Heart Medal in NJ. | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3475 — Permits DVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service announcements. | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2954 — NJ Veterans to Local Government Employment Act; requires DMVA provide certain information on website and at Veteran Service Offices and… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2579 — Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event that service member is transferred to… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2576 — Permits issuance of motorcycle endorsement to certain out-of-State military personnel. | Yea | May 21, 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
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
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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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