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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 712 — Establishes reproductive health travel advisory. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 601 — Requires information be provided regarding types of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices under certain circumstances.* | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 497 — Designates portion of State Highway Route 35 in Laurence Harbor as "James Francisco and Walter Schmidt Memorial Roadway." | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 420 — Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 420 — Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 420 — Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 413 — Extends protected tenancy period for certain tenants who are senior citizens and certain tenants with disabilities. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 229 — Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain graduates. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4745 — Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4745 — Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4529 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4071 — Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4071 — Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4071 — Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4070 — Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3318 — Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 3318 — Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service. | Not voting | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3870 — Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities. | Not voting | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3819 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Not voting | 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 |
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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