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Shirley Turner
NJ Senate District 15
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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 158Education 107Economy & Taxes 81Healthcare 81Criminal Justice & Policing 74Social Services & Welfare 59Labor & Employment 51Environment & Energy 43Civil Rights & Liberties 42Housing 41Banking & Finance 26Transportation & Infrastructure 25Other 22Agriculture 19Technology & Privacy 19Elections & Voting 15Gun Policy 8Veterans Affairs 8Abortion & Reproductive Rights 5Foreign Policy & Trade 5Defense & Military 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ Senate District 15 current
New Jersey |
Democratic | — | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (166 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| S 219 — Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs. | Yea | 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… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 4075 — Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health. | Yea | 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… | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 2519 — Authorizes soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| A 938 — Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA. | Yea | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SR 99 — Urges Congress to protect women's voting rights and reject "SAVE America Act." | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SR 97 — Condemns federal efforts aimed at restricting voting and urges federal government to protect Americans' voting rights.* | Yea | May 21, 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 | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4132 — Clarifies MVC voter registration prompts for certain persons. | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3473 — Revises definition of "contracting unit" for government cooperative purchasing agreements. | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3419 — Requires sports wagering licensees to adopt and publish rules governing wagering account limitations and to notify patrons when accounts… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3386 — Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate and immediate family. | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2953 — Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey. | Yea | May 21, 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. | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2362 — Requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists; permits third… | Yea | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2356 — Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts… | Yea | May 21, 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 | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 4064 — Exempts school refunding bond issuances from prior Local Finance Board approval under certain circumstances.* | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3453 — Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs. | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3426 — Requires public schools to post link to subsidized school meals application, and certain informational videos related to application, in… | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2962 — Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service. | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2620 — Requires State to bear partial cost of transportation of certain homeless students to school. | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2456 — Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses… | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (312 as lead sponsor)
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S 3885
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Requires MVC to accommodate walk-in services on certain days.
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S 3227
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Authorizes municipal assessment of development impact fees following State guidelines and makes an appropriation.
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S 3804
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Establishes five-year community schools pilot program.
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S 3781
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Establishes "Revolutionary War Park Study Commission."
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S 3788
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Creates Task Force on Higher Education Governance and Funding; appropriates $200,000.
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S 585
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Establishes "The Voter Convenience Act" to allow voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day.
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S 594
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Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in…
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S 3351
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Directs Dept. of Agriculture to establish "Urban Gardening Pilot Program"; appropriates $100,000.
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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 252
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Requires advance notice of water supply discontinuations for non-payment of local government water bills; requires offer of payment plan in certain…
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