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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 |
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| 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 1767 — Eliminates use of census-based funding of special education aid in school funding law. | Yea | May 11, 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.* | Yea | May 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 569 — Establishes County-Based School Security Pilot Program in DOE; appropriates $15 million. | Yea | May 11, 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 11, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SJR 30 — Designates October of each year as "Eczema Awareness Month" in New Jersey. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SR 85 — Condemns EPA rule rescinding greenhouse gas endangerment finding and repealing greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| SR 18 — Urges states in PJM Interconnection region to require data centers to obtain electricity from new zero- or low-emission sources of energy. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3945 — Revises restrictions on sale of hemp products and intoxicating hemp beverages through November 2026. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3870 — Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3819 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3819 — Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive program. | Yea | Mar 23, 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 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3521 — Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities." | Yea | Mar 23, 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. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3451 — Requires New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to submit reports concerning human rights during 2026 FIFA World Cup.* | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3405 — Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3379 — Requires data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual water and energy usage reports to BPU. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3237 — Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3173 — Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3142 — Prohibits selection of health insurance coverage as primary under personal injury protection coverage. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3114 — Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3114 — Requires law enforcement officer to reveal facial identity during certain public interactions and to present sufficient identification… | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 3023 — Provides certain protections to residents of long-term care facilities and long-term acute care hospitals. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2996 — Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses. | Yea | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API LegiScan-ToS |
| S 2551 — Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers; requires training. | Yea | Mar 23, 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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