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Teresa Ruiz
NJ Senate District 29
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Healthcare 88Social Services & Welfare 81Government Operations & Budget 77Education 69Civil Rights & Liberties 52Criminal Justice & Policing 40Economy & Taxes 35Labor & Employment 33Environment & Energy 21Abortion & Reproductive Rights 16Technology & Privacy 15Transportation & Infrastructure 15Housing 13Banking & Finance 7Agriculture 6Other 5Immigration 4Elections & Voting 3Gun Policy 3Foreign Policy & Trade 2Defense & Military 1Veterans Affairs 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
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| NJ Senate District 29 current
New Jersey |
Democratic | Jan 8, 2008 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (126 recorded)
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A 2401
Establishes measures to improve safety of scrap metal businesses.*
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Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1705511 | Jun 4, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1705511 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 2391
Authorizes creation of "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates.
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Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1705456 | Jun 4, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1705456 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 1738
Authorizes creation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. license plates.
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Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1705794 | Jun 4, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1705794 LegiScan-ToS |
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SJR 137
Designates June 10 of each year as "Christina Grimmie Day" in NJ.*
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703384 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703384 LegiScan-ToS |
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SJR 62
Designates October of each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 of each year as…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703152 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703152 LegiScan-ToS |
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SCR 135
Approves FY2027 Financial Plan of NJ Infrastructure Bank.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703181 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703181 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 4221
Appropriates funds to DEP for environmental infrastructure projects for FY2027.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703167 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703167 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 4220
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for environmental…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703305 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703305 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 4217
Authorizes NJ Infrastructure Bank to expend certain sums to make loans for Community Hazard…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703147 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703147 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3944
Authorizes renewable energy systems on preserved farmland to provide power or heat to adjacent…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703163 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703163 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3739
Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703346 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703346 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3622
Authorizes Director of Board of County Commissioners to appoint designee to serve on county…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703388 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703388 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3482
Provides for inclusion of alcohol manufacturers on highway signs; provides for internet site for…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703153 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703153 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3463
Makes certain changes to regulation of health care service firms.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703334 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703334 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3453
Establishes pilot program in DOE to use therapy dogs in public elementary school wellness programs.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703144 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703144 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3306
Requires notification to members of health club if club is to be sold and health club services…
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Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703141 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703141 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3237
Provides televisions in State buildings shall display closed captioning for programming.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703164 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703164 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2962
Provides seniority service credit to educational support professionals for military service.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703283 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703283 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2953
Establishes "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703337 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703337 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2786
Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703150 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703150 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2260
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703165 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703165 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1420
Exempts reverse mortgage transaction from requirement that secondary mortgage loan payments be made…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703394 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703394 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1340
Requires Commissioner of Education to develop guidance on accommodations for certain students…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703301 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703301 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1279
Creates "Youth Detention Task Force."
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703293 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703293 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 693
Prohibits municipalities from requiring certain plan approval related to addition of up to five van…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703335 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703335 LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (212 as lead sponsor)
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S 3797
NJ · —
Increases benefit amounts and expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program.
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S 3791
NJ · —
Establishes New Jersey Community Learning Program in DOE to provide comprehensive extended learning time programs in certain communities; dedicates portion of…
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SJR 104
NJ · —
Designates August 10 of each year as Ecuador Day.
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S 3794
NJ · —
Requires DOH to prepare resource guide on preeclampsia and gestational diabetes for distribution to pregnant persons.
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S 3808
NJ · —
Establishes ReadyReturn Program; requires Taxation to prepare initial tax filing for certain taxpayers; requires several State agencies to use tax data to…
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S 3795
NJ · —
Requires DOH to establish maternity care evaluation protocols.
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S 3820
NJ · —
Requires Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners to maintain minutes of meetings; provides Governor veto over minutes.
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S 3796
NJ · —
Prohibits juror disqualification based on gender identity or sexual orientation; codifies procedures when discriminatory use of peremptory challenges is…
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SR 83
NJ · —
Calls upon federal government to permit use of SNAP and WIC benefits to pay for diaper purchases.
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S 3803
NJ · —
Establishes pilot program to create student mental health assistance programs in selected school districts.
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