T
Teresa Ruiz
NJ Senate District 29
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Topics in their record
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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)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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S 229
Requires institutions of higher education to collect and report employment data for certain…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1667748 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1667748 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 4745
Permits extension of early voting period for regular municipal elections in May.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1667986 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1667986 LegiScan-ToS |
| Senate Floor: Amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1667983 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1667983 LegiScan-ToS | |
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A 4529
Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1667587 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1667587 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 4071
Codifies AG directive, "Strengthening Trust Between Law Enforcement and Immigrant Communities."
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1667730 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1667730 LegiScan-ToS |
| Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1667729 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1667729 LegiScan-ToS | |
| Senate Floor: Reconsidered Vote | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1667726 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1667726 LegiScan-ToS | |
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A 4070
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1668055 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1668055 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 3318
Bans unauthorized restaurant reservation arrangement by third-party reservation service.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1668358 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1668358 LegiScan-ToS |
| Senate Floor: Amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1668355 | Mar 23, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1668355 LegiScan-ToS | |
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S 3870
Modifies certain CAFRA permit review requirements for nuclear facilities.
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Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1666332 | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1666332 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3819
Modifies certain requirements for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under BPU incentive…
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Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1666289 | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1666289 LegiScan-ToS |
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SJR 84
Designates March 10, 2026 "South Plainfield Day" in New Jersey.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643600 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643600 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3522
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal…
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Senate Floor: Amend | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643486 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643486 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: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643016 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643016 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3251
Makes various changes to New Jersey Infrastructure Bank's enabling act.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1642701 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1642701 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3219
Extends transmittal date deadline for Fiscal Year 2027 gubernatorial budget message to Legislature…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1642760 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1642760 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2243
Requires each public institution of higher education to develop menstrual equity plan.*
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643028 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643028 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1631
Prohibits discrimination on basis of height or weight under "Law Against Discrimination."
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1642783 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1642783 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1533
Permits municipalities to charge reduced or no beach fee for children ages 12 to 17; revises law…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643610 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643610 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1388
Prohibits health club services contracts from limiting liability for injuries caused by negligence…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643035 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643035 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1370
Requires new flooring for schools, community centers, and child care centers to be certified…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643552 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643552 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1253
Concerns eligibility for unemployment benefits.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643088 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643088 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 743
Appropriates $111.6 million in dedicated natural resource damages revenues to DEP for habitat…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643006 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643006 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 687
Creates Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1642849 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1642849 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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