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Nilsa Cruz-Perez
NJ Senate District 5
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Topics in their record
Topics found in sponsored legislation and separately sourced statements. Legislative activity on a topic is not presented as a policy stance. 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 |
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| 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)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | 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 | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703335 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703335 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 219
Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703176 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703176 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 5051
Revises certain restrictions concerning hemp, intoxicating hemp beverages, and medical cannabis.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703195 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703195 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 4543
Permits Paterson and Newark police who were promoted following February 2019 police sergeant exam…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703336 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703336 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 4075
Authorizes DOH to establish partnerships in international public health.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703357 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703357 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 3882
Requires public schools to post link to subsidized school meals application, and certain…
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703359 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703359 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 2519
Authorizes soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703140 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703140 LegiScan-ToS |
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A 938
Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Not voting | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1703327 | May 28, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1703327 LegiScan-ToS |
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SJR 90
Designates May 1st of each year as "Silver Star Service Banner Day" in New Jersey.
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1701085 | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1701085 LegiScan-ToS |
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SJR 71
Recognizes Orange Heart Medal in NJ.
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1701090 | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1701090 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3475
Permits DVA to receive voluntary contributions for veteran suicide prevention public service…
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1701067 | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1701067 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2954
NJ Veterans to Local Government Employment Act; requires DMVA provide certain information on…
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1701070 | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1701070 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2579
Permits spouses and dependents of military service members to qualify for in-State tuition in event…
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1701068 | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1701068 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2576
Permits issuance of motorcycle endorsement to certain out-of-State military personnel.
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1701074 | May 21, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1701074 LegiScan-ToS |
Sponsored legislation (137 as lead sponsor)
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S 248
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
Establishes "Incarcerated Women's Protection Act" and concerns correctional facility board of trustees.
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S 883
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
Urges United States Department of Veterans Affairs to establish inpatient hospital facility at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
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S 2484
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
Establishes "Security Deposit Assistance Pilot Program" in Passaic, Union, Essex, Hudson, Gloucester, Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and Mercer counties…
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S 1105
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
Provides incentives for certain businesses associated with military installations.
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S 913
NJ · —
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
NJ · —
Requires employers within construction industry to notify employees of certain rights.
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