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Nilsa Cruz-Perez
NJ Senate District 5
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Topics in their record
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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 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 |
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S 685
Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.
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Senate Floor: Third Reading - Final Passage | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1643563 | Feb 24, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1643563 LegiScan-ToS |
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SCR 54
Proposes constitutional amendment to provide property tax exemption for primary residence owned and…
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638817 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638817 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3387
Permits member of New Jersey National Guard to transfer 50 percent of certain tuition benefit to…
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638248 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638248 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 3215
Establishes "New Jersey Veterans Assistance Trust."
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638930 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638930 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2789
Requires law enforcement officers to have updated photograph.
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638645 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638645 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2551
Allows law enforcement agencies to distribute epinephrine to officers; requires training.
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1639082 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1639082 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2457
Permits excused absence for students participating in college visits, visits to postsecondary…
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638323 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638323 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 2106
Requires private detectives to register their foreign employers with State Police.
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638766 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638766 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1839
Establishes "New Jersey Gold Star Family Annuity Program."
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638289 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638289 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1412
Revises certain laws governing police and fire interest arbitration.
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638691 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638691 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1294
Permits exception to VCCO compensation reporting requirement for unreported sexual offenses if…
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638804 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638804 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1290
Prohibits sharing automated license plate reader information for interstate investigation…
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638608 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638608 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1233
Establishes "Cop 2 Cop Sustainability Fund" to support "Law Enforcement Officer Crisis Intervention…
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638987 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638987 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1227
Establishes Law Enforcement Critical Mental Health Assistance Grant Program; appropriates $3…
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638965 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638965 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 1204
"New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act"; provides corporation business tax credits and gross…
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638336 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638336 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 896
Establishes "Civil Air Patrol Fund" to be supported by annual appropriations of $275,000…
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638309 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638309 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 601
Requires information be provided regarding types of US Coast Guard approved personal flotation…
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Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported with Amendments | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638921 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638921 LegiScan-ToS |
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S 202
Requires Rutgers University study economic impact of military installations in NJ; appropriates…
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Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably | Yea | upper · stage not recorded · roll 1638528 | Feb 19, 2026 | pass | LegiScan API legiscan-1638528 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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