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A1729 - Requires AG to address human trafficking in underserved communities.
Shanique Speight, Verlina Maher Reynolds-Jackson, Linda R. Greenstein
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
A4177 - Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.
Gabriela M. Mosquera, Lisa Swain, Angela V. Mcknight
Last updated 8 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Vetoed
A1100 - Requires entities to remove abandoned lines and mark information on certain lines.
Clinton Calabrese, M. Teresa Ruiz, Brian P. Stack
Last updated 8 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
A3211 - Establishes "New Jersey Feminine Hygiene Products for the Homeless Act."
Shanique Speight, Shama A. Haider, Lisa Swain
Last updated 8 months ago
15 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
S659 - "Manufacturing in Higher Education Act"; requires various State entities to promote manufacturing career pathways for students and provides assistance to manufacturing industry.
Linda R. Greenstein, Herbert C. Conaway, Kristin M. Corrado
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
S1662 - Requires NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council to prepare report regarding suicide prevention instruction in public schools.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Pamela Rosen Lampitt, Renee C. Burgess
Last updated 8 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
A4049 - Provides for presumptive eligibility for home and community-based services and services provided through program of all-inclusive care for the elderly under Medicaid.
Angela V. Mcknight, Verlina Maher Reynolds-Jackson, Joseph F. Vitale
Last updated 8 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
A4212 - Establishes Center for Career Relevant Education and Talent Evaluation of New Jersey at Thomas Edison State University.
Eliana Pintor Marin, Verlina Maher Reynolds-Jackson, Anthony S. Verrelli
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
S2535 - Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Vincent J. Polistina, Nellie Pou, Patrick J. Diegnan
Last updated 8 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
A4105 - Establishes Interagency Council on Homelessness.
Yvonne Lopez, Annette Quijano, Joseph F. Vitale
Last updated 8 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from New Jersey district SD-029
COMMITTEES
New Jersey Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
M. Teresa Ruiz was born in Newark, New Jersey. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Drew University in 1997. Prior to her election, Ruiz worked for U.S. Senator Robert Menendez. In 2007, Ruiz was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly, and served on the Education Committee. In 2008, she was elected to the New Jersey Senate representing the 29th Legislative District. As Senator, she has focused on education and workforce development policy. Ruiz serves as Chair of the Senate Education Committee.read less
OFFICES HELD
New Jersey Senate from New Jersey
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