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S2213 - Establishes office in EDA to assist in provision and expansion of broadband Internet service in State to address inequities in accessing broadband service.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Andrew Zwicker
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2173 - Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers to qualify.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S2163 - Revises certain requirements concerning graduation proficiency test and eliminates requirement that graduation proficiency test be administered to eleventh grade students.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez, Nellie Pou
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S188 - Requires Secretary of Higher Education to establish guidelines regarding best practices for student financial aid offers.
Vincent J. Polistina, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S1948 - Revises reporting requirements for nursing homes concerning financial disclosures and ownership structure.
Joseph F. Vitale, Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez, Angela V. Mcknight
Last updated 9 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
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S2287 - Establishes NJ Non-Profit Loan Guarantee Pilot Program within EDA.
Nicholas P. Scutari, Patrick J. Diegnan, Nellie Pou
Last updated 9 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S171 - Establishes school district grant program in DOE to reimburse public school teachers for classroom material expenditures.
Vincent J. Polistina, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2055 - Concerns New Jersey Civic Information Consortium.
Vin Gopal, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
S2232 - Establishes New Jersey Community Learning Program in DOE to provide comprehensive extended learning time programs in certain communities; dedicates portion of State cannabis revenue to support program.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Shirley K. Turner, Angela V. Mcknight
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2233 - Requires institution of higher education to provide victim-centered training to employees who assist student victims of sexual assault.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
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
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New Jersey Senate from New Jersey
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