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S2185 - Requires owners of multiple dwellings with at least nine units to provide certain maintenance services; permits municipalities to require owners of multiple dwellings with six to eight units to provide these services.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S2249 - Prohibits juror disqualification based on gender identity or sexual orientation; codifies procedures when discriminatory use of peremptory challenges is alleged.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Andrew Zwicker
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2180 - Provides supplemental appropriation of $20 million for loan redemption program and tuition reimbursement program for certain teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
M. Teresa Ruiz, James Beach, Shirley K. Turner
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S1699 - Requires registration and regulation of certain hemp-derived cannabinoids manufactured and sold in this State.
Declan J. O'Scanlon, M. Teresa Ruiz, Patrick J. Diegnan
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S1938 - Requires restaurants to provide healthy beverages with meals designated for children.
Joseph F. Vitale, M. Teresa Ruiz, Shirley K. Turner
Last updated 9 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2187 - Authorizes common law public nuisance suits regarding lead paint under State law; exempts Attorney General from certain aspects of public nuisance claims when pursuing lead paint actions.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S164 - Requires health benefits coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants for insureds aged 21 or younger.
Vincent J. Polistina, Nellie Pou, Patrick J. Diegnan
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
S2169 - Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ apprentices in DOL registered apprenticeships.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Linda R. Greenstein, Nellie Pou
Last updated 9 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S758 - Re-establishes Arthritis Quality of Life Initiative and Advisory Council on Arthritis in DHS.
Gordon M. Johnson, Patrick J. Diegnan, Angela V. Mcknight
Last updated 9 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2224 - Requires DCF and DOE to establish policies and procedures relating to child abuse and neglect and child abuse prevention during certain public health emergencies.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Joseph F. Vitale
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
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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