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S1983 - Eliminates certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses.
Joseph F. Vitale, Troy Singleton, Patrick J. Diegnan
Last updated 9 months ago
21 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S1301 - Concerns discriminatory appraisals of property on basis of race, creed, color, national origin, or certain other characteristics.
Nellie Pou, Troy Singleton, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2196 - Requires distribution of family leave informational materials to certain patients.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S2223 - Requires VCCO to issue annual report to Governor and Legislature.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Declan J. O'Scanlon, Angela V. Mcknight
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2168 - Provides tuition fee waiver apprenticeship courses.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Nellie Pou, Michael L. Testa
Last updated 9 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S1961 - Provides for presumptive eligibility for home and community-based services and services provided through program of all-inclusive care for the elderly under Medicaid.
Joseph F. Vitale, Gordon M. Johnson, Patrick J. Diegnan
Last updated 9 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
S2247 - Permits use of preferred names on student diplomas.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S285 - Permits application for PERS accidental disability benefit for injury sustained after January 2003 while employed at State psychiatric institution or correctional facility immediately prior to PERS membership.
Brian P. Stack, Anthony M. Bucco, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
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S420 - Establishes program covering menstrual hygiene products under WIC and SNAP.
Joseph Pennacchio, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S339 - Requires State Board of Education to permit candidates awaiting teacher certification to submit affidavit to hiring school district affirming certification requirements have been met.
Patrick J. Diegnan, James Beach, Shirley K. Turner
Last updated 9 months ago
7 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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