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S2500 - Establishes Office of Ombudsman for Children.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Kristin M. Corrado, Parker Space
Last updated 8 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S50 - Reforms municipal responsibilities concerning provision of affordable housing; abolishes COAH; appropriates $16 million.
Troy Singleton, Nicholas P. Scutari, James Beach
Last updated 9 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2344 - Limits availability of Child Care Facilities Improvement Program grants funded through Child Care Revitalization Act to licensed child care centers.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez
Last updated about 2 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
#bills-and-joint-resolutions-signed-by-the-governorS2502 - Requires DOH to establish maternity care evaluation protocols.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S2201 - Revises requirements for cash assistance benefits under Work First New Jersey program.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Andrew Zwicker, Angela V. Mcknight
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2439 - Allows persons who qualify under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to become law enforcement and corrections officers.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Declan J. O'Scanlon
Last updated 8 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S1513 - Requires Medicaid cover emergency contraception without requiring prescription or other authorization.
Shirley K. Turner, M. Teresa Ruiz, Renee C. Burgess
Last updated 9 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#health-human-services-and-senior-citizensS2510 - Requires reflective material on children's Halloween costumes.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 8 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S2969 - Provides counties discretion related to retirement of county debt service and amount that can be raised under property tax levy cap.
Paul A. Sarlo, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 6 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
S3068 - Requires DOE to collect and publish data on use of restraints and seclusion on students with disabilities.
Kristin M. Corrado, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 6 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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