SEE LATEST
SPONSORED LEGISLATION
S3132 - Imposes certain requirements on secondhand dealers of cellular telephones and wireless communication devices.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S3130 - Establishes "Period Equity and Menstrual Disorders Study Committee" in DOH.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S3194 - Allows gross income tax deduction for donations of menstrual products to certain New Jersey-based charitable organizations.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S3193 - Revises responsibilities and duties of Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S2284 - Establishes Office of Resilience in DCF.
Nicholas P. Scutari, M. Teresa Ruiz, Angela V. Mcknight
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Engrossed
S2330 - Establishes One-Year State Work First New Jersey Menstrual Hygiene Benefit Pilot Program and State Work First New Jersey Diaper Benefit Pilot Program; appropriates $2.5 million to DHS.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Angela V. Mcknight, Renee C. Burgess
Last updated 8 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3153 - Prohibits DCF from using federal benefits, received by a child in out of home placement, to reimburse State for the cost of the child's maintenance.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Joseph P. Cryan
Last updated 5 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3152 - Concerns notification requirements for certain utility assistance programs; repeals law establishing notification requirements for public and local utilities during coronavirus 2019 pandemic.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 5 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
#budget-and-appropriations
S3251 - Establishes "New Jersey Migrant and Refugee Assistance Act."
Britnee N. Timberlake, Angela V. Mcknight, Troy Singleton
Last updated 4 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S2865 - Establishes "The Voter Convenience Act" to allow voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day.
James Beach, Nellie Pou, Vincent J. Polistina
Last updated 7 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from New Jersey district SD-029
COMMITTEES
New Jersey Senate
BIRTH
--
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
NEXT ELECTION
