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S3428 - Establishes marine firefighting training course requirements for certain firefighters; appropriates $140 million.
Britnee N. Timberlake, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 4 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3427 - Permits companion to receive PFRS accidental death pension when there is no surviving spouse; requires adjustment of final compensation for calculation of accidental death benefit for surviving spouse, companion, and children of PFRS members.
Britnee N. Timberlake, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 4 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3429 - Expands eligibility requirements of State's child care assistance program to include full-time graduate and post-graduate students.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 4 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S3423 - Requires standards for organization and deployment of career fire fighters to be consistent with certain national standards.
Britnee N. Timberlake, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 4 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3426 - Requires Civil Service Commission establish mentoring program for certain civil service firefighter applicants.
Britnee N. Timberlake, M. Teresa Ruiz, Angela V. Mcknight
Last updated 4 months ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
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S1034 - Requires disclosure of lead drinking water hazards to tenants of residential units; prohibits landlords from obstructing replacement of lead service lines; concerns testing of residential rental units for lead drinking water hazards.
Linda R. Greenstein, M. Teresa Ruiz, Vin Gopal
Last updated 9 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3441 - Establishes survivor support liaison in Department of Treasury to assist beneficiaries of emergency responders who die in line of duty; "designated as Captain Augusto Acabou's, Wayne Brooks', and Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson's act"; appropriates $1,000,000.
Britnee N. Timberlake, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 3 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3452 - Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for family planning and reproductive health care services; prohibits adverse actions by medical malpractice insurers in relation to performance of legally protected health care services.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Nicholas P. Scutari, Andrew Zwicker
Last updated 3 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Engrossed
S3475 - Requires NJTA and SJTA to provide written notice of toll violations and process for remedying violations prior to issuing administrative fee.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 3 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
S3477 - Establishes 10 year Menstrual Leave and Remote Work Pilot Program.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 3 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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