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A3861 - "Louisa Carman Medical Debt Relief Act."
Verlina Maher Reynolds-Jackson, Wayne P. DeAngelo, Anthony S. Verrelli
Last updated 2 months ago
27 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Passed
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S1430 - Provides for expanded use of affordable housing voucher program funding.
Angela V. Mcknight, Troy Singleton, Renee C. Burgess
Last updated 3 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Engrossed
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SJR127 - Designates September 14 of each year "Latino Business Day" in New Jersey.
Nilsa I. Cruz-Perez, Nellie Pou, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 13 days ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
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S3309 - Establishes "Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act."
Nicholas P. Scutari, Anthony M. Bucco, Robert W. Singer
Last updated 4 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
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S3473 - Appropriates $101,696,535 from constitutionally dedicated CBT revenues to DEP for local government open space acquisition and park development projects; and for certain administrative expenses.
John F. McKeon, Parker Space, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 3 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3439 - Revises definition of qualified assistance fund expenses under UEZ program to include costs of transportation infrastructure projects and related debt service.
Joseph F. Vitale, Raj Mukherji, Patrick J. Diegnan
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
S3602 - Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $20 million for provision of summer tuition aid grants.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Robert W. Singer, Joseph P. Cryan
Last updated 13 days ago
3 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#2nd-reading-in-the-senateS3640 - Provides for State agencies to issue advanced payments to certified business enterprises awarded State contracts.
M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 6 days ago
1 Co-Sponsor
STATUS
Introduced
#state-government-wagering-tourism-historic-preservation
S3644 - Requires inspections of retail cigarette and vapor product dealers.
Linda R. Greenstein, M. Teresa Ruiz
Last updated 6 days ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#health-human-services-and-senior-citizensS3576 - Requires NJTA, SJTA, EDA, CRDA, PANYNJ, and DRPA to consider minorities and women when hiring or awarding contracts.
M. Teresa Ruiz, Joseph P. Cryan
Last updated 6 days ago
2 Co-Sponsors
STATUS
Introduced
#state-government-wagering-tourism-historic-preservationBIOGRAPHY
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
OFFICES HELD
New Jersey Senate from New Jersey
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