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Summary

Senator M. Teresa Ruiz

Full Name: M. Teresa Ruiz
Office: State Senate (NJ) - District 29, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/2007
Last Elected: 11/08/2011
Next Election: 2013
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State Senate - District 29
General Nov. 5, 2013
Primary June 4, 2013
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Samuel Gonzalez
Birth Date: 06/28/1974
Birth Place: Newark, NJ
Home City: Newark, NJ

Recent Key Votes

S 2202 - Requires the HMFA to Expand Participation in the New Jersey HomeKeeper Program
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 25, 2012 - Requires the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to use the entire amount of the Hardest Hit Fund established by the Emergency Economic ...

S 1816 - Authorizes Delaware Port Authority to Inspect Hazardous Materials
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 25, 2012 - Authorizes New Jersey state police officers to inspect hazardous materials in vehicles, railroad cars, and places of origin and destination within New Jersey, whereas ...

S 1761 - Requires more Transparancy and Accountability from Port Authority
Legislation (Yea)

Oct. 4, 2012 - Requires the Port Authority to undergo an independent audit before any proposed increase in fees, tolls, charges, or fares (Sec. 3). Requires ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Christie: This is a Great Day for Good Teachers

Aug. 6, 2012 - Marking the first extensive reform of New Jersey's tenure law in over 100 years, Governor Christie today signed the Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the ...

Governor Chris Christie Signs Revolutionary Bipartisan Tenure Reform Legislation into Law

Aug. 6, 2012 - Marking the first extensive reform of New Jersey's tenure law in over 100 years, Governor Christie today signed the Teacher Effectiveness and Accountability for the ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010-2011 Americans for Prosperity - New Jersey Positions (Midterm) 0%
2011 New Jersey Taxpayers Alliance Positions 67%
2009 New Jersey Taxpayers Alliance Positions 40%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Unitemized Contributions ($11,975.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign
375 Moutain Prospect Avenue, Apartment Unit 8A
Newark, NJ 07104

District Email
SenRuiz@njleg.org

Capitol Webmail
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/SelectRep.asp

General Website
http://www.njsendems.com/senator.asp?sid=50

Capitol Website
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/members/BIO.asp?Leg=287

Capitol
Senate Democratic Office
Post Office Box 099
Trenton, NJ 08625-0099
Phone: 609-292-5215
Fax: 609-633-7254
Toll Free: 800-792-8630

District
166 Bloomfield Avenue
Newark, NJ 07104
Phone: 973-484-1000

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