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Democratic
· Senator
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
Represents District 5 in the State Senate.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 69 party-line votes · Senate Democrats median 100%
Cast a vote
79%
Yea or Nay on 289 of 366 roll calls · Senate median 94%
Their bills that became law
5 of 184
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 5
Roll calls on record
366
2026-2027 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2026-2027 Regular Session.
How Nilsa Cruz-Perez votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Nilsa Cruz-Perez sits in the Senate
Each dot is one member of the Senate, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Nilsa Cruz-Perez is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 69 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
S2338 · "Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act"; imposes cost recovery payments on certain fossil fuel companies for funds needed for climate change adaptation; establishes program in DEP to collect and oversee distribution of funds.
Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-28 · Passed 7–6
S4411 · "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies.
Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-08 · Passed 3–2
S1673 · Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-08 · Passed 3–2
S302 · Establishes notice requirements for certain water utilities.
Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported with Amendments · 2026-06-08 · Passed 3–2
S3116 · Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032.
Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported Favorably · 2026-06-08 · Passed 3–2
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Vincent PolistinaRepublican · District 2 · 45 shared contested votes
51%
Latham TiverRepublican · District 8 · 45 shared contested votes
42%
Owen HenryRepublican · District 12 · 46 shared contested votes
35%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (77 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Nilsa Cruz-Perez was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced184
Out of committee18
Passed one chamber6
Passed both chambers5
Became law5
Never left committee161
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens 30Economic Growth 24Community and Urban Affairs 21Military and Veterans' Affairs 13State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation 12Budget and Appropriations 10
Requires EDA to include social media development services in services offered through Small Business E-commerce Support Program.
Out of committeeReferred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee · 2026-10-08
Prohibits public utilities from assessing surcharges and certain fees.
Out of committeeReported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading · 2026-10-08
Establishes Task Force on Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities to study various issues including improving and streamlining tuition-setting process, funding, and fiscal accountability.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee · 2026-09-28
Provides exemption from State permit fees to owners of commercial farms rebuilding from natural disaster.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee · 2026-09-28
Limits forum of consumer contract disputes to New Jersey.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee · 2026-09-28
Authorizes political subdivisions to require recipients of economic development incentives to enter into community benefits agreements.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee · 2026-09-28
Requires DCA to continuously maintain open enrollment period for federal Housing Choice Voucher Program pre-applications.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee · 2026-09-28
Provides corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credits for purchase and installation of certain electric vehicle charging stations.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee · 2026-09-28
Designates blueberry muffin as State Muffin.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee · 2026-09-28
Establishes targets for roadside solar projects in State's solar energy incentive program.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee · 2026-09-28
Commemorates 100th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee · 2026-09-28
Requires inspection for pest infestation prior to certain demolitions.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee · 2026-09-28
Permits developer to qualify for low-interest loan from NJEDA when building a high performance green building.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee · 2026-09-28
Establishes pilot program for solar energy generation on roadside right-of-way areas.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee · 2026-09-28
Changes allocation of fines collected for motor vehicle violations in certain municipalities.
Not out of committeeIntroduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee · 2026-09-28
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
S4677 · 2026-10-08
Requires electric public utilities to notify customers of Residential Universal Bill Credit. (Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported Favorably)
S1779 · 2026-10-08
Establishes Downtown Economic Growth Program to encourage business development in certain small municipalities. (Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported with Amendments)
S1768 · 2026-10-08
Requires stress testing on State's ability to provide services in various economic conditions. (Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported Favorably)
S3225 · 2026-10-08
Prohibits public utilities from assessing surcharges and certain fees. (Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported with Amendments)
S3800 · 2026-10-08
Requires EDA to include social media development services in services offered through Small Business E-commerce Support Program. (Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported Favorably)
S739 · 2026-10-08
"New Jersey Loves New Jersey Farmers Act"; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to commercial farm operators for price loss. (Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported Favorably)
S4052 · 2026-10-08
"Public Utility Rate Stabilization Act"; permits gas and electric public utilities to employ alternative ratemaking mechanisms. (Senate Economic Growth Committee: Reported Favorably)
A2757 · 2026-06-30
Requires transmission owners to join regional transmission organizations approved by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4514 · 2026-06-30
Concerns certain motor vehicle related funding to certain municipalities. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A1516 · 2026-06-30
Exempts poll workers wages from affecting unemployment compensation. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2565 · 2026-06-30
Permits victims and witnesses of human trafficking to testify in criminal proceedings via closed circuit television; permits judge to make motion to seek closed circuit testimony. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3939 · 2026-06-30
Permits dual-use solar energy projects to participate in community solar program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3445 · 2026-06-30
Modifies membership of New Jersey State Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5223 · 2026-06-30
Creates voluntary pilot program to allow certain facilities flexibility in their psychiatric bed status. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2456 · 2026-06-30
Requires school bus drivers and school bus aides to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transporting students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1322 · 2026-06-30
Requires consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer with a free credit report three times during any 12-month period upon request. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3183 · 2026-06-30
Modifies various provisions of State's renewable energy incentive programs; requires electric public utilities to consider interconnection applications for certain solar projects. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
S4420 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes regional rehabilitation and reentry center authority to determine county proportional share assessment for budget purposes. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A1552 · 2026-06-30
Revises penalties for certain violations of limousine laws. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4436 · 2026-06-30
Requires return of unexpended balances from certain FY 2023, FY 2024, and FY 2025 appropriations to Hudson County; authorizes supplemental appropriation to Hudson County for general operating aid. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4384 · 2026-06-30
Makes permanent temporary enactment allowing certain sale and delivery of alcoholic beverages and clarifies privileges. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1270 · 2026-06-30
Eliminates statute of limitations for human trafficking and criminal sexual contact prosecutions and eliminates statute of limitations for civil cases arising from human trafficking. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4066 · 2026-06-30
Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2260 · 2026-06-30
Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
S3386 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes use of campaign funds for security expenses of candidate, officeholder, staff, and certain family members. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4404 · 2026-06-30
Makes various revisions to the laws governing alcoholic beverage licensing. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4852 · 2026-06-30
Revises certain requirements for prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances via telemedicine and telehealth without in-person examination or review. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3818 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes creation of Borinqueneers license plates. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4265 · 2026-06-30
Prohibits purposeful obstruction of license plate and possession or transfer of merchandise that obstructs license plate. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3946 · 2026-06-30
Expands criminal and civil penalties for human trafficking, and expands human trafficking training requirements for law enforcement. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3621 · 2026-06-30
Reduces minimum number of annually required thoroughbred horse racing dates under certain circumstances. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4525 · 2026-06-30
Extends deadline for submission of temporary certificate of occupancy for certain qualified residential projects or mixed-use parking projects under Economic Redevelopment and Growth Grant program to June 30, 2032. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4495 · 2026-06-30
Allows use of Green Acres funds to fully fund certain projects on State-owned land by certain nonprofit organizations. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4072 · 2026-06-30
Establishes minimum qualifications for persons employed on public works contract. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5169 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes HMFA to make certain reimbursements to support pre-purchase homebuyer counseling under Foreclosure Mediation Assistance Program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4883 · 2026-06-30
Requires Division of Travel and Tourism to establish New Jersey Film Trail. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4390 · 2026-06-30
"End Data Center Tax Credits Act"; reduces tax credits available for Next New Jersey Program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A3877 · 2026-06-30
Establishes certain State funding preferences for municipalities that enhance opportunities to develop housing. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2368 · 2026-06-30
"Garden State Balcony Solar Act"; exempts portable solar generation devices from certain requirements, and requires certain entities to allow use and installation of portable solar generation devices. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A5330 · 2026-06-30
Permits Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to initiate temporary transfer of funds in certain circumstances. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4477 · 2026-06-30
Authorizes provision of residential mental health services in residential substance use disorders treatment facility or program under specified hospital affiliation and clinical support criteria. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5323 · 2026-06-30
Modifies eligibility for alternative business calculation adjustment allowed under gross income tax. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S2141 · 2026-06-30
Prohibits cryptocurrency automatic teller machines. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1838 · 2026-06-30
Codifies Bringing Veterans Home Initiative. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3739 · 2026-06-30
Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes certain existing approval requirements while preserving applicable safety and inspection standards. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A4015 · 2026-06-30
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service. (Senate Floor: Amend)
A4015 · 2026-06-30
"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S1493 · 2026-06-30
Updates requirements for licensure in occupational therapy. (Senate Floor: Concur in Assembly Amendments)
A5327 · 2026-06-30
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027. (Senate Floor: Table Motion)
A5327 · 2026-06-30
Appropriates $60,743,569,000 in State funds and $30,495,124,195 in federal funds for the State budget for fiscal year 2027. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5188 · 2026-06-30
"Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4687 · 2026-06-30
Concerns local government financing and acquisition of fire fighting apparatus and equipment. (Senate Floor: Amend)
A4687 · 2026-06-30
Concerns local government financing and acquisition of fire fighting apparatus and equipment. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4050 · 2026-06-30
Concerns facilities used by applicants for new motor vehicle dealer licenses. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A5324 · 2026-06-30
Establishes fee on certain employers that employ individuals who receive health benefits coverage through State Medicaid program. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4057 · 2026-06-30
Exempts rugs and fabrics used in vehicles from provisions of "Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act." (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S3245 · 2026-06-30
Revises high school student financial aid application requirements. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4881 · 2026-06-30
"Power NJ Act"; establishes advanced nuclear energy procurement program in BPU. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
S4307 · 2026-06-30
"New Jersey History Day Act." (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
A4014 · 2026-06-30
Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education. (Senate Floor: Third Reading – Final Passage)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 366 total roll-call votes this session).
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