Legislation

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.2766/A.3350, providing that a construction contractor shall assume liability for any unpaid wages or debt resulting from making a wage claim.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the department of cultural affairs to report on access of low-income households to cultural institutions and to develop a plan to improve access

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law in relation to requiring reporting on participation by minority and women-owned business enterprises in city contracts for services during the COVID-19 state of emergency, and providing for the repeal of such provision upon the expiration thereof

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, an amendment to the New York State Penal and Criminal Procedure laws to increase penalties for the crime of forcible touching committed against a peace officer, police officer, firefighter and emergency medical services professional.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to information about certain community land trusts

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling upon the New York State legislature to pass and the governor to sign S4872, the Post Traumatic Prison Disorder Shawanna W76337 Act, requiring the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to provide mental health services for incarcerated individuals with post-traumatic prison disorder.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on air quality in subway stations

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation allowing local health departments to implement changes to improve the COVID-19 vaccine roll out.

Last action: Approved, by Council

Resolution calling upon the State of New York to remove the name “Robert Moses” from various state parks, roadways and bridges in recognition of the racism that motivated specific characteristics of those venues and discouraged lower income New Yorkers, specifically people of color, from easily accessing them.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing access to data and maternal mortality and morbidity

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.0342/ S.3867 in relation to the codification of animal cruelty laws under the Penal Law and A.0634/ S.2623 in relation to promoting awareness and enforcement of animal crime laws.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the right of individuals over the age of 62 residing in multiple dwellings to maintain pets

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution condemning the Trump Administration’s designation of New York City as an “anarchist jurisdiction,” and calling for a rescission of this designation.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law in relation to the development of informational guidance regarding the safe reopening and operation of New York city businesses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the expiration and repeal thereof

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling upon the New York Police Department to create a permanent, year-round harbor patrol in the Bronx, and review its allocation plan for citywide harbor patrols, in order to address concerns in the City Island area.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to adopt and the Governor to sign legislation to enact a new version of the State and the City’s Earned Income Tax Credit to enable taxpayers with an individual taxpayer identification number to qualify for and claim the tax credit.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the administration of the firefighter written examination to individuals on active military duty

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to parental notification of unexpected absences in day care services

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing an office of Puerto Rico-New York City affairs

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A. 8484, to increase the amount of light that must pass through a car’s side windows.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)