Legislation

A Local Law in relation to requiring the commissioner of transportation to study safety risks posed by the coexistence of bicycle lanes and school bus routes on city streets

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law in relation to agency purchasing of textiles, and to establish a task force to recommend legislation and policy for environmentally preferable purchasing, use and disposal of such textiles

Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to environmentally preferable purchasing by city agencies, and by repealing and reenacting subdivision e of section 6-306 of such code concerning power-supply standards for computer products procured by city agencies, and by repealing subdivision e of section 6-317 of such code concerning a program to recognize certain city agency contractors in connection with packaging reduction guidelines

Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.4482/A.5092, which would establish the billionaire mark to market tax act, and to use the revenue generated to establish an excluded worker fund.

Last action: Approved, by Council

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.3566, classifying falsely reported incidents as hate crimes.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.10731/S.8847, which would repeal the 1971 Hecht-Calandra Act and transfer control of admissions to New York City’s specialized high schools to the City.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to affordable housing lottery processes

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution declaring June 19 of each year Sickle Cell Awareness Day in the City of New York.

Last action: Approved, by Council

Resolution calling upon the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.522/H.R.1278, a bill to establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York City, and for other purposes.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution in support of efforts by the Clear the Airwaves Project to require the Federal Communications Commission to uphold their regulations and to encourage and promote positive artists and music on radio stations, particularly WQHT (97.1 FM “Hot 97”) and WWPR Power 105.1, who target youth audiences.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling on Congress to pass and the President to sign S.1186 - Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.6853/S.3638, legislation that would require drivers to submit proof of being medically fit to operate a motor vehicle upon their seventh application submission; and further calling upon the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to require drivers over 80 years of age to pass a vision test every two years.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law in relation to the disapproval of a determination by the department of housing preservation and development to approve the transfer of the property located at 721 Van Siclen Avenue, also known as Block 4329, Lot 1, in the borough of Brooklyn

Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor

A Local Law in relation to the disapproval of a determination by the department of housing preservation and development to approve the transfer of the property located at 737 Sheffield Avenue, also known as Block 4322, Lot 53, in the borough of Brooklyn

Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass and the Governor to sign A.10427A/S.8503A, to change the admissions criteria for New York City’s Specialized High Schools.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to locating electrical conductors underground

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of housing preservation and development to conduct periodic studies of rent stabilized housing accommodations and to develop a program to incentivize owners to keep such accommodations rent stabilized for an extended period of time

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to provide a list of organizations they consult with on chronic diseases

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling upon the State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation that prohibits third parties from obtaining copies of homeowners’ deeds.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling upon the New York State legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation to amend the Social Services Law to require a sponsoring agency seeking to establish a limited secure placement facility in a particular community district, under the close to home initiative, to notify and provide such district with an opportunity for notice and comment.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)