Legislation

Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation suspending or limiting the accrual of monetary damages against essential businesses in connection with eviction or removal actions during a state of emergency, and for such legislation to be retroactive to March 7, 2020.

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to out-of-state campaign contributions

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law in relation to requiring a study by the department of health and mental hygiene on the provision of peer support mental health services

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling on the Department of Education to only open school buildings that have met the health and safety standards prescribed in the UFT 50-item checklist and implement a medically recommended mandatory randomized COVID-19 testing program for adults and students in all school buildings as agreed upon by the administration and the labor organizations representing school personnel including UFT, CSA, and DC37.

Last action: Approved, by Council

A Local Law in relation to the establishment of an inspection unit to oversee implementation of the recommended policies and protocols of the task force established by local law number 75 for the year 2020, and to provide for the repeal thereof

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law in relation to the temporary use of outdoor space for artistic and cultural events

Last action: Returned Unsigned by Mayor

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the equitable distribution of emergency funding by borough

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code, in relation to requiring the fire department to report annually on emergency medical services personnel resignations

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling for the salaries of New York City emergency medical service personnel to be comparable to New York City’s firefighters and police officers.

Last action: Approved, by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department to provide mental health information, training, and support services to officers

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S2253-A654, which would repeal section 240.37 of the New York Penal Law, loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense.

Last action: Approved, by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring housing developers that receive public financing to assume financial responsibility for repairs required within 10 years of construction

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the bordetella vaccination for dogs

Last action: Recved from Mayor by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increased fines and penalties for animal abuse

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to notifications pertaining to the expiration dates of affordable housing units

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a program for child visitors of department of correction facilities

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling on the New York State legislature to ensure that any law passed to legalize the market for the adult use of cannabis allows the City to enact its own regulatory measures on issues unique to its location including the home delivery and cultivation of cannabis in New York City.

Last action: Approved, by Council

A Local Law in relation to establishing a task force to address issues and consequences related to educator sexual abuse

Last action: Filed (End of Session)

Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass and for the Governor to sign legislation that prioritizes individuals with prior marijuana convictions in issuing licenses to sell recreational marijuana and requires other applicants for marijuana licenses to support the hiring of such individuals.

Last action: Approved, by Council

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibition of drug testing for pre-employment hiring procedures

Last action: City Charter Rule Adopted