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CAREGIVER LEGISLATION

LOCAL LAWS

Legislation cosponsored by Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum.  Click here to view resolutions.

The Language Access in Pharmacies Act  (Int 859 - 2008)

Amending the administrative code in relation to the provision of language assistance services in pharmacies.

Demolition work without a permit. (0003-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to demolition work without a permit.

Requiring regular reports regarding child protective services and family reunification practices at the NYC Administration for Children’s Services. (0015-2006- A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring regular reports regarding child protective services and family reunification practices at the New York City Administration for Children's Services.


Enforcement of stop-work orders issued by the department of buildings. (0043-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the enforcement of stop-work orders issued by the department of buildings.

Prohibiting landlords to discriminate against tenants based on lawful source of income. (0061-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting landlords from discriminating against tenants based on lawful source of income.


Consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers.(0081-2006-A) Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers.


Demolition work without a permit. (0132-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to demolition work without a permit on one- or two-family dwellings.

Housing discrimination against actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.(0149-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting housing discrimination against actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.

Replacement cycles for taxicabs. (0158-2006-A66)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending the retirement period for clean air and accessible taxicabs.

Preventing the use of government subsidies to rent residential properties with a record of hazardous or seriously hazardous conditions. (0161-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to preventing the use of government subsidies to rent residential properties with a record of hazardous or seriously hazardous conditions.

Reporting of lobbyist activities and the enforcement of the lobbying law. (0190-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to the reporting of lobbyist activities and the enforcement of the lobbying law.


Gifts by lobbyists. (0191-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city charter, in relation to gifts by lobbyists.

Campaign contributions by lobbyists. (0192-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to campaign contributions by lobbyists.

Sufficiency of proof of domestic partnership as evidence of the existence of a family unit for purposes of applications for shelter. (0198-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the sufficiency of proof of domestic partnership as evidence of the existence of a family unit for purposes of applications for shelter provided by the department of homeless services.

Modifying department of transportation performance targets and indicators towards the goal of reducing traffic congestion citywide. (0199-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to modifying Department of Transportation performance measures in an effort to help reduce traffic congestion citywide.


Area eligibility limitations on benefits pursuant to section four hundred twenty-one-a of the real property tax law.

(0202-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to area eligibility limitations on benefits pursuant to section four hundred twenty-one-a of the real property tax law.

Increasing the penalties for a violation of a stop work order and for work performed without a permit. (0216-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for a violation of a stop work order.

Providing notice to residential property owners of certain real property tax exemptions. (0232-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing notice to residential property owners of certain real property tax exemptions

Veterans’ Advisory Board  (0233-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the Veterans? Advisory Board.

Extending health insurance coverage to the surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner of city retirees. (0241-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending health insurance coverage to the surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner of city retirees

Bankruptcy Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. (0290-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring credit counseling agencies to notify consumers when they are not approved pursuant to the Bankruptcy Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.

Regulating the effective period of prices posted on signs, posters or placards for the sale of gasoline and diesel motor fuel. (0296-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to regulating the effective period of prices posted on signs, posters or placards for the sale of gasoline and diesel motor fuel.

Requiring the reporting of statistics relating to applications for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program ("SCRIE") (0302-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the reporting of statistics relating to applications for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program (?SCRIE?), and the distribution of information regarding remedies available under SCRIE.

Increasing penalties for the unlawful use of police uniforms, badges or emblems. (0303-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for the unlawful use of police uniforms, badges or emblems.

Requiring the reporting and posting of the retail selling prices of gasoline and diesel motor fuels. (0304-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the reporting and posting of the retail selling prices of gasoline and diesel motor fuels.

Probation of professional engineers and registered architects. (0308-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the probation of professional engineers and registered architects.

 

Creation of a database of professional engineers and architects who self-certify false or noncompliant building permit applications or plans. (0309-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to sanctioning professional engineers and registered architects who knowingly or negligently professionally certify a false or noncompliant building permit application or plans.

Increasing penalties for 6the unlawful use or possession of official police cards. (0315-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for the unlawful use or possession of official police cards.


Increasing penalties for the unlawful use of Fire Department uniforms, badges or emblems. (0316-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for the unlawful use of Fire Department uniforms, badges or emblems.

Extending funeral benefits to New York City auxiliary police officers. (0335-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending funeral benefits to New York City auxiliary police officers.

Prohibiting the use of non-wood bats by minors. (0341-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the use of non-wood bats.

Establishing restrictions on the use of ultraviolet radiation devices at tanning facilities. (0343-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing restrictions on the use of ultraviolet radiation devices at tanning facilities.

Requiring the reporting of statistics relating to students receiving special education services. (0344-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the reporting of statistics relating to students receiving special education service

Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Business Improvement District, Brooklyn. (0347-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue business improvement district.

Allowing schoolchildren to carry cellular phones to and from school for safety purposes. (0351-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowing schoolchildren to carry cellular phones to and from school for safety purposes.

Creating a plan to promote the use of clean air taxis and for-hire vehicles. (0352-1006-A)

Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a plan to promote the use of clean air and accessible taxicabs and for-hire vehicles.

Clearly identifying clean air taxicabs and providing information regarding such vehicles. (0353-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to clearly identifying clean air vehicles and providing information regarding such vehicles.

Displaying the international wheelchair insignia on the exterior of accessible taxicabs. (0354-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to displaying wheelchair insignias on the exterior of accessible vehicles.

Access to the public areas of offices at which the city administers public benefits programs (0359-2006).
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to access to the public areas of offices at which the city administers public benefits programs.

In relation to a gun offender registry. (0362-2006-A).
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a gun offender registry.

Detecting and preventing the theft of firearms from licensed firearms dealers. (0363-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to detecting and preventing the theft of firearms from licensed firearms dealers.

Multiple purchases of firearms and the prevention of firearms trafficking. (0364-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to multiple purchases of firearms and the prevention of firearms trafficking.

Banning firearms, rifles, or shotguns that are colored so as to appear to be toy guns. (0365-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to banning firearms, rifles, or shotguns that are colored so as to appear to be toy guns.

Establishment of a retiree health benefits trust fund. (0367-2006)
Description: A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a retiree health benefits trust fund.

Department of Education to report on the implementation of Billy's Law. (0396-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter in relation to requiring the New York city Department of Education to report on the implementation of Billy's Law.

Establishing taxicab stands. (0401-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing taxicab stands.

Increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Disabled Homeowner's Exemption. (0444-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Disabled Homeowne's Exemption

Increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Senior Citizen Homeowner''s Exemption. (0445-2006-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Senior Citizen Homeowner's Exemption.

Establishing a temporary commission to conduct a review of NYC's child welfare system and offer recommendations for reform. (0471-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a temporary commission to conduct a review of New York City's child welfare system and offer recommendations for reform.

Priority queue status for alternative fuel taxicabs. (0473-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to priority queue status for alternative fuel taxicabs.

Requiring notices relating to the rights of mobile phone consumers. (0483-2006)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring notices relating to the rights of mobile phone consumers.

Establishment of an affordable housing fund in relation to benefits pursuant to section 421-a of the real property tax law. (0486-2006-A).
Description: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment of an affordable housing fund and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to benefits pursuant to section four hundred twenty-one-a of the real property tax law.

Domestic Partnerships (0501-2007-A)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to domestic partnerships.

Contents of a lobbyist's statement of registration. (0502-2007-B)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the contents of a lobbyist?s statement of registration, and to repeal subdivision (g) of section 3-213 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to the mailing of forms by the city clerk.

Requiring the Director of the Mayor's Office of Veterans' Affairs to send annual written notice to all veterans within NYC informing them of federal, State and City benefits to which veterans and their families are entitled. (0508-2007)
Description: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the Director of the Mayor?s Office of Veterans? Affairs to send annual written notice to all veterans within New York City informing them of federal, State and City benefits to which veterans and their families are entitled.

Requiring the police department to submit reports concerning the discharge of firearms to the council. (0516-2007)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the police department to submit reports concerning the discharge of firearms to the council.

Licensing and regulating furniture retail stores. (0530-2007)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to licensing and regulating furniture retail stores.

Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn Business Improvement District (0555-2007)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, inrelation to the establishment of the Court-Livingston-Schermerhorn business improvement district.

Prohibiting employment discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived status as a caregiver. (0565-2007)
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting employment discrimination based on an individual?s actual or perceived status as a caregiver.

Establishing a temporary commission to conduct a review of NYC's child welfare system and offer recommendations for reform. (471/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a temporary commission to conduct a review of New York City's child welfare system and offer recommendations for reform. 
Referred to Committee: 11/15/06

Increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Senior Citizen Homeowner's Exemption (445/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Senior Citizen Homeowner?s Exemption.
Hearing Held by Committee: 10/10/06

Increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Disabled Homeowner's Exemption. (444/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum qualifying income for the Disabled Homeowner?s Exemption.
Laid over by Committee: 10/03/06

Establishment of a retiree health benefits trust fund. (367/2006)
A Local Law in relation to the establishment of a retiree health benefits trust fund.

Signed into Law: 6/19/06

Banning firearms, rifles, or shotguns colored so as to appear to be toy guns. (365/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to banning firearms, rifles, or shotguns that are colored so as to appear to be toy guns.
Signed into Law: 7/27/06

Multiple purchases of firearms and the prevention of firearms trafficking. (364/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to multiple purchases of firearms and the prevention of firearms trafficking.
Signed into Law: 7/27/06

Detecting and preventing the theft of firearms from licensed firearms dealers. (363/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to detecting and preventing the theft of firearms from licensed firearms dealers.
Signed into Law: 7/27/06

In relation to a gun offender registry. (362/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a gun offender registry.
Signed into Law: 7/27/06

Access to the public areas of offices at which the city administers public benefits programs. (359/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to access to the public areas of offices at which the city administers public benefits programs.

Referred to Committee: 5/24/06

Displaying the international wheelchair insignia on the exterior of accessible taxicabs. (354-A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to displaying wheelchair insignias on the exterior of accessible vehicles.
Approved by Council: 12/06/06

Clearly identifying clean air taxicabs and providing information regarding such vehicles.  (353-A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to clearly identifying clean air vehicles and providing information regarding such vehicles.
Approved by Council: 12/06/06

Creating a plan to promote the use of clean air taxis and for-hire vehicles. (352-A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating a plan to promote the use of clean air and accessible taxicabs and for-hire vehicles.
Approved by Council: 12/06/06

Allowing schoolchildren to carry cellular phones to and from school for safety purposes. (351/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowing schoolchildren to carry cellular phones to and from school for safety purposes.

Laid over by Committee: 6/14/06

Bay Ridge 5th Avenue Business Improvement District, Brooklyn. (347/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of the Bay Ridge 5th Avenue business improvement district.
Signed into Law: 7/27/06

Requiring the reporting of statistics relating to students receiving special education services. (344/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the reporting of statistics relating to students receiving special education services.

Referred to Committee: 5/10/06

Establishing restrictions on the use of ultraviolet radiation devices at tanning facilities. (343/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing restrictions on the use of ultraviolet radiation devices at tanning facilities.

Referred to Committee: 5/10/06

Increasing penalties for the unlawful use of Fire Department uniforms, badges or emblems. (316/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for the unlawful use of Fire Department uniforms, badges or emblems.

Referred to Committee: 4/26/06

Increasing penalties for the unlawful use or possession of official police cards. (315/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for the unlawful use or possession of official police cards.

Referred to Committee: 4/26/06

Requiring the reporting and posting of the retail selling prices of gasoline and diesel motor fuels. (304/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the reporting and posting of the retail selling prices of gasoline and diesel motor fuels.

Referred to Committee: 4/26/06

Increasing penalties for the unlawful use of police uniforms, badges or emblems. (303/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for the unlawful use of police uniforms, badges or emblems.

Referred to Committee: 4/26/06

Requiring the reporting of statistics relating to applications for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program ("SCRIE") (302/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the reporting of statistics relating to applications for the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption program ("SCRIE"), and the distribution of information regarding remedies available under SCRIE.

Referred to Committee: 4/26/06

Regulating the effective period of prices posted on signs, posters or placards for the sale of gasoline and diesel motor fuel. (296/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to regulating the effective period of prices posted on signs, posters or placards for the sale of gasoline and diesel motor fuel.

Referred to Committee: 4/26/06

Bankruptcy Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. (290/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring credit counseling agencies to notify consumers when they are not approved pursuant to the Bankruptcy Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.
Approved by Council: 8/16/06

Extending health insurance coverage to the surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner of city retirees. (241A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending health insurance coverage to the surviving spouse or surviving domestic partner of city retirees.

Referred to Committee: 3/22/06

Veterans' Advisory Board (233/2006)

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the Veterans' Advisory Board.
Signed into Law: 5/11/06

Providing notice to residential property owners of certain real property tax exemptions. (232A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing notice to residential property owners of certain real property tax exemptions.

Signed into Law: 5/11/06

Increasing the penalties for a violation of a stop work order and for work performed without a permit. (216/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the penalties for a violation of a stop work order and for work performed without a permit, and to repeal paragraph 5 of subdivision g of section 26-248 of such code, relating to working without a permit and refusing to stop.

Referred to Committee: 3/23/06

Area eligibility limitations on benefits pursuant to section four hundred twenty-one-a of the real property tax law. (202/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to area eligibility limitations on benefits pursuant to section four hundred twenty-one-a of the real property tax law.

Signed into Law: 5/11/06

Campaign contributions by lobbyists. (192/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to campaign contributions by lobbyists.

Signed into Law: 6/13/06

Gifts by lobbyists. (191/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city charter, in relation to gifts by lobbyists.

Signed into Law: 6/13/06

Reporting of lobbyist activities and the enforcement of the lobbying law. (190/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to the reporting of lobbyist activities and the enforcement of the lobbying law.

Signed into Law: 6/13/06

Preventing the use of government subsidies to rent residential properties with a record of hazardous or seriously hazardous conditions. (161/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to preventing the use of government subsidies to rent residential properties with a record of hazardous or seriously hazardous conditions.

Laid over by Committee: 4/27/06

Replacement cycles for taxicabs. (158-A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to extending the retirement period for clean air and accessible taxicabs.
Approved by Council: 12/06/06

Housing discrimination against actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking. (149/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting housing discrimination against actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.

Referred to Committee: 2/15/06

Demolition work without a permit. (132-A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to demolition work without a permit on one- or two-family dwellings.
Approved by Council: 11/15/06

Extending the rent stabilization laws. (118/2006)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the City of New York, in relation to extending the rent stabilization laws.

Signed into Law: 3/29/06

Enforcement of stop-work orders issued by the department of buildings. (43-A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the enforcement of stop-work orders issued by the department of buildings.
Amendment proposed by Committee: 10/31/06

Requiring regular reports regarding child protective services and family reunification practices at the NYC Administration for Children's Services. (15A/2006)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring regular reports regarding child protective services and family reunification practices at the New York City Administration for Children's Services.

Signed into Law: 6/19/06

Demolition work without a permit. (3-A/2006)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to demolition work without a permit.
Laid over by Committee: 10/31/06

Increasing the maximum exemptions allowable with respect to certain veterans who receive an exemption from real property taxation in accordance with section 458-a of the real property tax law. (764/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum exemptions allowable with respect to certain veterans who receive an exemption from real property taxation in accordance with section four hundred fifty-eight-a of the real property tax law.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/136

Naming of 67 thoroughfares and public places . (746/2005)
A Local Law in relation to the naming of 67 thoroughfares and public places.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/131

Health insurance coverage for the surviving spouse or domestic partner and children of certain deceased department of transportation workers. (730/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to health insurance coverage for the surviving spouse or domestic partner and children of certain deceased department of transportation workers.

Passed: 10/27/05

Local Law Number: 2005/102

Enhancement of opportunities for minority and women owned business enterprises in city contracting. (727/2005)
A Local Law to amend the charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the enhancement of opportunities for minority and women owned business enterprises in city procurement.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/129

Rent increase exemptions for senior citizens. (726/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to rent increase exemptions for senior citizens.

Signed into Law: 11/15/05

Local Law Number: 2005/095

Rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities. (724/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to rent increase exemptions for persons with disabilities.

Signed into Law: 11/15/05

Local Law Number: 2005/094

Allowable income deductions for determining income eligibility under the Senior Citizen Homeowners Exemption (SCHE). (722/2005)

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowable income deductions for determining income eligibility under the Senior Citizen Homeowners Exemption (SCHE).

Signed into Law: 11/15/05

Local Law Number: 2005/093

Increasing civil penalties for vandalizing houses of religious worship or religious articles contained therein. (703/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing civil penalties for damaging houses of religious worship or religious articles therein.

Signed into Law: 12/01/05

Amend the effective date of local law one of the year 2002. (700/2005)
A Local Law to amend the effective date of local law one of the year 2002.

Local Law Number: 2005/109

Establishing a Chinatown/Lower East Side empire zone. (693/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a Chinatown/Lower East Side empire zone and the repeal of section 22-715 of such code.

Signed into Law: 9/27/05

Local Law Number: 2005/084

Establishment of the DUMBO business improvement district. (691/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of the DUMBO business improvement district.

Signed into Law: 12/01/05

Local Law Number: 2005/101

Imposition of the utility tax. (690/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the imposition of the utility tax and providing a separate rate for such tax for certain cooperative corporations that produce and distribute electricity, steam, refrigeration or water to such cooperative corporation tenants and/or occupants.

Passed: 10/13/05

Local Law Number: 2005/088

Providing a rent increase exemption for persons with disabilities. (667/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to providing a rent increase exemption for persons with disabilities.

Signed into Law: 8/09/05

Local Law Number: 2005/076

Increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens. (666/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens.

Passed: 7/20/05

Local Law Number: 2005/073

Expenditure of payments in lieu of taxes and reporting thereof. (665/2005)
A Local Law in relation to the expenditure of payments in lieu of taxes and the reporting thereof.

Passed: 7/20/05

Local Law Number: 2005/073

Mandating community service for certain graffiti offenses. (663/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to community service for certain graffiti offenses.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/127

Staten Island ferry service and the repeal of local law number 11 for the year 2005. (636/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to Staten Island ferry service and the repeal of local law number 11 for the year 2005.

Passed: 5/11/05

Local Law Number: 2005/055

Prohibiting employers from locking employees or other individuals working inside a workplace. (629/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting employers from locking employees or other individuals inside a workplace and increasing the fines for obstruction of exits and unlawful change of exits.

Passed: 10/03/05

Local Law Number: 2005/087

Create a temporary task force to study how affordable broadband access can be made available. (625/2005)
A Local Law to establish a temporary advisory committee to advise the mayor and the speaker of the council on issues pertaining to access to broadband technologies within the city of New York.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/126

Requiring the NYC Department of Education to report average class sizes in each school to the City Council (619/2005).
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the New York city department of education to report average class sizes in each school to the City Council.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/125

Maximizing the number of eligible New Yorkers enrolled in the federal food stamp program.
Description: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to increasing the number of eligible New Yorkers enrolled in the federal food stamp program.
Veto overriden by Council: 8/17/05Local Law Number: 2005/082

Naming of 45 thoroughfares and public places. (613/2005)

A Local Law in relation to the naming of 45 thoroughfares and public places.

Passed: 4/20/05

Local Law Number: 2005/043

Health insurance coverage for the surviving spouse ordomestic partner and children of deceased uniformed correctional and sanitation workers. (602/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to health insurance coverage for the surviving spouse or domestic partner and children of deceased uniformed correctional and sanitation workers.

Passed: 4/12/05

Local Law Number: 34/2005

Issuance of a certificate of fitness for individuals orking on supported scaffolds. (597/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to issuance of a certificate of completion for individuals working on supported scaffolds.

Passed: 5/11/05

Local Law Number: 2005/052

Maximizing the number of eligible New Yorkers enrolled in the federal food stamp program (594/2005). A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to maximizing the number of eligible New Yorkers enrolled in the federal food stamp program by developing an on-line application system.

Passed: 8/17/05 *veto override

Local Law Number: 2005/081

Create a temporary task force to study the feasibility of transferring city-owned wetlands to the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation. (566/2005) A Local Law to create a temporary task force to study the feasibility of transferring city-owned wetlands to the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation.

Passed: 8/31/05

Local Law Number: 2005/083

Definition of campaign contribution under the Campaign Finance Law. (564/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the definition of campaign contribution under the Campaign Finance Law.

City Charter rule adopted: 12/17/05

Local Law Number: 2005/105

Possession and sale of graffiti instruments. (556/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the possession and sale of graffiti instruments.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/124

Use of less toxic cleaning and other custodial products. (552/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the purchase of green cleaning and other custodial products.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/123

Requiring the NYC Department of Education to report on the number of temporary and non-standard classrooms in use in the public school system. (550/2005)
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring the New York city department of education to report on the number of temporary and non-standard classrooms in use in the public school system.

Laid over by Committee: 6/15/05

Use of products with recycled content. (545/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the purchase of products with recycled content, and to repeal section 6-122 and subchapter 5 of chapter 3 of title 16 of such code.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/121

Reduction of hazardous substances in products used by the city. (544/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the reduction of hazardous substances in products purchased by the city.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/120

Creation of a central housing referral system to track clients of the HIV and AIDS Services Administration. (543A/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a central housing referral system to track clients of the HIV and AIDS Services Administration.

Signed into Law: 5/19/05

Local Law Number: 2005/051

Reporting requirements for the division of AIDS services or its functional or legal equivalent. (541A/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the reporting requirements for the division of AIDS services or its functional or legal equivalent.

Passed: 4/12/05

Local Law Number: 2005/032

Use of energy efficient products. (536/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the purchase of energy efficient products, and to repeal subdivisions a, c, d, e and f of section 6-127 of such code.
Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/119

Processing of applications for permanent housing for clients of the HIV and AIDS Services Administration. (535A/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to processing of applications for non-emergency housing for clients of the HIV and AIDS Services Administration.

Signed into Law: 5/20/05

Local Law Number: 2005/050

Establishment of an office of environmental purchasing. (534/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to environmental purchasing and the establishment of a director of citywide environmental purchasing.

Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/118

Area eligibility limitations on benefits pursuant to section 421-a of the real property tax law. (530/2005)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to area eligibility limitations on benefits pursuant to section four hundred twenty-one-a of the real property tax law.

Signed into Law 3/09/05

Local Law Number:  2005/022

Creating disclosure requirements for child care facilities following inspections where violations are identified. (522/2004)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating disclosure requirements for child care facilities.

Passed: 3/09/05

Requiring regular reports regarding child care facilities. (516/2004)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring regular reports regarding child day care facilities.
Passed: 1/19/05


Limiting the acquisition of a fire arm to one ninety-day period. (490-A/2004)

A Local Law that will limit the acquisition of a firearm to one per ninety-day period.
Passed: 1/05/2005

Local Law Number: 2005/009

Requiring the reporting of statistics relating to students receiving special education services. (489/2004)
A Local Law that will require the reporting of statistics relating to students receiving special education services.
Referred to Committee by Council: 10/27/2004

Creating a child fatality review advisory team. (480/2004)
A Local Law to create a child fatality review advisory team.
Signed into Law: 12/29/05

Local Law Number: 2005/115

Requiring the public dissemination of information regarding child care facilities. (475/2004)
A Local Law that will require the public dissemination of information regarding child care facilities
Passed: 1/19/05

Local Law Number: 2005/013

Assault Weapons (469-A/2004)
A Local Law related to penalties associated with violating New York City's ban on assault weapons.
Passed: 1/05/2005

Protection of domestic animals from injuries inflicted by dangerous dogs. (465/2004)
A Local Law that will protect domestic animals from injuries inflicted by dangerous dogs.
Refferred to Committee by Council: 9/28/2004

Publication of prescription drug prices. (422/2004)
A Local Law that will require the publication of prescription drug prices.
Referred to Committee by Council

Requiring the posting or dissemination in homeless shelters of signage and other materials relating to the reporting of child abuse and neglect and to proper infant sleeping position and arrangement (408/2004)
A Local Law that will require signs and other information in homeless shelters relating to the reporting of child abuse and neglect and related to proper infant sleeping position and arrangement.
Hearing Held by Committee: 11/09/200

Standards and specifications for accessible facilities and passenger ferry water borne transportation services for disabled individuals in NYC (398/2004)
A Local Law that will require water borne commuter services and facilities to be accessible for disabled persons.
Referred to Committee

Creating a domestic violence fatality review advisory board (366/2004)
A Local Law creating a domestic violence fatality review advisory board.
Laid Over By Committee

Creating a cause of action against certain weapons dealers and manufacturers. (365/2004)
A Local Law that will create a cause of action against certain weapons dealers and manufacturers.
Laid Over by Committee; 11/15/2004

Increasing the penalties for drag racing. (364/2004)
A Local Law that increases the penalties for drag racing.
Passed; 9/28/04; Local Law Number: 2004/046

Suspension of parking meter regulations on Sundays (351/2004)
A Local Law that will suspend parking meter regulations on Sundays. Referred to Committee by Council

Requiring the NYPD and DOE to conduct an annual review and assessment of the need for school safety agents at each school operated by the DOE. (322-A/2004).

A Local Law that will require the New York City Police Department to provide information to the City Council regarding school safety agents.
Passed by Veto Override: 1/05/2005

Requiring all city agencies to record and report information regarding workplace injuries and illnesses (313/2004).

A Local Law that requires all city agencies to record and report information regarding workplace injuries and illnesses.
Passed: 08/12/04; Local Law Number: 2004/041

Preparing inmates for re-integration into society and providing inmates with assistance in applying for state-issued identification and government benefits (310-A/2004).
A Local Law in relation to preparing inmates for re-integration into society and providng inmates with assistance in applying for state-issued identification and government benefits.
Passed; 11/23/2004; Local Law Number: 2004/054

Provide the public with information regarding school violence (226-A/2004).
A Local Law that will require the police department and the department of education to provide the public with information regarding school violence.
Passed by Veto Override: 1/05/2005

Immigration assistance services (223-A/2004)
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to immigration assistance services.
Passed: 06/28/2004; Local Law Number: 2004/031

Placement of automated external defibrillators at certain public places (211/2004).
A Local Law that will require the placement of automated external defibrillators at certain public places
Laid Over By Committee

Provide the City Council with electronic access to the budget data used by OMB (209/2004).
A Local Law that will provide the City Council with electronic access to the budget data used by the Office of Management and Budget to plan, track, and account for capital projects in the City of New York.
Referred to Committee by Council

Make available a nurse to all public /private primary and intermediate schools on a full-time basis. (207-A/2004)
A Local Law that will require the department of health and mental hygiene to make nurses available to public and private primary and intermediate schools.
Passed by Veto Over-ride: 12/07/04; Local Law Number: 2004/057

All entities, engaged in the provision of electrical service to conduct annual equipment inspections, repairs and reports to the council regarding the status of such inspections and repairs (205-A/2004).
A Local Law that requires local electrical companies to regularly check their electrical related infrastructure for stray voltage and for the Department of Transportation to perfrom random stray voltage tests as an independent check on the electrical companies.
Passed; 9/28/04 Local Law Number: 2004/044

Clarifying the rights of pet owners in multiple dwellings (189-A/2004)
A Local Law clarifying the rights of pet owners in multiple dwellings. Re-referred to Committee

Exhibitionist behavior on motorcycles (184/2004)

A Local Law that will ban exhibitionist behavior on motorcycles
Referred to Committee by Council

311 Citizen Service Center Hotline (174-A/2004)

A Local Law that will require the department of information technology and telecommunications to make available periodic reports regarding data collected from the 311 Citizen Service Center hotline.  
Hearing Held by Committee

DOE and NYPD to install video security cameras at all entrance and exit doors of each NYC public school (150-A/2004)
A Local Law that will require the Department of Education to install security cameras at some New York City public schools.
Passed by Committees: 11/10/2004; Local Law Number: 2004/052

Prohibiting the sale of a rifle or shotgun to anyone under 21 years of age. (144-A/2004)

A Local Law that prohibits the sale of a rifle or shotgun to anyone under twenty-one years of age and requires dealers in rifles and shotguns to collect additional information from ammunition purchasers.
Passed: 01/05/2004

Prohibit the use of racial or ethnic profiling by members of the Police Dept. (142-B/2004)
A Local Law that prohibits the use of racial or ethnic profiling by law enforcement offic
Passed: 06/28/2004; Local Law Number: 2004/030

Equal employment benefits to the employees of city contractors. (137-B/2004)
A Local Law that requires the provision of equal employment benefits to the employees of city contractors
Passed: 06/28/2004 Local Law Number: 2004/027

Increasing penalties for violating the housing maintenance code, failing to provide heat and hot water (114-A/2004)
A Local Law that will increase penalties for violating the housing maintenance code by failing to provide adequate heat and hot water
Passed: 12/15/2004

Creating a strict liability casue of action against weapons manufacturers (113/2004)
A Local Law that will create a strict liability cause of action against weapons manufacturers
Referred to Committee by Council

Staten Island Ferry Service (94-A/2004)

A Local Law in relation to Staten Island ferry service
Veto by Mayor: 12/30/04

Fines, Self-Certifications (82/2004)
A Local Law that will increase the fines for false self-certifications of housing code violations, require that occupants are notified when a violation has been self-certified, and extend the length of time in which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development may reinspect self-certified violations before such violations are "deemed corrected."
Referred to Committee by Council

Prohibit the sale/installation of audible motor vehicle alarms (81-A/2004)
A Local Law that will prohibiting the sale and installation of audible motor vehicle alarms
Veto Overridden by Council; 09/28/2004 Local Law Number: 2004/043

Consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers (64/2004)
A Local Law that will expand the consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers
Referred to Committee by Council

Prevention of noisy and offensive motorcycles (55/2004)
A Local Law that will prevent noisy and offensive motorcycles
Hearing Held by Committee

Violations of the noise code that pertain to motorcycles (54/2004)
A Local Law that will create a cause of action against violators of the noise code with respect to the operation of motorcycles
Hearing Held by Committee

Prohibiting the sale, installation and use of motorcycle straight pieces (53/2004)
A Local Law that will prohibit the sale, installation and use of motorcycle straight pipes
Hearing Held by Committee

Improving the mechanism for filing complaints and conducting inspections for housing violations (31/2004)
A Local Law that will improve the mechanism for filing complaints and conducting inspections for housing violations
Referred to Committee by Council

Creating a domestic violence fatality review advisory board (609/2003)
A Local Law that will create a domestic violence fatality review advisory board
Re-introduced as Bill No. 366/2004

Tax exemptions for low-income elderly persons (540/2003)
A Local Law that expands tax exemptions for low-income elderly persons
Passed: 10/24/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/068

Make available a nurse to all public /private primary and intermediate schools on a full-time basis (539/2003)
A Local Law that increases to $24,000 the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens
Passed: 10/24/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/067

Creating a strict liability cause of action against weapons manufacturers (487/2003)

A Local Law that will create a strict liability cause of action against weapons manufacturers
Re-introduced as Bill No. 113 / 2004

Banning the sale of dietary supplements containing herbal ephedrine (450/2003)
A Local Law that will ban the sale of dietary supplements containing herbal ephedrine
Not re-introduced because Ephedra banned federally

Applications for redetermination of SCRIE benefits where there is a permanent reduction in income (410/2003)
A Local Law that requires redetermination of senior citizen rent increase exemption benefits where there is a permanent reduction in income
Passed: 08/19/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/056

Improving the mechanism for filing complaints and conducting inspections for housing violations (400/2003)
A Local Law that will improve the mechanism for filing complaints and conducting inspections for housing violations
Re-introduced as Bill No. 31 / 2004

Creating an adopt-a-park program (399-A/2003)
A Local Law that creats an adopt-a-park program
Passed: 08/19/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/055

Consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers (391/2003)
A Local Law that will expand the consumer bill of rights regarding tax preparers
Re-introduced as Bill No. 64 / 2004

Creating disclosure requirements for tax preparers who offer refund anticipation loans (383-A/2003)
A Local Law that creates disclosure requirements for tax preparers who offer refund anticipation loans
Passed: 04/09/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/031

Clarifying the rights of pet owners in multiple dwellings (380/2003)
A Local Law clarifying the rights of pet owners in multiple dwellings.
Re-introduced as Bill No. 189/2004

Extending the rent stabilization laws (367/2003)
A Local Law that extends the rent stabilization laws
Passed: 03/12/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/021

Exhibitionist behavior on motorcycles (357/2003)

A Local Law that will ban exhibitionist behavior on motorcycles
Re-introduced as Bill No. 184 / 2004

Prohibiting the sale, installation and use of motorcycle straight pipes (356/2003)
A Local Law that will prohibit the sale, installation and use of motorcycle straight pipes
Re-introduced as Bill No. 53 / 2004

Violations of the noise code that pertain to motorcycles (355/2003)

A Local Law that will create a cause of action against violators of the noise code with respect to the operation of motorcycles
Re-introduced as Bill No. 54 / 2004

Prevention of noisy and offensive motorcycles (354-A/2003)
A Local Law that will prevent noisy and offensive motorcycles.
Re-introduced as Bill No. 55 / 2004

Emergency Contraception (285-A/2002)
A Local Law that requires the department of health to make available emergency contraception at its health centers, health stations, health clinics or other health facilities
Passed: 02/26/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/019

Emergency Contraception (281-A/2002)

A Local Law that requires emergency departments to administer emergency contraception to rape victims on request. Passed: 04/09/2003 *by override; Local Law Number: 2003/026

Pharmacies to post signs regarding the sale of emergency contraception (278-A/2002)
A Local Law that requires pharmacies to post signs regarding the sale of emergency contraception, and penalties regarding posting of notices in pharmacies. Passed: 04/09/2003 *by override; Local Law Number: 2003/025

Equal employment benefits to the employees of city contractors (271/2002)
A Local Law that requires the provision of equal employment benefits to the employees of city contractors
Re-Introduced as Bill No. 137-B/2004

Standards and specifications for accessible facilities and passenger ferry water borne transportation services for disabled individuals in NYC (261-A/2002)
A Local Law that will require water borne commuter services and facilities to be accessible for disabled persons.
Re-introduced as Bill No. 398/2004

Displaced building service workers (239-A/2002)

A Local Law that provides transitional and permanent employment to displaced building service workers.
Passed: 11/07/2002 Local Law Number: 2002/039

Liability of property owners for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on sidewalks (193-2002)
A Local Law that holds property owners liable for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on sidewalks
Passed: 06/27/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/049

Employment discrimination against victims of domestic violence (107-A/2002)
A Local Law that requires reasonable accommodation in employment of needs of victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking
Passed: 12/15/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/075

Lead poisoning prevention (101-A/2002)
A Local Law relating to childhood lead poisoning prevention, including the avoidance and remediation of lead*based paint hazards in housing and day care facilities, the repeal of local law number 38 for the year 1999 and the repeal of subdivision h of section 27*2013 and section 27*2126 of such code.
Passed: 02/04/2004 *by override Local Law Number: 2004/001

Prohibit business with institutions that engage in predatory lending practices (67-A/2002)
A Local Law that prohibits the City from doing business with institutions that engage, directly or indirectly, in predatory lending practices, and to regulate the participation of home improvement contractors in the home-loan market
Passed: 11/20/2002 *by override Local Law Number: 2002/036

Low-wage workers, living wage (66-A/2002)
A Local Law that ensures that low-wage workers employed by firms receiving certain service contracts from the City of New York are paid a living wage and are provided health benefits
Passed: 11/07/2002 Local Law Number: 2002/038

POW/MIA flag displaying (52-A/2002)
A Local Law that requires the POW/MIA flag to be displayed wherever the American flag is displayed
Passed: 05/14/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/032

Fines, Self-Certifications (40/2002)
A Local Law that will increase the fines for false self-certifications of housing code violations, require that occupants are notified when a violation has been self-certified, and extend the length of time in which the Department of Housing Preservation and Development may reinspect self-certified violations before such violations are "deemed corrected."
Re-introduced as Bill No. 82

Provision of language assistance services (38-A/2002)
A Local Law that requires the provision of language assistance services to anyone who needs such services
Passed: 12/15/2003 Local Law Number: 2003/073

Low-wage workers, living wage (66-A/2002)
This will ensure that low-wage workers employed by firms receiving certain service contracts from the City of New York are paid a living wage and are provided health benefits. Passed

Prohibit business with institutions that engage in predatory lending practices (67-A/2002)
This prohibits the City from doing business with institutions that engage, directly or indirectly, in predatory lending practices. Passed

Placement of automatic external defibrillators at certain public places (86-2002)
A Local Law that will require the placement of automatic external defibrillators at certain public places
Re-Introduced as Bill No. 211 / 2004







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