Local law · Int 0212-2024
Requiring the department of citywide administrative services to provide civil service exams in plain, simple language
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of citywide administrative services to provide civil service exams in plain, simple language
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services to identify civil service positions that require an exam and offer those exams in plain, simple language at the lowest reading comprehension level that is practicable for that position.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Cosponsors
Carmen N. De La Rosa, Lincoln Restler and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 19, 2024
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
- Nov 19, 2024
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Civil Service and Labor
- Nov 19, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Civil Service and Labor
- Nov 19, 2024
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
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- Nov 19, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Civil Service and Labor
- Nov 19, 2024
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council