Establishing a task force to examine labor issues related to neighborhood rezonings

Summary

This bill would establish a task force to examine labor issues related to neighborhood rezonings approved after January 1, 2016. The task force would consist of public officials and representatives from construction, labor and community organizations. The task force would be required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council. In developing the report, the task force would be required to examine the use of any contractors or subcontractors with a history of labor, construction or worker safety violations on affordable housing or economic development projects related to neighborhood rezonings, as well as the efficacy of the HireNYC program and other efforts to connect job openings to City residents in connection with neighborhood rezonings.

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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.

Committee on Economic Development

Full history

1. Dec 31, 2025

   Filed

   This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

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2. Feb 28, 2024

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

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3. Feb 28, 2024

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Economic Development

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