Local law · Int 0522-2024
The establishment of a department of coastal protection
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment of a department of coastal protection
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New York City Council
Sponsor
Justin L. Brannan
Summary
This bill would create a Department of Coastal Protection, headed by a Commissioner of Coastal Protection. The Commissioner would be responsible for developing policies and programs relating to coastal protection measures in the City and educating the public about such coastal protection measures.
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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
James F. Gennaro, Lincoln Restler and 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Mar 7, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council