Rita C. Joseph

Record summary

What they work on

Based on the 48 bills Rita C. Joseph has sponsored that carry a topic, of 51 in total.

• Education18 bills
• Transportation & Transit11 bills
• Health & Public Health6 bills
• Environment & Climate3 bills
• Housing3 bills
• Civil Rights & Liberties2 bills
• Economy & Jobs2 bills
• Elections & Government Reform1 bill

Counted from the public record of bills they sponsored. It describes what they have worked on, not where they stand.

Committees

• Committee of the Whole19 bills
• Committee on Children and Youth75 bills
• Committee on Disabilities10 bills
• Committee on Education159 bills
• Committee on Higher Education, chair11 bills
• Committee on Housing and Buildings322 bills
• Committee on Immigration60 bills
• Subcommittee on Early Childhood Education8 bills

The bill count is what is currently before each committee, not what this member filed.

Legislation sponsored, most recent first

• The installation of protected bicycle lanes

  Int 0613-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Oct 27, 2026

• Requiring a report regarding an analysis of gender-based violence in the city

  Int 1144-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Oct 27, 2026

• Requiring a report regarding an analysis of gender-based violence in the city

  T2026-2561Local lawIntroducedLatest action Oct 20, 2026

• Requiring the department of education to report on Medicaid reimbursements

  Int 1111-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Oct 8, 2026

• Legislation to amend the Education Law, in relation to requiring instruction on the history, contributions…

  Res 0528-2026Asking AlbanyAdoptedLatest action Jun 30, 2026

• Reporting on warming centers

  Int 0790-2026Local lawEnactedLatest action Jun 1, 2026

• Special activation of the open streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic

  Int 0257-2026Local lawEnactedLatest action Mar 30, 2026

• Prohibiting the sale of flavored cigarettes

  Int 0609-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026

• Requiring the department of education to create a plan to administer specialized high schools admission tests on a school day

  Int 0608-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026

• The sale and use of diesel-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers

  Int 0604-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026

• Notification of intent to alter or demolish certain rent regulated housing accommodations

  Int 0610-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026

• Requiring the installation of cameras on street sweepers to photograph and report parking, stopping or standing violations

  Int 0611-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026

• A universal summer youth program plan

  Int 0603-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026

• Requiring the installation of speed humps on roadways adjacent to any park equal or greater than one acre

  Int 0605-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026

• Requiring the department of transportation to investigate vehicle collisions

  Int 0606-2026Local lawIn committeeLatest action Feb 12, 2026

Recent recorded votes

• Voted yes

  An exemption from real property taxes for property located at Block 12334, Lot 273, Queens, pursuant to Section 577 of the Private Housing Finance Law…

  Vote: Approved, by Council

  Res 0707-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Increasing access to data regarding gender-based violence

  Vote: Approved by Council

  Int 0296-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget

  Vote: Approved, by Council

  Res 0695-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Renaming one thoroughfare and public place in the Borough of Queens, Edgemere Avenue, and to amend the official map of the city of New York accordingly

  Vote: Approved by Council

  Int 0927-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Approving an Urban Development Action Area Project pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law for property located at 48 Convent Avenue…

  Vote: Approved, by Council

  Res 0709-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Absent

  Opposing the federally proposed rule change titled, “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs” and calling on the Federal Government to prioritize…

  Vote: Approved by Committee

  Res 0650-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Increasing the maximum income level qualifying for exemption from rent increases granted to certain senior citizens and persons with disabilities and adjusting…

  Vote: Approved by Council

  Int 0978-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Reporting on voter registration and voting in city jails

  Vote: Approved by Council

  Int 0797-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  ULURP No. N 220450 ZRK, for a Zoning Text amendment (L.U. No. 143)

  Vote: Approved, by Council

  Res 0712-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

• Voted yes

  Giving qualified entities a first opportunity to submit a statement of interest and a first opportunity to purchase certain properties

  Vote: Approved by Council

  Int 0905-2026Oct 22, 2026Result: passed

District

Contact the office

Website

council.nyc.gov/rita-joseph (opens in a new tab)

Phone

718-287-8762

Email

District40@council.nyc.gov

Office

930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226