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Int 0048-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee

Translating the citizen’s air complaint program portal into the designated citywide languages.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts; last step: environmental protection and waterfronts postponed a decision on Oct 20, 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing (current step)
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would require the Department of Environmental Protection to translate the Citizen’s Air Complaint portal into the languages other than English that are most commonly spoken by residents of the City with limited English proficiency.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jan 29, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Tue, Oct 20, 2026
    Public hearing: Environmental Protection and Waterfronts
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Tue, Oct 20, 2026
    Environmental Protection and Waterfronts postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.