Empower the New York State Council on the Arts to designate Little Yemen as a cultural district.(S.6487C/A.7033D)

Timeline

1. Thu, May 14, 2026
   Introduced in the Council
   Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
   City Council: “Introduced by Council”
2. Thu, May 14, 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. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
   Public hearing: Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
   Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
   Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
4. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
   Changes proposed
   A revised version was introduced in committee.
   Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations: “Amendment Proposed by Comm” · meeting
5. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
   Text amended
   The committee adopted a new version (the letter after the bill number changes).
   Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations: “Amended by Committee” · meeting
6. Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · version A
   Committee vote: approved
   Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations voted on it.
   Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations: “Approved by Committee” · meeting · roll call
7. Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · version A
   Full Council vote: passed
   All 51 members could vote at a Stated Meeting.
   City Council: “Approved, by Council” · meeting

How members voted