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Int 1124-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee

Requiring the reapplication of food protection course certification every 5 years.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Health; last step: health postponed a decision on Oct 19, 2026.

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

Official summary

This bill would require any person who is charged with managing or supervising the operation of a food service establishment to obtain a food protection course certificate every 5 years.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Oct 8, 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. Mon, Oct 19, 2026
    Public hearing: Health
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Health: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Mon, Oct 19, 2026
    Health postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Health: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.