Developing a strategic blueprint to reduce capital project durations by at least 25 percent.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law in relation to developing a strategic blueprint to reduce capital project durations by at least 25 percent” Read the full text
Transportation and Infrastructure
What it does
This bill would require the Department of Design and Construction to coordinate with other agencies as appropriate to prepare a strategic blueprint to reduce the duration of capital projects by at least 25 percent. Such blueprint would review, at a minimum, early completion incentives; standardization of processes, timelines, and forms; and agency coordination with utility companies.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Contracts
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Contracts
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Transportation and Infrastructure committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Shaun Abreu · chairChristopher MarteEric DinowitzFarah N. LouisJulie WonJustin E. SanchezPhil WongPierina Ana SanchezSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShahana K. HanifShekar Krishnan
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 263
officialInt. No. 263
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialCommittee Report 4/29/26
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialHearing Testimony 4/29/26
officialHearing Transcript 4/29/26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
15
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Shekar KrishnanFarah N. LouisSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShaun AbreuGale A. BrewerCrystal HudsonShahana K. HanifAlthea V. StevensSandra UngOswald J. FelizLynn C. SchulmanJennifer GutiérrezPhil WongShanel Thomas-HenryFrank Morano
Who is lobbying on this
From 3 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Laid Over by Committee (Apr 29, 2026).