NYC Council · Int 0597-2024 · Filed (End of Session)

Requiring an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all council members for the passage of any local law or resolution that raises taxes

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Introduced Mar 7, 2024

Official status: Filed (End of Session)

Derived from the official record below.

Officially: “A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to requiring an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all council members for the passage of any local law or resolution that raises taxes” Read the full text

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What it does

This bill would require a 2/3 vote, rather than a majority, by the Council for any local law that increases taxes, reduces or eliminates tax deductions, or increases fees.

Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.