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Chair, Higher Education Committee

Rita C. Joseph

District 40. Serves on Children and Youth, Higher Education, Immigration, Disabilities, Education, and more. Current term ends December 31, 2029.

Children and YouthHigher EducationImmigrationDisabilitiesEducationHousing and Buildings

Their record since 2022

60
bills led (prime sponsor)
17
became law · a 28% pass rate
676
bills co-sponsored
Career totals from official Council records, 2010 to today. Pass rate measures what they lead to enactment, not their full influence.

Who funds them

Itemized contributions from official campaign finance records, current election cycle. It shows who funds whom. It does not prove why anyone votes.

Who lobbies them

From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filings (2025 to 2026) that name Rita as a lobbying target. Self-reported by lobbying firms. Being lobbied is not an accusation; it maps who is paying for whose attention.

Also sponsoring

NYC Council·Int 0276-2024Became law
Prohibit high-volume for-hire vehicle services (“for-hire vehicle services”) from deactivating high-volume for-hire...
This bill would prohibit high-volume for-hire vehicle services (“for-hire vehicle services”) from deactivating high-volume for-hire vehicle drivers (“drivers”), unless due to just cause, a bona fide economic reason, or if required to by law.
NYC Council·Int 0431-2024Became law
Expand the number of licenses that are available to vend food and merchandise on the sidewalks of New York City
This bill would expand the number of licenses that are available to vend food and merchandise on the sidewalks of New York City.
NYC Council·Int 0808-2024Filed (died at end of session)
Clarify how employers determine the range of pay they would offer for a posted position
This bill would clarify how employers determine the range of pay they would offer for a posted position.
NYC Council·Int 0902-2024Filed (died at end of session)
Give certain not-for-profits or joint ventures between not-for-profits and other entities, as certified by the...
This bill would give certain not-for-profits or joint ventures between not-for-profits and other entities, as certified by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (“HPD”), a first opportunity to submit a statement of interest in purchasing and a first opportunity to purchase certain residential properties when offered for sale.
NYC Council·Int 0910-2024Became law
Require housing developers of certain housing development projects that receive city financial assistance to pay...
This bill would require housing developers of certain housing development projects that receive city financial assistance to pay their workers a minimum combined wage and essential benefits package of at least $40 per hour with no less than $25 of that package being wages.
NYC Council·Int 0925-2024Became law
Require biennial inspections of steam radiators located in apartments where a child under 6 resides and in the...
This bill would require biennial inspections of steam radiators located in apartments where a child under 6 resides and in the common areas of such buildings.

Voting record

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