{"id":46,"date":"2023-01-23T18:12:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T18:12:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:27:17","slug":"budget-requests","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/budget-requests\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislative Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/04\/646740959_10165365203924073_2010191223374489824_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/04\/646740959_10165365203924073_2010191223374489824_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/04\/646740959_10165365203924073_2010191223374489824_n-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/04\/646740959_10165365203924073_2010191223374489824_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/04\/646740959_10165365203924073_2010191223374489824_n-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/04\/646740959_10165365203924073_2010191223374489824_n-1300x867.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/04\/646740959_10165365203924073_2010191223374489824_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Below are just some of the bills Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse has introduced. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0700-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0700-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to provide public educational outreach regarding pediatric obesity.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0325-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0325-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on the State Legislature to fully fund Medicaid to cover 100% of care costs at public, not-for-profit, and safety net hospitals by FY 2028.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0699-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0699-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to establish standards and reporting requirements for indoor air quality in NYC public schools.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0701-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0701-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to establish an Office of Organ Transplant Equity within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0696-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0696-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to expand outreach and education on the proper disposal of household cooking oil and grease.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0704-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0704-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to establish ferry service at Canarsie Pier.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0698-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0698-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to establish a committee on city healthcare services within the New York City Charter.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0324-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0324-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on the State Legislature to require hospitals to disclose demographic data on cesarean sections and reduce unnecessary C-sections among disproportionately affected populations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0697-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0697-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to launch a public information and outreach campaign regarding uterine fibroids.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0695-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0695-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to require the Department of Correction to report on jail population statistics.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0703-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0703-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to establish a Special Inspector of Cybersecurity within the Department of Investigation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0702-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0702-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to establish protocols for responding to students experiencing mental health crises.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0338-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0338-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to provide legal assistance to small business tenants on compliance with accessibility laws.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0112-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0112-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on the State Legislature to require private developers of battery energy storage systems to provide liability insurance covering losses from battery fires to nearby property owners.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0181-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0181-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on the State Legislature to require greater and more consistent disclosure of medical cost estimates by New York hospitals.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0118-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0118-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on New York State to collect and publish annual data on diabetes-related amputations and encourage hospitals to develop reduction strategies.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0115-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0115-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on the State Legislature to pass the Sickle Cell Treatment Act (S1839A\/A2609 and S1890\/A2661).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0114-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0114-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on New York State to extend eligibility for the Medication Aide Certification to certified nursing assistants.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0113-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0113-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on the State Legislature to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for nursing homes by at least 20% to ease staffing and capacity constraints.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0117-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0117-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on New York State to prevent Mount Sinai Health System from closing the 16th Street Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital campus.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0116-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0116-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on the Mount Sinai Health System to keep the 16th Street Mount Sinai Beth Israel hospital campus open.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0332-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0332-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to require the Department of Buildings to notify building owners about emergency demolitions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0331-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0331-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to provide a resource guide regarding shared driveways.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0337-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0337-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to study and report on the fees and costs required to start and maintain a small business in NYC.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0325-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0325-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to require the Office for Neighborhood Safety and the Prevention of Gun Violence to provide notice and report on the crisis management system.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0340-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0340-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to automatically waive certain additional parking violation penalties if a vehicle owner responds to a notice between 45 and 90 days of issuance.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0339-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0339-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to prohibit the issuance of multiple bus lane violation tickets for the same infraction within a one-hour period.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0336-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0336-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to pilot a program requiring the Department of Small Business Services to implement and report on small business incubators within public housing facilities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0335-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0335-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to require the NYPD to report on use-of-force incidents where an officer displayed or unholstered a weapon.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0334-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0334-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to expand resources available to victims of motor vehicle collisions.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0333-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0333-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to establish a task force to study city mental health resources and hospital and jail bed capacity, and issue recommendations for addressing deficiencies.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0330-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0330-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to submit a plan to improve nurse staffing levels at hospitals.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0329-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0329-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop and distribute marijuana educational materials to youth services programs and students.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0328-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0328-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to establish a website for requesting free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests and personal protective equipment.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0326-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0326-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to require reporting on civilian complaint cases transferred from the CCRB due to lack of jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0327-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0327-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to reimburse nonpublic schools for the cost of video surveillance cameras.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Below are just some of the bills Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse has introduced. <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Int0700-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Int 0700-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 A local law to provide public educational outreach regarding pediatric obesity.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legistar.council.nyc.gov\/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=Res0325-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Res 0325-2026<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Resolution calling on the State Legislature to fully fund Medicaid to cover 100% of care costs at public, not-for-profit, and safety net hospitals by FY 2028.<\/li>\n<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong><small><a href=\"https:\/\/council.nyc.gov\/mercedes-narcisse\/budget-requests\/\">READ 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