Committee on Civil Service and Labor

Thursday, April 10, 2025 · 11:30 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Civil Service and Labor advanced two measures aimed at expanding job opportunities: one to waive civil service exam fees for high school students and first-time applicants, and another calling on the state to eliminate subminimum wages for disabled and older workers. Both proposals passed committee with amendments after discussion.

Key Decisions

  • Civil Service Exam Fee Waivers for High School Students and First-Time Applicants Passed
  • Resolution to Eliminate Subminimum Wage Based on Disability or Age (State-Level) Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0671-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil service examination fee waivers for high school students and first time applicants
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Res 0333-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, S. 28A /A. 1006, which would eliminate the subminimum wage for employees based on their disability or age.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Res 0333-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, S. 28A /A. 1006, which would eliminate the subminimum wage for employees based on their disability or age.
    Resolution
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Resolution was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  4. Res 0333-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, S. 28A /A. 1006, which would eliminate the subminimum wage for employees based on their disability or age.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  5. Roll Call
  6. Int 0671-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil service examination fee waivers for high school students and first time applicants
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  7. Int 0671-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil service examination fee waivers for high school students and first time applicants
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

  8. Res 0333-2024 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, S. 28A /A. 1006, which would eliminate the subminimum wage for employees based on their disability or age.
    Resolution
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Resolution was Amended by Committee

  9. Int 0671-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to civil service examination fee waivers for high school students and first time applicants
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee