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Council Member Farah N. Louis introduces three new pieces of legislation
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Council Member Farah N. Louis introduces three new pieces of legislation focused on pay transparency, cannabis dispensary placement, and discounted bike share rates for students. She emphasizes the importance of these bills in addressing equity, transparency, and accessibility for New Yorkers.
- Resolution 887 calls for legislation requiring employers to disclose all forms of compensation, including bonuses and stock options.
- Intro 1286 proposes prohibiting adult-use cannabis dispensaries from operating within 500 feet of public youth facilities.
- Intro 1287, part of the Wheel Deal package, requires the current bike share program to offer discounted rates to public school students aged 16 and older.
Farah N. Louis
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Thank you madam majority leader.
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Today I'm proud to introduce three important pieces of legislation each of which reflect on commitment to equity, transparency, and accessibility for all New Yorkers.
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The first, RESL eight eight seven calls on the state and governor to pass legislation that would require employers to disclose all forms of compensation including bonuses, stock options and commissions.
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While salary transparency laws have moved us in the right direction, too many workers are still left negotiating in the dark.
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Employees deserve to understand the full scope of what they are being offered without clear information on total compensation, workers especially women of color and people of color remain at a disadvantage when negotiating pay.
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Full transparency is essential to achieving real pay equity.
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The second intro twelve eighty six addresses the responsible placement of adult use cannabis dispensaries.
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It would prohibit any dispensary from operating within 500 feet of a public youth facility.
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As the legal cannabis market continues to grow, it is important that we implement thoughtful regulations that consider the needs of young people.
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The last Intro twelve eighty seven, part of the Wheel Deal package in partnership with council member Marte requires the current bike share program to offer a discounted rate to public school students who are 16 years of age or older.
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For many young people bike share programs provide a critical link to school, work and other opportunities by removing financial barriers, we are helping students move more freely through the city and encouraging sustainable healthy modes of transportation.
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Each of these bills address a different challenge New Yorkers are experiencing.
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I urge my colleagues to support these bills and to help move our city forward.
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Thank you.