Chair Sanchez opens hearing and announces vote on Int 857A and 872A
Chair Justin Sanchez opens the hearing and announces the committee will vote on Int 857A, sponsored by Speaker Julie Menin, and Int 872A, sponsored by Councilmember Shahana Hanif. He notes both bills were previously heard on May 19, 2026, with testimony from DSNY and the public.
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today's hearing by the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management.
The purpose of this hearing is to hold a vote on introduction number 857A, sponsored by Speaker Julie-Menin, and introduction number 872A by Councilmember Shahana Hanif.
The committee previously heard both of these bills at a hearing on May 19, 2026, where it received testimony from representatives of the Department of Sanitation and interested members of the public.