Joann Ariola

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025
District 32 (Queens)

Comittees

Caucus - Common-Sense Caucus
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management (chair)
Committee on Health
Committee on Public Safety
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee on Veterans
Queens Delegation of the New York City Council



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Legislation (2024-2025 Session)

Council member Joann Ariola has introduced 10 bills in the current legislative session.

7 bills are in Committee , 1 bills are Laid Over in Committee , 2 bills are Enacted (Mayor's Desk for Signature)

intro.nyc/0103-2024 Mayor's Desk for Signature Notification of the removal of parking spaces.
with 20 sponsors
intro.nyc/0104-2024 Mayor's Desk for Signature Requiring the DOT to consult with the FDNY prior to approving open street applications, bicycle lane projects, and major transportation projects.
with 22 sponsors
intro.nyc/0657-2024 Creation of a small business disaster recovery and resiliency advisory board.
with 18 sponsors
intro.nyc/0959-2024 Providing rental assistance to homeless veterans.
with 21 sponsors
intro.nyc/0999-2024 Installation of vape detectors in public middle and high schools.
with 14 sponsors
intro.nyc/1015-2024 Prohibiting the wearing of ski masks in public places, on school premises, and on child care program premises
with 6 sponsors
intro.nyc/1139-2024 Hours of operation of adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries.
intro.nyc/1140-2024 Annual reporting on firehouse vehicles, equipment and supplies.
intro.nyc/1141-2024 Requiring the installation of security cameras in parks.
intro.nyc/1142-2024 Installing child with autism warning plaques on streets.
with 2 sponsors

Sponsored Legislation

Council member Joann Ariola has sponsored 100 bills originally introduced by other Council members in the current legislative session.

intro.nyc/0001-2024 Enacted The naming of the Paul A. Vallone Queens Animal Care Center.
Introduced by Adrienne E. Adams
intro.nyc/0025-2024 Enacted Provision of senior citizen rent increase exemption application forms pre-populated with applicable data to eligible persons living in city-supervised Mitchell-Lama housing.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz
intro.nyc/0041-2024 Limitation on parking of mobile homes and trailers on residential streets.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0042-2024 Imposing a limit upon the real property tax levy.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0058-2024 Delaying the greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements outlined in Local Law 97 by 7 years.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0059-2024 Temporarily exempting certain covered buildings from building emissions limits and studying the impact of such limits on such buildings and on the electrical distribution grid.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0060-2024 Prohibiting the operation of electric scooters and bicycles with electric assist in parks.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0079-2024 Installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.
Introduced by Lincoln Restler
intro.nyc/0093-2024 Enacted Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to develop a healthy nyc population health agenda.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman
intro.nyc/0100-2024 Suspension of alternate side parking regulations on Losar.
Introduced by Julie Won
intro.nyc/0101-2024 Property tax exemption for members of a volunteer firefighting or ambulance service.
Introduced by Kalman Yeger
intro.nyc/0102-2024 Requiring that notices of violation issued by the department of sanitation be accompanied by a photograph of the alleged violation.
Introduced by Kalman Yeger
intro.nyc/0126-2024 Enacted Requiring provision of body armor to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services.
Introduced by Joseph C. Borelli
intro.nyc/0127-2024 Enacted Providing de-escalation and self-defense training to fire department employees within the bureau of emergency medical services providing emergency medical services.
Introduced by Joseph C. Borelli
intro.nyc/0134-2024 Enacted Requiring regular reports on the redevelopment plans at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0160-2024 Requiring carbon monoxide detecting devices in the basements of certain dwellings.
Introduced by David M. Carr
intro.nyc/0218-2024 Requiring towing companies to remove debris from the scene of an accident.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0219-2024 Delayed repairs to sidewalks damaged by city-owned trees.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0220-2024 Undertaking of surveys before planting trees.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0221-2024 Requiring the parks department to repair damage caused by trees owned by the city of New York.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0222-2024 Restricting the parking of certain commercial vehicles in residential streets overnight.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0224-2024 Street markings indicating locations of fire hydrants.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0225-2024 Requiring DEP to post information online regarding scheduled and requested infrastructure services.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0265-2024 Mayor's Desk for Signature Improving benefits enrollment processes for city employees.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0340-2024 Automatic waiver of certain additional penalties for a parking violation if a vehicle owner responds to a notice of violation between forty-five and ninety days of its issuance.
Introduced by Mercedes Narcisse
intro.nyc/0353-2024 Enacted Installation of solar photovoltaic systems on city-owned property.
Introduced by Sandy Nurse
intro.nyc/0369-2024 Pilot program for the use of unmanned aircraft systems in the inspection of the exterior walls of buildings greater than six stories in height.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0391-2024 Sidewalk shed design requirements.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0392-2024 Requiring permit holders responsible for sidewalk sheds or scaffolding to repair or replace certain damaged city-owned trees.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0393-2024 Removing construction-related equipment.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0394-2024 Altering the timeline of initial façade examinations for new construction and coordinating all façade examinations on each city block.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0397-2024 Amending the nuisance abatement law regarding the sale or delivery of cannabis.
Introduced by Keith Powers
intro.nyc/0403-2024 The cleaning of catch basins and reports on catch basin cleanups and maintenance.
Introduced by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
intro.nyc/0429-2024 Periodic inspections of gas piping systems, ordinary plumbing work, reestablishing the plumbing and fire suppression piping contractor license board, piping systems, emergency work, fire suppression piping work, and seizure.
Introduced by Pierina Ana Sanchez
intro.nyc/0463-2024 Requiring the creation of a publicly accessible online database and notification system for towed vehicles.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov
intro.nyc/0464-2024 Clearly identifying city-licensed vehicles that are powered by lithium-ion batteries.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov
intro.nyc/0465-2024 Requiring the department of housing preservation and development to submit reports on veteran preference in Mitchell-Lama developments.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov
intro.nyc/0466-2024 Creation of a public database to track the expenditure of funds in connection with increased migrant arrivals.
Introduced by Inna Vernikov
intro.nyc/0468-2024 Enacted Department of transportation posting information on traffic-control device and speed reducer requests on its website.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0532-2024 Mayor's Desk for Signature Reimbursing small nonpublic schools for the cost of security guard services.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan
intro.nyc/0557-2024 Mayor's Desk for Signature Adding a 311 complaint category for unlicensed cannabis retailers.
Introduced by Gale A. Brewer
intro.nyc/0593-2024 Door to door commercial solicitations.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0594-2024 Increasing penalties for excessive noise from speakers and motor vehicles.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0595-2024 Creating an annual report on the performance of department of homeless services providers.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0596-2024 The mayor’s office of operations establishing and maintaining an online tool for measuring performance of city agencies.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0597-2024 Requiring an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all council members for the passage of any local law or resolution that raises taxes
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0599-2024 Increasing certain penalties for excessive noise from a personal audio device on or inside a motor vehicle.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0602-2024 Reports of illegal towing to 311.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0603-2024 Requiring that the department of transportation maintain curb heights following street construction.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0606-2024 Requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0610-2024 A vehicle theft prevention program.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0624-2024 Reporting on criteria for mask mandates in schools within the city school district upon the implementation of such a mandate and monthly thereafter for the duration of such a mandate.
Introduced by Vickie Paladino
intro.nyc/0643-2024 A plan to identify and facilitate the use of indoor facilities for basketball games.
Introduced by Kevin C. Riley
intro.nyc/0686-2024 Supporting veteran vendors.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0687-2024 Waiving permit fees for mobile food unit commissaries that reserve space for veteran vendors.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0688-2024 Cure periods for certain violations by veterans service organizations
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0718-2024 Requiring family building benefits for city employees.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman
intro.nyc/0740-2024 Establishing a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans.
Introduced by Joseph C. Borelli
intro.nyc/0744-2024 Duplicate 311 requests for service and complaints.
Introduced by Eric Dinowitz
intro.nyc/0751-2024 Creation of a residential fire emergency response guide.
Introduced by Jennifer Gutiérrez
intro.nyc/0754-2024 Requiring the Department of Homeless Services to report information regarding veterans entering and exiting shelter
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0755-2024 Prohibiting new smoking paraphernalia retailer dealers near schools
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0756-2024 The creation of an interagency derelict housing and neglected property task force
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0757-2024 Requiring civilian complaint review board members to participate in a ride-along with a member of the police department.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0758-2024 Requiring civilian complaint review board members and investigators to participate in a firearm use and safety training conducted by the police department.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0763-2024 Requiring that law enforcement officers responding to noise complaints carry sound level meters
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0772-2024 Building emissions calculations, adjustments and penalties.
Introduced by Linda Lee
intro.nyc/0799-2024 Panic buttons for small business operators.
Introduced by Althea V. Stevens
intro.nyc/0800-2024 Tree maintenance prioritization
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0815-2024 Enacted Creation of a flood risk area map showing both the rainfall risk area and the coastal flood risk area.
Introduced by James F. Gennaro
intro.nyc/0864-2024 Study and report on the expansion of ferry service along the Rockaway Peninsula.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/0869-2024 Enacted Outreach and education regarding parental mental health resources.
Introduced by Jennifer Gutiérrez
intro.nyc/0872-2024 Creating an interagency task force on squatting.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0874-2024 Establishing a pilot abatement program for unsafe operators of pedal-assist bicycles.
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0875-2024 Requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets
Introduced by Kamillah Hanks
intro.nyc/0876-2024 Study and report on the ownership and maintenance of utility poles.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0880-2024 Community notification of proposed major transportation projects
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0882-2024 The installation and maintenance of tree guards
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0885-2024 Remediating lead water hazards in schools and facilities providing day care services
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0907-2024 Reporting on locations in which persons are squatting.
Introduced by Susan Zhuang
intro.nyc/0926-2024 Creation of appropriate and responsible use practices for artificial intelligence tools used by city agencies.
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/0938-2024 Study regarding the feasibility of providing parents with an annual $10,000 tuition reimbursement payment per student to cover the cost of nonpublic schooling and the repeal of this local law upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Joseph C. Borelli
intro.nyc/0945-2024 Repeal sections 9-131, 9-205, 10-178, and 14-154 of the administrative code of the city of New York, relating to persons not to be detained and immigration enforcement.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0967-2024 Carriage horses and horse drawn cabs.
Introduced by Robert F. Holden
intro.nyc/0968-2024 Enacted Naming of 100 thoroughfares and public places.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/0978-2024 Requiring the 311 customer service center to provide relevant resources in response to tree pruning-related requests
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/0986-2024 Pilot program to involve mental health professionals and professional candidates in student wellness clubs in public middle and high schools.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/0991-2024 Enacted Licensing Hotels
Introduced by Julie Menin
intro.nyc/1002-2024 Requiring all schools to stock airway clearance devices, and to repeal section two of such local law upon the expiration thereof.
Introduced by Kristy Marmorato
intro.nyc/1018-2024 Mayor's Desk for Signature Prohibiting the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops, and to repeal paragraph 5 of subdivision d of section 17-373, and sections 17-1703, 17-1704, and 17-1705 of such code, relating to required information, recordkeeping, and minimum standards in pet shops.
Introduced by Justin L. Brannan
intro.nyc/1022-2024 Mayor's Desk for Signature Requiring a study and plan regarding naturally occurring retirement communities and aging in place.
Introduced by Jennifer Gutiérrez
intro.nyc/1047-2024 Establishing a sleep apnea screening pilot program and public education and outreach campaign.
Introduced by Shaun Abreu
intro.nyc/1057-2024 Student journalism programming at the city’s high schools.
Introduced by Rita C. Joseph
intro.nyc/1085-2024 Watch list of commercial landlords determined to have knowingly leased premises to, or otherwise allowed the use of premises by, unlicensed sellers of cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, tobacco products, or illicit cannabis.
Introduced by Lynn C. Schulman
intro.nyc/1105-2024 Tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.
Introduced by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
intro.nyc/1114-2024 Requiring the commissioner of transportation to create an online capital project tracker.
Introduced by Julie Won
intro.nyc/1126-2024 Official waste bins for residential buildings with nine or fewer dwelling units.
Introduced by Yusef Salaam
intro.nyc/1129-2024 Complaints to 311 about overhead wires.
Introduced by Nantasha M. Williams
intro.nyc/1153-2024 Mayor's Desk for Signature Naming of 109 thoroughfares and public places.
Introduced by Shekar Krishnan
intro.nyc/1156-2024 Establishing a prevailing wage requirement for covered workers in financially assisted facilities.
Introduced by Kevin C. Riley