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Recently active Boston legislation

Items referred to, pending in, or held by a committee.

In committee

Step 2 of 4 · 22 items

Next: The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.

  • 2026-0337 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced February 9, 2026

    Call for independent audit of Boston Public Schools finances

    The Boston City Council has ordered a full, independent audit of Boston Public Schools to examine the district’s finances, operations, and program effectiveness.

    updated September 2, 2026

  • 2026-1601 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced August 24, 2026

    Explore Raising CPA Funds for Affordable Housing

    This matter asks the City Council to hold a hearing on increasing the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds devoted to affordable housing.

    updated August 27, 2026

  • 2026-0932 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Hold hearing on BWSC discounts for seniors and disabilities

    This matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss the Boston Water and Sewer Commission discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities.

    updated August 17, 2026

  • 2026-1397 · Mayor's directive · Introduced July 20, 2026

    Accept $84,210 HVAC gift for city facilities

    The City would accept and expend a gift of 43 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning units valued at $84,210 from FWC2026 US, Inc.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1394 · Mayor's directive · Introduced July 16, 2026

    Authorize grant funds for 40-hour CIT training

    The Mayor transmitted an order to accept and expend a grant of $240,806.50 from the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for the Boston Police Department.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1350 · Formal position, not binding · Introduced July 6, 2026

    Support Maintaining Proposition 2 1/2 in Boston

    The City Council resolution expresses support for maintaining Proposition 2 1/2 and its limits on property tax growth.

    updated July 9, 2026

  • 2026-1104 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced June 1, 2026

    Hold hearing on Boston Human Rights Commission elimination

    The City Council adopted a hearing order to examine the proposed elimination of the Boston Human Rights Commission in the FY27 Operating Budget.

    updated June 18, 2026

  • 2026-1101 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 26, 2026

    Schedule hearing on Main Streets audit findings

    This matter requests a City Council hearing to discuss Boston’s Main Streets Programs and the Wolf & Company audit released in December 2025.

    updated June 5, 2026

  • 2026-1085 · Mayor's directive · Introduced May 28, 2026

    Approve $20,930 grant for El Centro IT fellowship program

    The Mayor proposes accepting and expending a $20,930 grant from the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston to support the El Centro IT training fellowship administered by the Department of Innovation & Technology.

    updated June 5, 2026

  • 2026-0812 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced April 13, 2026

    Review ARPA Funds Transparency and Compliance

    This matter requests a hearing to examine Boston’s use of federal ARPA funds and any concerns about noncompliance or lack of transparency.

    updated June 1, 2026

  • 2026-0633 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced March 21, 2026

    Audit Budget Amendments Process by City Council

    This matter orders a hearing to review how the City Council budgets amendments are proposed, reviewed, funded, and reported.

    updated June 1, 2026

  • 2026-1058 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Hold hearing on FY27 property tax rates

    The City Council will hold a hearing to examine FY27 property tax rates and related revenue projections.

    updated May 28, 2026

  • 2026-1056 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 18, 2026

    Hold hearing on FY26 snow removal costs

    The City Council referred this matter for a hearing to review FY26 snow and winter management costs, including how more than $28 million was spent by January 31, 2026.

    updated May 21, 2026

  • 2026-0930 · Request for a public hearing · Introduced May 4, 2026

    Restore $724,000 for Veterans Services Budget

    This matter is a City Council Order for a hearing to discuss immediately reinstating the $724,000 cut from the Department of Veterans Services in the FY27 Operating Budget.

    updated May 7, 2026

In committee

Step 2 of 5 · 3 items

Next: The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.

  • 2026-1415 · New city law · Introduced July 17, 2026

    Mandate Annual Streets Projects Reporting

    This ordinance would require the Streets Cabinet, Transportation Department, and Public Works to issue an annual report on all streets projects.

    updated July 23, 2026

  • 2026-1236 · Request to the state · Introduced June 18, 2026

    File Special Law to extend alcohol sales to 3 AM

    The council asked the state to allow Boston restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages until 3 a.m.

    updated June 26, 2026

  • 2026-1099 · New city law · Introduced June 1, 2026

    Require Quarterly Revenue Reports to City Council

    The ordinance would require the City’s Supervisor of Budgets to provide quarterly revenue reports detailing all revenue collected to date by item, no later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter.

    updated June 16, 2026