Explainer: what it means when a council 'refers' legislation
Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
A brief explainer video says a council 'refers' legislation when it delays action and places the item on future agendas under 'first reading and referred' or later under 'Time.' Councilman Fusco is named in the clip as affirming a referral.
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An informational video explains what it means when a council 'refers' a piece of legislation and how that appears on future agendas.
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