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Committee on Rules meeting (City of Philadelphia) — February 3, 2026

PhiladelphiaFeb 3, 20262 min read

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The Committee on Rules met on February 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Room 400, City Hall. Six councilmembers were present and two absent. Five bills were heard: four were amended and reported favorably with rule suspension requested; one bill (251101) was recessed.

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Attendance recorded: Present — Councilmembers Bass, Squilla, Gilmore Richardson, Jones, Gauthier, and Young; Absent — Councilmembers O'Neill and Thomas.
Bill No. 250917-A (amend Section 14-529, /VDO, Fifth District Overlay District): Hearing held; bill was amended; bill was reported favorably; rule suspension requested.
Bill No. 250988 (amend Chapter 9-600 re: business hour restrictions and amend Section 14-529): Hearing held; bill was amended; bill was reported favorably; rule suspension requested.
Bill No. 250989-A (add temporary moratorium on breeding and transfer of puppies, Title 10): Hearing held; bill was amended; bill was reported favorably; rule suspension requested.
Bill No. 251031 (repeal Bill No. 241055 re: Packer Avenue Overlay District): Hearing held; bill was reported favorably; rule suspension requested.
Bill No. 251101 (add Vine Street Expressway District to Chapter 14-500): Hearing held; meeting recessed on this item.

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