NEW YORK (PIX11) – While the passing of Prop 1 made headlines for protecting abortion and transgender rights in New York’s Constitution, voters also approved other proposals on the ballot.

New York City voters approved proposals No. 2 through 5 but struck down proposal No. 6 on Election Day.

Prop 2 passed with a majority of 61 percent of the vote, while Props 3 through 5 got between 55 percent to 57 percent. Prop 6 failed to pass, with only 47 percent in favor of it. 

Here’s a breakdown of what each proposal means for New York City.

Proposition 2

What it says:

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) would have increased authority to keep all city property clean, including parks and highway medians, and to hold street vendors accountable for following rules at those locations. It would also allow DSNY to regulate how New Yorkers put out their garbage for collection. 

What it means:

According to NYC Votes, this proposal clarifies the authority and jurisdiction of the Department of Sanitation to keep the city clean, including holding street vendors accountable. Some groups criticized the proposition, saying it could lead to increased surveillance of street vendors. 

Proposition 3

What it says:

The City Council provides cost estimates of proposed laws before voting on them. The proposal would give the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget the opportunity to provide its own cost estimates for proposed laws and require the Council to publish its cost estimates before public hearings on proposed laws. This proposal would also require the Council to formally notify the mayor’s office before holding public hearings or votes on proposed laws. Lastly, this proposal would extend the deadline for certain budget reports in the first year of a new mayoral administration and permanently extend the deadline for the mayor to publish their annual city budget.

What it means:

Under this approved proposal, the mayor will now be tasked with assessing the cost of laws before they are passed, as explained by NYC Votes. Cost estimates from the City Council and mayor must be made available before proposed laws are considered at public hearings. The change will also give the mayor more time to prepare the city’s annual budget before it is presented to the City Council.

Proposition 4

What it says:

The Council must give 30 days' notice before voting on public safety laws that impact the Police Department, Department of Correction, or the Fire Department. During this time, the mayor and affected City agencies may also hold public hearings to hear additional public input.

What it means:

Much like the proposition states, the mayor and affected agencies could use a 30-day period to hold public hearings before voting on public safety laws. Groups in support of the measure say it will ensure public awareness and involvement in decisions that affect safety. However, those against the change say it could lead to excessive bureaucracy and hinder timely responses to public safety threats.

Proposition 5

What it says:

This proposal would amend the City Charter to require more detail in the annual assessment of city facilities, mandate that facility needs inform capital planning, and update capital planning deadlines.

What it means:

This passed proposal will expand the criteria used to assess the maintenance costs for city property and change the due date for capital planning reports as well as public hearings.

Proposition 6

What it says:

This proposal would amend the City Charter to establish the Chief Business Diversity Officer (CBDO), authorize the mayor to designate the office that issues film permits and combine archive boards.

What it means:

This proposal would have revised the Charter to create a new role to support Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, according to Vote NYC. However, critics of the proposal said it wouldn’t improve the processes to issue permits and that the merging of boards could be handled administratively rather than through a Charter Revision Commission.