B 25-0133 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Weekend Equal Access to Swimming Amendment Act of 2023

This bill, known as the Weekend Equal Access to Swimming Amendment Act of 2023, requires the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation to keep all publicly owned indoor swimming pools open for at least one day each weekend. The legislation mandates that these facilities operate during weekends in a manner consistent with their existing morning and evening hours. By adding a new provision to the relevant city code, the bill ensures year-round public access to these aquatic centers on Saturdays or Sundays.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
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Governor
Introduced Feb 8, 2023 Last action Oct 4, 2024
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Oct 4, 2024
Committee
Re-Referral published.
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Sep 17, 2024
Committee
Re-Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole, Subcommittee on Recreation and Community Affairs
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Feb 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs
legislature
Feb 8, 2023
Introduced
B25-0133 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
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Janeese Lewis George
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