Black Queer History Commission Establishment Act of 2023 (now known as "“Black LGBTQ History Preservation Establishment Amendment Act of 2024")
This act directs the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Affairs to create a comprehensive report on Black LGBTQIA+ history in Washington, D.C. The report will cover specific topics such as the Black Pride Movement, the contributions of Black Trans people, and the impact of the AIDS Crisis, while also providing curriculum recommendations for public schools. To ensure accuracy and community input, the Office must consult experts, hold public meetings, and allow for a public comment period on a draft before the final document is submitted to city officials by May 1, 2025. Additionally, the law establishes a six-member advisory committee to guide the project and authorizes stipends for committee members to cover their time and expenses.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
Council Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced May 26, 2023
Signed Jun 28, 2024
Floor votes · Council Apr 2, 2024
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Apr 2, 2024
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Apr 2, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Mar 5, 2024
Introduced
Amendment (Mendelson)
legislature
Feb 8, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0298 by the Public Works and Operations Committee
legislature
Jun 6, 2023
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations
legislature
May 26, 2023
Introduced
B25-0298 Introduced by Councilmember Parker at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zachary Parker
DDemocratic
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