Department of Energy and Environment Rulemaking Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024
This bill clarifies that the District of Columbia Mayor has the authority to create rules for the Department of Energy and Environment without needing a mandatory 45-day review period from the City Council. By changing the language from "shall" to "may" and removing a specific submission requirement, the law streamlines how the department implements its existing statutes. The measure is designed to take effect immediately and remains in force for only 90 days, reflecting its status as an emergency amendment to existing environmental regulations.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Oct 24, 2024
Signed Nov 22, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 29, 2024
How they voted
11–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 13
Oct 29, 2024
D
Democratic11
81% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
0
Oct 29, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (11-0-2)
council
Oct 24, 2024
Introduced
B25-1005 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Charles Allen
DDemocratic
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