B 25-1008 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Closing of a Public Alley in Square 3701, S.O. 23-06220, Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2024

This bill orders the immediate closure of a 10-foot-wide public alley in Square 3701 in Ward 5, transferring ownership of the land to the adjacent property owners. The action is classified as an emergency measure due to congressional review timelines and requires that the property owners first obtain necessary approvals for parking and loading access before the official closing is recorded. The law takes effect on October 24, 2024, and remains in force for up to 90 days pending final approval by the Mayor or a council override of any veto.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Nov 2024
Introduced Oct 28, 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
9 Yea 2
81% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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Total actions
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Key actions
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Oct 29, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (11-0-2)
council
Oct 28, 2024
Introduced
B25-1008 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman