CER 25-0218 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

District of Columbia Amphibian Week Recognition Resolution of 2024

This ceremonial resolution officially recognizes the Red-backed Salamander and other amphibians living in the District of Columbia. It designates May 5 through May 11, 2024, as "Amphibian Week" to honor these creatures and encourages residents to participate by searching for salamanders under fallen logs. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves to celebrate the ecological importance of amphibians and their connection to the local environment.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced May 6, 2024 Signed May 7, 2024
Floor votes · Council May 7, 2024

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
May 7, 2024
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
0
May 7, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
May 6, 2024
Introduced
CER25-0218 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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Photo of Janeese Lewis George
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 4