Clemency Board Dr. Amber Thornton Confirmation Resolution of 2024
This resolution formally confirms Dr. Amber Thornton as a mental-health professional member of the District of Columbia's Clemency Board. The bill officially appoints her to a three-year term ending in February 2027, allowing her to participate in the board's review of clemency cases. By passing this measure, the Council validates the Mayor's prior selection of Dr. Thornton for this specific role on the board.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jul 2024
Council Passage
Jul 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced May 2, 2024
Signed Jul 9, 2024
Floor votes · Council Jul 9, 2024
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jul 9, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 9, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
Jul 9, 2024
Became law
Approved with Resolution Number R25-0567
Jul 2, 2024
Legislature · Reported by committee
Committee Mark-up of PR25-0749 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
May 7, 2024
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
May 2, 2024
Legislature · Introduced
PR25-0749 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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