Bus Lanes and Zones Fines Rulemaking Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024
This resolution declares an emergency to approve new rules for fines related to driving or parking in bus lanes and zones in Washington, D.C. The bill addresses a legal gap that would occur when temporary fine reductions expire in September without a permanent replacement. By approving the proposed regulations immediately, the measure ensures that the updated fine structure remains in effect without interruption. This change directly impacts drivers and parking violators by establishing the final penalty amounts for these traffic infractions.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jul 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Jul 5, 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
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Jul 9, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jul 5, 2024
Introduced
PR25-0912 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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