PR 25-1031 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Residential Tranquility Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution declares an emergency to amend local laws addressing disruptions to residential peace caused by targeted demonstrations. It prohibits the use of sound amplifying devices in residential zones between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. and bans throwing projectiles onto residential properties with the intent to cause fear or intimidation. These changes aim to protect residents from noise pollution and harassment during hours when sleep and daily routines are most affected. Additionally, the bill adjusts the expiration date for Council appointments to the Corrections Information Council to December 7th of the relevant year.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Oct 2024
Introduced Oct 28, 2024 Signed Oct 29, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 29, 2024

How they voted

9–2
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 13
Oct 29, 2024
D Democratic11
7 Yea 2 Nay 2
63% 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 (9-2-2)
council
Oct 28, 2024
Introduced
PR25-1031 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
Party
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Brooke Pinto
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 2