CER 26-0106 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

District of Columbia Access to Justice Commission 20th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0106) honors the District of Columbia Access to Justice Commission for its 20th anniversary, recognizing its work since 2005 to improve civil legal access for low- and moderate-income DC residents. It highlights the Commission’s role in advocating for the Access to Justice Initiative - which annually serves over 40,000 residents through free legal services - and its efforts to strengthen civil justice systems. The resolution has no policy impact or new requirements; it is purely symbolic, celebrating the Commission’s contributions without altering laws or funding. It was introduced by DC Council members and takes effect immediately upon publication.

Bill status in committee 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Nov 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Nov 2025

Governor

Introduced Nov 3, 2025 Last action Nov 28, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The document transitioned from a draft legislative bill to its enrolled (final) version. The substantive policy content, including all WHEREAS clauses and RESOLVED sections, remained unchanged. The primary differences are formatting, page numbering, and the addition of enrollment metadata indicating the bill was officially enrolled on November 4, 2025.

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Page numbering and header/footer formatting were adjusted to reflect the enrolled version, including the addition of 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' stamps and the bill number 26-106.

The effective date language was simplified from 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' (no substantive change, but formatting adjusted).

Enrollment metadata was added, including the date November 4, 2025, and the enrolled bill number 26-106, indicating the bill has been officially approved and enrolled.

Floor votes · Council Nov 4, 2025

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Nov 4, 2025

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Nov 4, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Nov 3, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0106 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors