D.C. Groundhog Day Recognition Resolution of 2026
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0123) declares February 2, 2026, as "D.C. Groundhog Day" to honor Potomac Phil, the District's fictional groundhog weather and political prognosticator. It directly affects DC residents and visitors participating in the annual Groundhog Day event at Dupont Circle. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it simply symbolically recognizes Potomac Phil's tradition of making seasonal forecasts on February 2, 2026, as part of a cultural celebration. The declaration takes effect immediately upon publication in the DC Register.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Jan 2026
Signed into Law
Jan 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Jan 20, 2026
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The bill was renumbered and reformatted from a ceremonial resolution to an enrolled original version, indicating it has passed through the legislative process. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged, maintaining the declaration of February 2, 2026 as 'D.C. Groundhog Day' to honor Potomac Phil's annual forecast ceremony.
TECHNICAL
The document was renumbered and reformatted from a draft resolution to an enrolled original version, indicating it has completed the legislative process and is now in its final form for publication.
The bill number changed from CER 26-0123 to 26-123, reflecting its new status as an enrolled bill rather than a committee or draft designation.
The effective date language was simplified from 'upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register' to 'immediately', indicating the resolution takes effect right away rather than after publication.
Floor votes · Council Jan 20, 2026
How they voted
12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Jan 20, 2026
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent1
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Jan 20, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0123 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Brooke Pinto
DDemocratic
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