Mathew McCollough Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2026
This is a ceremonial resolution (CER) honoring Mathew McCollough, a longtime District of Columbia disability advocate and government official. It recognizes his career work, including serving as Director of the Office of Disability Rights (ODR), leading the DC Developmental Disabilities Council, and advancing ADA compliance and accessibility initiatives like the Olmstead Plans. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it solely commemorates his life and service to the District and people with disabilities. It was introduced by Councilmembers Charles Allen, Janeese Lewis George, and Brianne K. Nadeau.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Council Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 16, 2026
Signed Feb 3, 2026
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This document shows a ceremonial resolution honoring Mathew McCollough being converted from a Council draft version to an enrolled version. The enrolled version includes the official bill number (26-125), date (February 3, 2026), and proper formatting for final passage. The substantive content of the resolution remains unchanged - it still recognizes McCollough's advocacy work and service to people with disabilities.
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Added official bill number (26-125) and enrollment date (February 3, 2026) to indicate the resolution has been formally approved and enrolled for publication.
Changed page numbering and formatting from draft Council version to official enrolled version format.
Removed placeholder lines and draft formatting elements that were used during the Council introduction phase.
Floor votes · Council Feb 3, 2026
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Feb 3, 2026
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
Feb 3, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jan 16, 2026
Introduced
CER26-0125 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
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