CER 26-0135 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0135) symbolically recognizes the Chinese community in Washington, D.C., and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for their cultural, social, and economic contributions to the city. It designates Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as "Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Day" in the District and honors the Association's sponsorship of the annual Lunar New Year parade. The resolution has no legal effect and serves only to acknowledge community efforts and cultural traditions.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Signed Mar 3, 2026

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Introduction → Enrollment · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was enrolled and formatted for official adoption, adding page numbers and enrollment markings while preserving the original ceremonial resolution text. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content regarding the Chinese Lunar New Year recognition.

TECHNICAL

Added enrollment markings, page numbers, and formatting identifiers to indicate the bill has been officially enrolled for adoption.

Removed placeholder signature lines and draft formatting elements from the original introduction version.

Floor votes · Council Mar 3, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Mar 3, 2026

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

Mar 3, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0135 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors