CER 26-0138 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

FRESHFARM FoodPrints 20th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2026

This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes FRESHFARM FoodPrints on its 20th anniversary for its food and garden education programs in District of Columbia schools. The bill does not create new laws or policies but instead serves as an official acknowledgment of the program's work, which has reached 8,000 students across 21 public elementary schools through garden-based learning and cooking education. The resolution highlights the program's partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local farmers, as well as its role in teaching students about nutrition and food access. This type of recognition bill has no operational effect beyond celebrating the program's achievements and may be cited by its official title.

Issues: ✓ Education

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Council Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 6, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a draft introduction to an enrolled final version, adding official headers, dates, and page numbers while removing the original sponsor's name. The substantive policy content, including the recognition of the program's 20th anniversary and its educational achievements, remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Added official 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' headers, page numbers, and a specific effective date of March 31, 2026.

Removed the original Councilmember Charles Allen name from the header and page numbering artifacts from the draft version.

Adjusted the effective date clause to remove the reference to the 'District of Columbia Register' publication, stating it takes effect immediately.

Floor votes · Council Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Mar 31, 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 31, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Mar 6, 2026

Introduced

CER26-0138 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors