PR 26-0023 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Public Charter School Board Shantelle Wright Confirmation Resolution of 2025

This resolution confirms Shantelle Wright's reappointment to the Public Charter School Board for a term ending February 24, 2029. It does not create new policy or affect any specific groups - it simply formalizes the Mayor's nomination for an existing board position under the District of Columbia School Reform Act of 1995. The Council's confirmation is required by law before Wright can serve the new term. No policy changes or program impacts are associated with this procedural resolution.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

Council Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

Apr 2025

Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Signed Apr 1, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 7 edits

MODERATE

The document was completely transformed from a nomination letter and resolution to confirm a school board member into a new legislative bill regulating alcohol sales. The original content regarding Shantelle Wright's appointment was entirely removed and replaced with provisions allowing the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board to extend operating hours for specific events.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from a personnel confirmation for a specific individual to a regulatory amendment affecting all licensees registered with the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board.

SCOPE

All content related to nominating and confirming Shantelle Wright for the Public Charter School Board was deleted.

A new act was introduced to amend the District of Columbia Official Code, specifically targeting the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board.

ELIGIBILITY

Extended operating hours and sales until 4:00 a.m. are now permitted for cultural, sporting, or tourism-related events.

REQUIREMENT

Licensees must register with the Board, pay a $100 minimum fee, and provide written notice three days before the event.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'cultural event,' 'sporting event,' and 'tourism-related event' to clarify which gatherings qualify for extended hours.

ENFORCEMENT

The Board is required to notify the Metropolitan Police Department at least 48 hours before extended hours begin.

FISCAL

Fees collected from the extended hours program must be deposited into the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration Fund.

Floor votes · Council Apr 1, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Apr 1, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Apr 1, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Apr 1, 2025

Legislature · Passed

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0023 by the Committee of the Whole

legislature

Jan 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to Committee of the Whole

legislature

Jan 8, 2025

Introduced

PR26-0023 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors