PR 26-0201 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Science Advisory Board Justine Kreso Confirmation Resolution of 2025

This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Justine Kreso to fill a vacant seat on the District of Columbia's Science Advisory Board, established under the Department of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act of 2011. The resolution specifically notes Ms. Kreso's qualifications as a senior firearms examiner with forensic science expertise, peer-reviewed publications, and experience in quality assurance. It does not create new policies or affect public programs - its sole purpose is to formally confirm her appointment to advise the Department of Forensic Sciences for the remainder of the unexpired term ending April 18, 2028.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Jul 2025

Council Passage

Jul 2025

Signed into Law

Jul 2025

Introduced May 12, 2025 Signed Jul 14, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document transitions from a Mayor's nomination letter and a draft resolution to an enrolled, final version of the resolution. The primary substantive change is the removal of the nominee's detailed professional experience and specialized training sections, as these are typically attached documents rather than part of the final legislative text. The resolution itself was slightly modified to change the appointment term from a 'remainder of an unexpired term' to a specific 'term to end April 18, 2028', and the citation of the resolution was updated to reflect the final bill number (26-167).

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains unchanged; it still confirms Justine Kreso's appointment to the Science Advisory Board. The change is procedural, converting the document from a nomination package to the final enacted resolution.

TECHNICAL

Removed the nominee's detailed resume, including specific job titles, dates of employment, and a list of specialized training seminars, as this information is usually provided in an attached biography rather than the resolution text.

Added the final bill number (26-167) and the 'Enrolled Original' header, indicating the document has passed all legislative stages and is ready for the Governor's signature.

Updated the resolution citation to include the new bill number (26-167) instead of the generic 'of 2025'.

TIMELINE

Changed the appointment duration language from 'for the remainder of an unexpired term' to 'for a term to end April 18, 2028', clarifying the specific end date of the appointment.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Jul 14, 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

Jul 14, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Jul 8, 2025

Legislature · Passed

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0201 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee

legislature

Jun 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

legislature

May 12, 2025

Introduced

PR26-0201 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors