PR 26-0203 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Science Advisory Board Mark Mogle Confirmation Resolution of 2025

This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's nomination of Mark Mogle to serve on the Science Advisory Board, filling a vacant seat previously held by Eugene Lien. It directly affects the Mayor's office (which made the nomination) and the Council of the District of Columbia (which must approve the appointment under District law). The resolution is procedural - it does not create new policies but finalizes the appointment for the remainder of an unexpired term ending April 18, 2028. The Science Advisory Board, established under the Department of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act of 2011, provides expert guidance on forensic science matters.
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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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The document was converted from a Mayor's nomination letter and draft resolution into an enrolled, final legislative resolution. The substantive content regarding the appointment of Mark Mogle to the Science Advisory Board remained consistent, though the text was reorganized to remove the biographical section and formalize the resolution language.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability did not change; it remains an appointment confirmation for one individual.
TECHNICAL

Removed the cover letter from Mayor Muriel Bowser and the detailed biographical information (education, experience, and affiliations) of the nominee.

Added the 'Enrolled Original' header and the bill number (26-169), indicating the document has passed all legislative stages.

Reformatted the resolution text to remove line breaks and adjust phrasing slightly to match standard enrolled legislative formatting.

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
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 14, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
Jul 14, 2025
Became law
Approved with Resolution Number R26-0169
Jul 8, 2025
Legislature · Reported by committee
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0203 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Jun 3, 2025
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
May 12, 2025
Legislature · Introduced
PR26-0203 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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District
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Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman