PR 26-0571 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Commission on the Arts and Humanities Carla Sims Confirmation Resolution of 2026

This bill confirms the reappointment of Carla Sims as a member of the District of Columbia's Commission on the Arts and Humanities for a term ending June 30, 2029. The resolution authorizes the Council to officially recognize Sims, a communications expert and former Army Reserve Major, for her role on the commission that supports arts and humanities initiatives in the District. By confirming her appointment, the Council enables Sims to continue serving on the board that advises on cultural policy and programs for the community.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Council Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jun 2026
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Signed Jun 2, 2026
Floor votes · Council Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic11
11 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
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 2, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Jun 2, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0571 by the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 12, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0571 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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Chairman