PR 26-0716 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Commission on Human Rights Dr. Krista Bywater Confirmation Resolution of 2026

This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Dr. Krista Bywater as a new member of the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights. The resolution fills a vacant seat left by Henry Floyd, Jr., granting Dr. Bywater a term that ends on December 31, 2028. By passing this measure, the Council of the District of Columbia completes the appointment process initiated by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The document does not alter any laws or create new policies, but rather serves as the official administrative step to finalize the nominee's service on the commission.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2026

Committee Review

Jun 2026

Council Passage

Jun 2026

Signed into Law

Jun 2026

Introduced May 19, 2026 Signed Jun 30, 2026

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Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The document was converted from a Mayor's nomination letter to a formal Council resolution. The substantive change is that the appointment term was modified from filling a 'vacant seat' for the remainder of an unexpired term to a fixed term ending December 31, 2028, which standardizes the appointment duration regardless of the previous holder's original term end date.

Scope change

The scope of the appointment changed from a temporary fill-in role to a fixed-term appointment.

TIMELINE

The appointment term was changed from filling a vacant seat for the remainder of an unexpired term to a fixed term ending December 31, 2028.

TECHNICAL

Added formal resolution text, including a title and specific sections for confirmation and transmission of the resolution.

Removed the Mayor's nomination letter, cover letter, and the nominee's detailed biography and employment history.

Floor votes · Council Jun 30, 2026

How they voted

12–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 13

Jun 30, 2026

D Democratic11

10 Yea 1

90% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jun 30, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)

council

Jun 22, 2026

Legislature · Passed

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0716 by the Public Works and Operations Committee

legislature

Jun 2, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations

legislature

May 19, 2026

Introduced

PR26-0716 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors