Commission on the Arts and Humanities Demetrius Butler Confirmation Resolution of 2026
This bill confirms the reappointment of Demetrius Butler to the Commission on the Arts and Humanities in the District of Columbia for a term ending in June 2029. The resolution formalizes his continued service on the panel, which is responsible for advising the city on arts and humanities initiatives. By passing this measure, the Council completes the Mayor's nomination process and allows Butler to resume his role in guiding cultural policy.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jun 15, 2026
Signed Jul 14, 2026
Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 2026
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jul 14, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0746 by the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Jun 23, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Jun 15, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0746 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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