PR 26-0775 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Schedule of Fines Rulemaking Approval and Authority Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This bill allows the District of Columbia to immediately approve new rules that clarify how much money drivers must pay for different speeding violations. By declaring an emergency, the legislation enables the Department of Transportation to finalize these fine schedules without waiting for the full standard legislative process. The primary goal is to ensure consistent enforcement of traffic laws to improve road safety and reduce the risk of accidents. Once approved, the updated schedule will apply to all drivers in the District of Columbia.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jul 8, 2026 Signed Jul 14, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The document format changed from a Mayor's letter requesting action to the official enrolled text of the resolution itself. The date was updated from July 8 to July 14, 2026, and the bill number was added. The core policy language regarding the emergency approval of traffic fines rules remained substantively the same, though minor wording adjustments were made to improve flow and clarity.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's authority and applicability did not change; it still authorizes the immediate adoption of rules clarifying speeding fines.
TIMELINE

The document date was updated from July 8, 2026, to July 14, 2026.

TECHNICAL

The document type changed from a cover letter and draft resolution to the official enrolled version of the resolution.

Minor text edits were made to improve sentence flow and consistency, such as changing 'create' to 'creates' and adding 'and adoption of the proposed rules is necessary for effective continued enforcement'.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026

How they voted

12–1
Passed
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 2026
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1 Nay
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-1)
council
Jul 14, 2026
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment
legislature
Jul 8, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0775 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Phil Mendelson
Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman