This resolution confirms the reappointment of Mr. Dominic Henry, a resident of Ward 8, to serve as the returning citizen member of the District of Columbia Clemency Board. The appointment is effective immediately and will run until February 10, 2029, under the authority of the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of this confirmation to Mr. Henry and the Mayor's office. This action allows Mr. Henry to continue participating in the board's work to review and recommend clemency for individuals with past criminal convictions.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Mr. Earl Fowlkes, Jr. as the Ward 6 member of the District of Columbia Police Complaints Board. The appointment is effective immediately and will last until January 12, 2027, continuing his role in reviewing complaints against police officers. The Council will send a copy of this confirmation to Mr. Fowlkes and the Mayor's office to finalize the process.
This resolution officially confirms Dr. Denise St. Jean as a member of the Statewide Health Coordinating Council, a body that advises on health services planning in the District of Columbia. The bill designates her as a consumer representative who is not affiliated with any health care provider, ensuring a patient perspective on the council's work. Her appointment is valid for a term ending on February 11, 2027, and the resolution requires the Council to send a copy of the document to both Dr. St. Jean and the Mayor.
This resolution confirms the appointment of Ms. Ruth Fisher Pollard to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council in the District of Columbia. She will serve as a representative for an incorporated association of healthcare facilities, a role established by existing health planning laws. Her term on the council is set to end on February 11, 2026. The Council will send copies of this confirmation to both Ms. Pollard and the Mayor to finalize the process.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Dr. Indira Henard to serve on the District of Columbia Clemency Board. She will represent the victim's rights perspective on the board for a term ending in February 2029. The bill does not change any laws or policies but simply formalizes her continued service in this existing role.
This resolution declares an emergency to temporarily adjust a building restriction line in Square 2950 along Fern Street NW, affecting specific lots in that area. The bill reduces the required setback distance from 15 feet to 9.5 feet to prevent a legal gap when a previous emergency measure expires and a permanent law is under congressional review. By adopting this change immediately, the District ensures that building regulations remain consistent for property owners during the transition period.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Ms. Phylisa Carter as the District resident community member of the Clemency Board in Washington, D.C., a role she will hold until February 10, 2029. The bill directly affects Ms. Carter by officially recognizing her continued service on the board, which is responsible for reviewing clemency requests for individuals sentenced to death or life imprisonment. By adopting this measure, the Council of the District of Columbia formalizes her position and ensures the board maintains its required community representation. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption and requires a copy to be sent to Ms. Carter and the Office of the Mayor.
This bill amends the District of Columbia's election laws to streamline automatic voter registration by removing a requirement for the Department of Motor Vehicles to check if a person is already registered before sending their data to the Board of Elections. It also clarifies how voter records are updated when individuals submit changes to their names or addresses, ensuring that the Board of Elections uses this information to correct existing records rather than treating them as new applications. The legislation applies to all residents interacting with the DMV or other government agencies for registration purposes and takes effect on July 1, 2025.
This bill updates the District of Columbia's administrative rules to require that all public comment periods for proposed regulations accept submissions in electronic form. It mandates that the Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances maintain an online directory listing all rules currently open for public review. By modernizing how citizens can submit feedback, the legislation aims to streamline the rulemaking process while ensuring broader accessibility for the public.
This bill updates the rules for notaries in the District of Columbia to clarify their language requirements and training oversight. It allows notaries to refuse a request if they cannot read or understand the language of the document being notarized and permits them to ask for an official translation if needed. Additionally, the law changes so that the Mayor approves notary training courses rather than providing them directly. These changes aim to ensure notaries can properly verify documents while accommodating multilingual communities.
This bill, known as the Seizure Safe Schools Amendment Act of 2024, updates existing laws to better support students in the District of Columbia who have seizure disorders. It requires parents or guardians to submit a detailed written plan to schools outlining how to treat seizures and authorizes trained school staff to administer prescribed seizure medication or devices. The legislation also allows students to carry and self-administer their treatment if they have demonstrated the ability to do so safely. To support these changes, the Department of Health must provide training for school personnel, and the plan must be kept on file for any staff member who might encounter the student. Additionally, the law grants immunity to schools and employees who act in good faith to provide seizure treatment, protecting them from civil lawsuits while excluding protection for intentional or grossly negligent actions.
This bill allows retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, D.C., to be rehired as temporary 911 call takers or dispatchers without losing their retirement benefits. The decision to rehire these individuals will be made at the discretion of the Director of the Office of Unified Communications, and the work can be either full-time or part-time. While the bill permits this reemployment, any service performed under these new roles will not count toward future retirement credit. The legislation also updates related retirement laws to clarify that these specific rehires do not affect annuitant status.
