This resolution confirms Ms. Anne Ford's appointment to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, a body that oversees nursing standards and regulations in the city. The measure formally recognizes her role as a practical nurse licensed in the District and sets the end of her term to July 21, 2026. Upon adoption, the Council will send copies of the resolution to Ms. Ford and the Mayor to complete the administrative process.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Dr. Enrique García to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. The bill officially extends his term as a registered nurse member of the board until July 21, 2027. It requires the Council to send a copy of the resolution to both Dr. García and the Mayor. The measure takes effect immediately upon adoption.
This resolution confirms Ms. Hope R. Carlisle's appointment to the Board of Massage Therapy in the District of Columbia. The bill officially recognizes her as a licensed massage therapist from Ward 1 and sets her term to end on October 29, 2025. By adopting this measure, the Council formalizes her role on the regulatory board that oversees massage therapy standards in the district. The resolution is administrative in nature and does not change existing laws or policies regarding the profession.
This resolution confirms the appointment of Teri Janine Quinn as a member of the District of Columbia's Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board. The appointment is for the remainder of an unexpired term that ends on May 7, 2027. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of this confirmation to both Ms. Quinn and the Mayor's office. The change takes effect immediately upon adoption.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Ms. Tiffany Simmons, a registered nurse from Ward 8, to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. The bill officially extends her membership on the board, which oversees nursing standards and regulations in the district, until July 21, 2026. By adopting this measure, the Council formalizes her continued service on the panel responsible for protecting public health through nursing oversight.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Laverne Plater, a registered nurse from Ward 8, to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. The bill officially extends her membership on the board, which oversees nursing standards and regulations in the city, until July 21, 2026. By adopting this measure, the Council formalizes her continued service on the panel responsible for protecting public health through nursing oversight.
This District of Columbia bill makes female genital mutilation a criminal offense and allows victims to sue for damages. It defines the practice as any non-medical procedure that removes or injures external female genitalia, such as clitoridectomy or infibulation. The law explicitly states that religious beliefs or parental consent are not valid defenses, though it permits medically necessary procedures and body piercings on consenting adults. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Health to create public educational materials about the health risks and reporting obligations, and it extends the statute of limitations for these crimes until the victim turns 18.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Dr. Esther Barazzone as a member of the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia for a term ending May 15, 2029. The resolution formally approves her nomination by the Mayor and directs the Council to send a copy of the document to the nominee, the university board, and the Mayor's office. This procedural action establishes Dr. Barazzone's continued role in governing the university, leveraging her extensive background in higher education leadership and institutional management.
This resolution declares an emergency to allow the District of Columbia Council to pass new laws immediately without waiting for the usual review period, which is normally required when bills are sent to the U.S. Congress. The primary goal is to extend the authority of the existing Stabilization and Reform Board, which currently manages the District of Columbia Housing Authority, so it can continue its work beyond its scheduled two-year term. By bypassing standard legislative delays, the bill ensures that the board can keep overseeing the housing authority's operations and implementing its reform plans without interruption.
This emergency bill adjusts the building restriction line along the southern side of Fern Street NW in Square 2950, directly affecting property owners on specific lots in that area. The legislation reduces the required setback distance from 15 feet to 9.5 feet, allowing structures to be built closer to the street than previously permitted. As an emergency measure, the law takes effect immediately upon approval and remains valid for no longer than 90 days.
This bill authorizes an emergency long-term subsidy contract to fund 69 affordable housing units at the 1109 Congress Street Apartments in Washington, D.C. The agreement provides an annual operating subsidy of up to $2.08 million to Congress LIHTC Owner, LLC for a period of 15 years. By bypassing standard procurement rules, the legislation allows the District to quickly secure funding for these specific rental units. The act remains in effect for up to 90 days pending final approval by the Mayor or the Council.
This resolution declares an emergency to ensure that medical cannabis patient registration cards continue to be issued at no cost while waiting for permanent laws to be finalized. It specifically addresses the need to define terms like "non-District resident" and extends the authority of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board to issue these cards without interruption. The measure allows the Council to adopt related emergency legislation after a single reading, ensuring that existing rules remain in effect until the full legislative review process is complete.
