District of Columbia Bills

The "St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 Extension of Disposition Authority Amendment Act of 2025" extends the deadline for developing or selling a District-owned parcel at 1100 Alabama Avenue, S.E. (St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13) from two years to six years. This directly affects the District government, which owns the 138,162-square-foot parcel, and the developer Dantes Partners Acquisitions, L.L.C., who is working to create a mixed-use project with 420 housing units and retail space. The bill amends the 2022 law to update the developer’s name and extend the time limit, addressing delays caused by complex infrastructure challenges and the need to secure alternative funding. The District states this extension will not require additional budgetary resources, as the project remains funded within existing fiscal plans.

This bill requires DC Health to create a public dashboard by January 2027 showing rodent population data, treatment locations, and trends filtered by neighborhood (Ward/ANC/SMD), and submit a progress report to the Council by March 2027. It increases fines for property owners liable for rodent issues, allowing the District to charge up to triple the cost of corrective actions. The bill also mandates that trash enforcement teams notify neighborhood commissions before removing residential litter cans and refer trash violations with visible rodent activity to DC Health for coordinated action. These provisions directly affect property owners, DC Health, and neighborhood commissions by improving accountability, data transparency, and inter-agency coordination for rodent control.

This bill amends the term sheet for developing Parcel 13 on the St. Elizabeths East campus in Washington, D.C., to reflect updated project details and a new developer. It replaces the original developer (Neighborhood Development Corporation) with Dantes Partners Acquisitions LLC after the first developer ceased operations. The revised plan includes approximately 241 housing units (with senior living units), 5,000 square feet of gallery/retail space, and updated legal terms in the development agreement. The amendment ensures the project can proceed under the existing 2022 framework while adjusting for site conditions and developer changes.

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve three modifications to an existing contract with Community of Hope, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides short-term family housing. The legislation increases the maximum allowable spending for the contract's first option year by over $1.4 million to cover additional goods and services already provided or expected. By raising the contract limit to approximately $4.26 million, the bill ensures that the organization can continue its vital housing services without payment delays. It also grants immediate approval for payments related to these modifications, bypassing standard legislative procedures due to the declared emergency.

This bill amends the District of Columbia's tax code to ensure that the Reservoir District development project can continue using specific income limits set by the federal government to determine which residents qualify for affordable housing units. The legislation addresses a discrepancy between local zoning rates and federal standards that could otherwise make the project financially unviable, potentially delaying the construction of new homes and a grocery store. By clarifying that the project must adhere to the 80 percent income limit category established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the bill aims to secure the project's funding and allow it to proceed as planned.

This resolution declares an emergency to temporarily extend two previous policing reforms until permanent laws take effect or are finalized. The measures expand the Police Complaints Board membership and allow the office's executive director to file new complaints based on discovered misconduct, such as excessive force or failure to intervene. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain victim reporting requirements apply only to minors under 18. These actions prevent a legal gap in oversight while awaiting the finalization of related legislation.

This resolution extends an emergency declaration to allow certain retail and restaurant businesses in Washington, D.C., to refuse cash payments. It directly affects establishments with specific Class C or Class D licenses, as well as locations that operate 24 hours or stay open until 3:00 am at least twice a week. The bill requires these businesses to post a clear notice on their doors or menus stating that cash is not accepted. This temporary measure keeps the policy in place until a permanent version of the bill is fully processed by the relevant committee.

This bill declares an emergency to extend the time current Public Service Commission commissioners can continue serving after their terms expire. It allows Chairman Emile Thompson and Commissioner Ted Trabue to hold their positions for an additional 90 days, extending their service from December 27, 2026, to March 27, 2027. The extension is intended to give the incoming Mayor time to appoint new commissioners before they take office in January 2027. The measure also seeks to fast-track the approval process by allowing it to pass with a single reading.

This resolution declares an emergency to allow the District of Columbia Council to immediately amend the Personal Delivery Device Act of 2018, which currently restricts delivery devices to 90 pounds. The bill aims to close a legal gap that would occur between the expiration of a temporary emergency measure and the final passage of a permanent weight limit increase. By invoking a congressional review emergency, the Council seeks to bypass standard legislative delays to ensure continuous legal coverage for newer, heavier delivery models. This action directly affects companies operating personal delivery devices and addresses the fact that many other states permit significantly heavier equipment.

This bill confirms the reappointment of Dr. Allison Hill to the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy for a term ending in March 2028. The resolution officially recognizes her role as a licensed pharmacist and board member, following a nomination by the Mayor. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to Dr. Hill and the Mayor's Office, and the measure takes effect immediately.