This bill amends existing reporting requirements for pretrial detention data in Washington, D.C., clarifying when agencies must submit reports. It directly affects the District's criminal justice agencies responsible for tracking pretrial detainees, including both adults and juveniles. The key change sets a specific deadline of September 30, 2026, for submitting reports related to pretrial detention, while also adding references to the Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency Act alongside existing Secure DC Omnibus Act provisions. The legislation is written as an emergency amendment to address congressional review concerns and will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days.
This bill authorizes emergency modifications to an existing contract with CORE DC, LLC to provide short-term family housing services for homeless families in Washington, DC. The legislation approves three contract modifications that increase the funding limit for the first option year of the agreement to $1,731,513.72, allowing the provider to operate an overflow shelter when primary facilities reach capacity. The bill also authorizes payment for goods and services already received and those to be received under these modifications. This emergency measure is intended to prevent service gaps and minimize displacement of vulnerable families when existing shelter spaces are full.
This bill authorizes an emergency contract with Geographic Solutions, Inc. to operate and maintain the Paid Family Benefits Administration System, which handles leave claims for the District of Columbia's Paid Family Leave program. The legislation approves the contract and its five modifications, allowing payments totaling approximately $2.35 million for the base term and first option period. The contract is exempt from competitive bidding because Geographic Solutions is the sole provider of the proprietary system currently in use, and switching vendors would cause significant disruption. The act remains in effect for no longer than 90 days following approval, as required for emergency legislation.
This bill approves a 20-year subsidy contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority and 950 Eastern Avenue TM L.L.C. to provide affordable housing for extremely low-income residents at 950 Eastern Avenue NE. The agreement authorizes an annual subsidy of up to $437,216 to support 13 affordable housing units reserved for households earning 30% or less of the area's median income, including elderly individuals and those with disabilities. The resolution formalizes the Local Rent Supplement Program's funding mechanism, allowing the property owner to lease rehabilitated units to qualifying tenants while the District covers associated housing costs.
This bill allows the District of Columbia Clemency Board to waive the standard five-year waiting period for individuals seeking a pardon, but only under specific conditions. The waiver can be granted if the applicant has already received a waiver of the waiting period from the U.S. Pardon Attorney or the President, provided the applicant is not currently on probation, parole, or supervised release. The Clemency Board retains the authority to decline the waiver even when the federal waiver exists, and the applicant's application will be paused until the Board decides on the waiver request. The law is set to expire within 90 days after it takes effect, as it is an emergency measure tied to congressional review.
This resolution declares a legislative emergency to prevent a legal gap in the District of Columbia's pardon process between two existing temporary laws. It authorizes the Council to adopt emergency legislation that would allow the Clemency Board to grant waivers of the standard five-year waiting period for pardon applicants. The measure is designed to ensure continuous legal authority for the Clemency Board while pending congressional review of a previous temporary amendment. It does not change the underlying pardon rules but provides procedural authority to fill a temporary legislative void.
This resolution declares an emergency to address a legal gap that would occur if current pretrial detention reporting laws expire before new temporary measures take effect. It allows the District of Columbia Council to adopt emergency legislation clarifying reporting requirements for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council without waiting for the standard congressional review process. The measure directly affects how pretrial detention data is reported and ensures continuity in legal requirements during a transition period between two separate acts.
This bill approves a 20-year long-term subsidy contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority and 2229 M Street NE Owner LLC to support 24 affordable housing units at 2229 M Street NE. The agreement provides an annual operating subsidy of up to $615,228 to help cover housing costs for extremely low-income residents, specifically those earning 30% or less of the area's median income. The resolution authorizes the District to fund these units under the Local Rent Supplement Program, which was established to provide affordable housing and supportive services to vulnerable populations including homeless individuals and those with disabilities.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It confirms Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Dr. Leighton Ku to the District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority Executive Board for a term ending July 6, 2029. The resolution requires the Council of the District of Columbia to formally approve this reappointment, which Dr. Ku has held since 2012 (and was previously confirmed in 2023). It does not create new policy or affect any residents or services.
This resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Dr. Jimmy Ortiz for reappointment to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) Board of Directors. It formally approves his role as an alternate District resident member for a term ending September 12, 2030, under existing DC law (D.C. Law 11-111). The bill directly affects Dr. Ortiz’s official position on DC Water’s governing board, which oversees the District’s water and sewer services. As a procedural confirmation resolution (not a policy bill), it does not alter services or regulations but finalizes an appointment process.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Rachna Butani Bhatt as a principal District resident member of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) Board of Directors for a term ending September 12, 2030. It is a procedural step required by law to formally approve the Mayor's nomination, as mandated under the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment Act of 1996. The resolution does not create new policy but finalizes an existing appointment to oversee DC Water's operations, which manages water and sewer services for Washington, D.C. residents.
This procedural resolution (PR 26-0483) confirms Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Anthony Washington to the Green Finance Authority Board for a term ending July 9, 2029. It directly affects Washington, who has 25+ years of experience in affordable housing finance (including roles at Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and EagleBank), as required by the board's charter under the Green Finance Authority Establishment Act of 2018. The resolution serves only to formally confirm his appointment, with no policy changes or new mechanisms.
