District of Columbia Bills

This emergency resolution clarifies that the District's Intelligent Speed Assistance Program (ISAP) is fully funded, allowing its implementation to proceed immediately. It modifies the STEER Act's funding language to distinguish between the fully funded ISAP (which affects drivers required to enroll after certain traffic offenses) and the modernized Ignition Interlock Program (which remains subject to future appropriations). The resolution directly affects the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which had paused ISAP rollout due to unclear funding status. This change enables the DMV to launch the ISAP without delay while maintaining the existing funding process for the Ignition Interlock updates.

This resolution declares an emergency to modify District of Columbia building energy requirements. It would exempt certain residential and nonresidential projects from strict net zero energy compliance, adjust the definition of net-zero standards under the Clean Energy DC Building Code, and repeal a requirement for subsidized housing projects to meet additional net zero energy standards. These changes aim to provide budget certainty for the District's Executive in fiscal year 2027 and give affordable housing developers time to adjust to modified standards, addressing concerns about funding shortfalls for projects like the Congress Heights pool and Fort Davis Recreation Center. The resolution takes immediate effect without requiring a full legislative review process.

This resolution extends temporary rules allowing developers to change a property's classification from commercial to residential after a building permit is issued, rather than waiting until construction is fully complete. It directly affects developers converting commercial properties to residential use in Washington, D.C., by streamlining the classification process. The key provision maintains the existing policy from prior emergency legislation (effective since 2025) that permits classification changes following permit issuance, with appeal rights if denied and a clawback if residential use isn't started on time. The resolution prevents a legal gap by ensuring the rule remains active starting January 28, 2026.

This resolution changes the lease requirement for businesses and property owners seeking grants under the Rhode Island Avenue Support Grant Program. It reduces the required long-term lease term from 10 years to 5 years (aligning with industry standards), making more entities eligible for revitalization funds. The change directly affects businesses operating or planning to operate in the Rhode Island Avenue Corridor and commercial property owners leasing to them. The resolution amends the 2012 grant authority law to implement this adjustment as an emergency measure, effective immediately.

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0121) formally honors John Fitzgerald Cotten, a late community leader and public servant from Ward 7, for his decades of service to District residents. It posthumously recognizes his contributions as a Kappa Alpha Psi leader, high school coach, advocate for Southeast Washington, and longtime Treasury employee, while extending condolences to his family. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic, with no new obligations or funding.

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0122) formally honors the late Gaby La’Dine Fraser, a longtime advocate for social justice, labor rights, women’s empowerment, and civic engagement in Washington, D.C. It recognizes her legacy of service - including roles as a union advocate, president of the Metropolitan Women’s Democratic Club, and community organizer - and expresses the Council’s respect for her contributions. The resolution, titled the "Gaby La’Dine Fraser Recognition Resolution of 2026," is transmitted to her family as a tribute. It has no policy impact or financial implications, serving solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0120) formally recognizes Linda Greenan for over 30 years of service to the District of Columbia. It honors her roles as Chief of Staff to Councilmember Jack Evans, Associate Vice President at Georgetown University, and her nine years at PEPCO, emphasizing her work strengthening community-government partnerships. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it simply expresses the Council's appreciation for her contributions to DC institutions and civic leadership. It is non-binding and takes effect immediately upon publication.

This bill approves three contract modifications for a commissary services contract with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC, which provides goods to inmates in District of Columbia correctional facilities. It increases the contract value to cover payments for services provided from October 2025 through October 2026, totaling over $1 million during that period. The modifications authorize payment for specific timeframes: $675,000 for October-December 2025 (M0007), $325,000 for January-February 2026 (M0008), and $1 million for March-October 2026 (M0009). The District Council must approve this to ensure uninterrupted inmate commissary services and enable payment for services already delivered.

This resolution prevents private short-term disability insurers from reducing benefits based on District workers' Universal Paid Leave (UPL) benefits, regardless of where the insurance policy was issued. It directly affects District workers who use both the public UPL program (which provides partial wage replacement for parental, medical, or family leave) and private short-term disability insurance. The key mechanism extends an existing anti-offsetting rule to apply to all insurance policies covering District workers, not just those written in D.C., ensuring insurers cannot automatically reduce payments due to UPL eligibility. This clarifies that UPL benefits should not diminish workers' access to private short-term disability coverage, as both programs have separate funding and purposes.

This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It asks the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's appointment of Rachel Gabauer to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. The resolution specifically names Gabauer (a licensed dietitian from Ward 6) to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending March 12, 2027. It does not create new laws or change existing regulations; it solely facilitates her appointment to the board.

This bill approves two contract modifications ($M004$ and $M008$) for a school transportation service contract with All Pro All Services (APAS), increasing the total contract value from $1.62 million to $2.97 million. It authorizes retroactive payment for services provided to approximately 50-60 Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) clients from August 2024 through August 2025. The modifications cover an additional $418,765 for extended services beyond the original contract scope, ensuring APAS can be paid for work already completed. The resolution designates this as an emergency to expedite payment approval without full legislative review.

This bill is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy change. It asks the Council of the District of Columbia to formally confirm Mayor Bowser's nomination of Kayla Smith as a licensed dietitian member of the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. Smith fills a vacant seat previously held by Njeri Jarvis, with the appointment covering the remainder of the unexpired term ending March 12, 2028. The resolution requires no new regulations or funding and solely confirms an existing appointment under District law.