District of Columbia Bills

This emergency bill approves contract modifications with Shaw Solutions LLC to provide snow plowing and removal services for the District of Columbia during the 2026 winter season. The legislation authorizes a total payment of up to $5 million for equipment, trucks, and qualified operators needed to handle unanticipated snow and ice events. By overriding standard procurement rules, the bill allows the District to quickly adjust the contract's maximum spending limit without going through a new bidding process. The contract covers the period from January 20, 2026, through January 19, 2027, and applies to the specific services already outlined in the original agreement.

This emergency bill approves three modifications to an existing contract with Shaw Solutions LLC to provide snow plowing and removal services in Washington, D.C., for the period from January 20, 2026, through January 19, 2027. The legislation authorizes a payment of up to $3 million to cover the equipment, trucks, and qualified operators needed to handle unanticipated snow and ice events that began in late January 2026. By bypassing standard procurement requirements, the bill allows the District to quickly secure additional funding to ensure snow removal continues without interruption. The contract remains an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity agreement covering four option periods, with Shaw Solutions LLC being one of five companies awarded contracts for this service.

This bill authorizes emergency modifications to a contract with Shaw Solutions LLC to provide snow plowing equipment and operators for the District of Columbia from January 2026 through January 2027. It approves payment for these services up to a total amount of $7.5 million and bypasses standard procurement rules to expedite the process due to an unanticipated severe winter storm. The legislation also extends the maximum funding limit for future contract option periods to match the current year's cap.

This bill is a confirmation resolution that authorizes the Council of the District of Columbia to officially approve Marc Battle as a new member of the Board of Trustees for the University of the District of Columbia. The measure fills a vacant seat previously held by Christopher Bell and appoints Battle to serve for the remainder of an unexpired term ending on May 15, 2030. By passing this resolution, the Council completes the administrative process required to finalize the Mayor's nomination of Battle, who is a legal executive with extensive experience in corporate governance and public policy. The bill does not alter university funding, curriculum, or operational policies but solely addresses the personnel appointment to the governing board.

This emergency bill authorizes the District of Columbia to pay Total Civil Construction up to $3,741,619.20 for snow removal services provided during a January 2026 ice storm. The legislation approves a contract modification that allows the company to deploy heavy-duty equipment and operators to clear city streets and dump sites from January 29 through February 13, 2026. Because the situation required an immediate response, the bill bypasses standard competitive bidding rules to ensure the city could secure services quickly. The funds cover labor hours and services rendered under this urgent procurement, which was selected based on the contractor's ability to mobilize immediately and their experience with similar disaster recovery work.

This resolution appoints Janene D. Jackson as a member of the District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission to replace Heidi Tseu. Jackson will serve the remainder of a three-year term, which concludes on July 1, 2027, and the appointment takes effect immediately upon adoption. The bill directly affects the Uniform Law Commission by adding a new member with extensive experience in public policy and government affairs.

This bill confirms the reappointment of Anthony Hood to the District of Columbia Zoning Commission for a term ending February 3, 2030. The resolution authorizes the Council to officially approve Hood's continued service on the commission, which oversees building height, area, and use regulations in the District. The measure requires the Council to transmit a copy of the confirmation to both the nominee and the Mayor's Office once adopted. This is a procedural action that does not alter zoning laws or policies but maintains the commission's membership structure.

This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Albert Cacozza to fill a vacant seat on the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees, previously held by Mignon Clyburn. The resolution specifies his term runs to May 15, 2029, and requires the Council to transmit the confirmation to the nominee and Mayor's office. It does not establish new policies or affect any programs - its sole purpose is to approve the appointment.

This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Amy Laitinen to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Board of Trustees, filling a vacancy left by Christopher Bell. Laitinen's term will run until May 15, 2030, for the remainder of the unexpired seat. The resolution requires the Council of the District of Columbia to formally approve the appointment, as mandated by D.C. law.

This bill (PR 26-0081) is a procedural resolution confirming Robert Miller's reappointment to the District of Columbia Zoning Commission. It formally approves his continued service as a commission member for a term ending February 3, 2029, after he has served since 2012. The resolution does not create new policy or affect residents or businesses; it solely addresses the confirmation process for an existing appointee. Miller, a Ward 3 resident and current Zoning Commission Vice Chairman, has extensive experience in DC land use policy.

This resolution reappoints Jinwoo Park as Executive Director of the Criminal Code Reform Commission for a three-year term ending March 26, 2028. The Commission, established by the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Support Act, oversees the review and revision of Washington, D.C.'s criminal code to modernize laws and improve justice outcomes. The resolution formally approves Park's continued leadership in this role, following his prior service since April 2022. It directly affects the Commission's operations and the District's criminal justice policy development.