District of Columbia Bills

This bill authorizes an emergency contract with JJ Prime Services, LLC to provide snow removal equipment and operators in response to a severe winter storm. The legislation approves a payment of up to $1,511,658.90 for services rendered between January 29 and February 13, 2026, bypassing standard competitive bidding rules due to the urgent need for immediate mobilization. The contract is limited to a 90-day emergency period and covers fixed fees based on labor hours for clearing snow and ice from designated city sites.

This bill clarifies the legal definition of a private vehicle-for-hire operator in Washington, D.C., specifically targeting individuals who use a ride-share company's app to transport passengers. It updates the Department of For-Hire Vehicles Establishment Act to state that anyone utilizing a private vehicle-for-hire company's digital dispatch system for passenger transport falls under this category. The legislation applies retroactively to March 1, 2024, and is designed to remain in effect for no longer than 90 days as an emergency measure.

This bill updates several rules for business licenses and accountancy practices in the District of Columbia. It requires the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to give neighborhood commissions 30 days' notice before issuing licenses for entertainment venues like theaters and dance halls. The law also allows motor clubs that offer private towing services to operate without a specific storage lot, introduces 4-year business licenses, and creates a process for refunding fees that were mistakenly collected. Additionally, it changes accounting licensure requirements to allow candidates with a bachelor's degree and two years of experience to become licensed if they pass an exam, while giving the Mayor flexibility to set extra rules for out-of-state applicants.

This bill authorizes an emergency contract with Strittmatter Metro, LLC to provide snow removal equipment, operators, and services for the District of Columbia between January 27 and February 3, 2026. The legislation approves a payment of up to $3.2 million for these goods and services, bypassing standard procurement rules to allow for immediate action during a winter emergency. The contract covers the clearing of primary and secondary roadways, bridges, and critical access routes, with the selected vendor chosen for its ability to start work right away. The act remains in effect for no longer than 90 days after approval.

This bill amends the Language Access Act of 2004 to grant the Mayor of Washington, D.C. the authority to issue rules that help agencies implement the law's requirements for language access. The legislation allows the Mayor to create regulations ensuring that government services are accessible to residents with limited English proficiency, such as by mandating translation services for documents used by at least 3% of the population served. The bill is an emergency measure that will remain in effect for no longer than 90 days after the Mayor approves it. The Office of Human Rights will continue to oversee compliance, but this change specifically empowers the Mayor to define how agencies must meet their legal obligations regarding language assistance.

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia Council to approve and pay for an emergency contract with Fort Myer Construction Corporation valued at approximately $8.8 million. The agreement covers the immediate removal of heavy snow and ice from roads, bridges, and critical access routes within the District during January and February 2026. By invoking emergency procedures, the legislation allows the District to bypass standard procurement timelines to ensure rapid response to winter weather conditions. The funds are designated specifically for the provision of heavy equipment, management, personnel, and transportation services required to clear primary and secondary roadways.

This bill authorizes an emergency contract modification to allow Eastern Salt Company, Inc. to supply de-icing salt to the District of Columbia for snow events between January 22, 2026, and December 14, 2026. The legislation approves a not-to-exceed payment of $5 million for these goods and services, which was increased from the original amount to address the unanticipated severity of a January 2026 snowstorm. By invoking emergency provisions, the bill bypasses standard procurement requirements to expedite the approval and payment process for the Department of Public Works. The contract is a requirements agreement awarded through a cooperative purchasing arrangement with Montgomery County, Maryland.

This emergency bill clarifies how the District of Columbia's Department of Human Services can share client data between its Family Services Administration and Economic Security Administration. The primary goal is to help determine eligibility for federal and District health and human service programs, specifically aiming to reduce burdens on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients who must meet new screening requirements. By updating existing data-sharing laws, the legislation allows for more efficient coordination between agencies while maintaining confidentiality rules. The act is designed to take effect immediately and will remain in force for no longer than 90 days.

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.