District of Columbia Bills

This resolution declares an emergency to expedite the establishment of the Soul of the City Business Improvement District (BID) in Washington, D.C.'s Congress Heights neighborhood. It directly affects small, locally owned businesses and residents in this historically underinvested area, which is experiencing rapid development from projects like the Saint Elizabeths campus redevelopment and new housing. The key mechanism is bypassing standard timelines to allow the BID to collect taxes starting in March 2026 (instead of September 2026), preventing a six-month operational gap that would delay critical services. This ensures the BID can immediately support businesses facing rising rents and competition, maintain public spaces, and connect local enterprises with new investment opportunities.

This resolution extends the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue initial recommendations to July 2026, adjusting the original timeline due to staffing delays that prevented the Task Force from starting meetings until June 2025. It also amends District probate law to allow notices (such as for estate appointments) to be published in general newspapers instead of only legal periodicals, improving public access and fixing implementation issues that delayed probate proceedings. These changes prevent a gap in the law and ensure both the Task Force timeline and probate processes operate effectively. The resolution directly affects the Task Force, individuals navigating estates, and estate lawyers in the District of Columbia.

This emergency resolution amends reporting requirements for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) regarding pretrial detention policies under the Secure DC Act. It clarifies what data the CJCC must collect to evaluate the effectiveness of pretrial detention rules before they expire in 2026. The resolution takes immediate effect to ensure the Council has sufficient time for analysis, without changing the underlying detention policies.

This resolution (PR 26-0453) seeks Council approval for a multi-year contract between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and TPM Group LLC to provide janitorial services across UDC’s 1.2 million square feet of campus property. The contract, totaling up to $15.4 million over five years (including a base year of $2.9 million), covers janitorial services starting in FY2026 with four optional years. It directly affects UDC by securing facility maintenance services and TPM Group LLC as the contractor. The resolution follows required D.C. Council procedures for contract approval under § 1-204.51.

This bill approves a five-year contract (2025-2030) with Aramark Management Services, LP to provide janitorial and cleaning services at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the exterior grounds of the Carnegie Library. It authorizes payment of $39,241,788.60 for these services, covering routine cleaning of interior spaces at the Convention Center and exterior maintenance at the Carnegie Library. The contract directly affects the District of Columbia government, as Events DC (the agency managing these facilities) will use Aramark for these services. This is a procedural approval of an existing procurement, not a new policy change.

This resolution (PR 26-0494) approves a collective bargaining agreement between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and SEIU Local 500, CtW for UDC adjunct faculty. It establishes new pay rates: a minimum $1,200 per credit for the 2025-2026 academic year, increasing to $1,260 per credit for 2026-2027, along with a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026-2027. The agreement also provides one-time time-in-service bonuses ($500-$1,500 for 5-15 years of service) and raises course cancellation fees from $400 to $450. The resolution requires Council approval for the compensation terms, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with an estimated total cost of $546,758 over the agreement period.

This is a confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to approve Mayor Muriel Bowser's nomination of Marcus Turner for reappointment as a voting member of the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission. The resolution specifies Turner must be a parent of a student in a private or parochial school in DC, and confirms his term would end November 7, 2028. It serves solely to confirm an existing appointment, with no new policy or funding changes.

This resolution reappoints Dr. Tracy Hadden Loh to serve a four-year term (2025-2029) on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors, continuing her role as a principal director representing the District of Columbia. The resolution is procedural, formalizing her continued service without changing WMATA's policies or operations, and aligns with existing WMATA statutes. It requires the Council to notify Dr. Loh, WMATA, and the Mayor upon adoption.

This resolution declares an emergency to amend two existing laws affecting District of Columbia public safety staffing. It would expand the Metropolitan Police Department's Senior Officer Program to allow rehiring of retired lieutenants (previously excluded) and eliminate the mandatory retirement age of 60 for both police officers and Fire and Emergency Medical Services workers. These changes aim to retain experienced personnel by enabling rehiring of qualified lieutenants and extending careers for seasoned staff. The resolution cites current staffing shortages (MPD at 3,200 officers vs. a target of 4,000) as justification for expedited action. It does not create new law but seeks to modify existing retirement and redeployment provisions.

This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Adam R. Hunter's reappointment as Chair of the Rental Housing Commission for a term ending July 18, 2028. The resolution directly affects Hunter, who currently serves as Chair, and the Commission itself. It requires the Council to approve his continued service without creating new policies or regulations. (1 sentence as it is procedural).

This procedural resolution confirms Antonio Williams' appointment to the Public Charter School Board to replace Shantelle Wright for the remainder of her unexpired term, ending February 24, 2029. It follows District law requiring Council confirmation of mayoral nominations for this board, which oversees public charter schools in Washington, D.C. The resolution is a standard procedural step to finalize the appointment and does not create new policy or affect broader legislative matters.