District of Columbia Bills

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 bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve specific modifications to an existing contract with All Pro All Services for school transportation services. The legislation allows the government to pay up to $3,914,025 for these transportation services during the 2026 fiscal year. By passing this act, the Council formally validates the contract changes and enables the release of funds to the contractor. The measure is designated as an emergency bill to ensure that school transportation can continue without interruption.

This temporary bill expands the Police Complaints Board in Washington, D.C., by increasing its membership from five to nine members to include representatives from each city ward and an at-large member, while removing future law enforcement affiliations for new members. It also grants the Office of Police Complaints' Executive Director the authority to file their own complaints against officers if they discover evidence of misconduct, such as excessive force or failure to intervene, that was not originally reported by a citizen. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that specific legal provisions regarding sexual assault and other crimes apply only to victims under the age of 18. The bill is set to expire after 225 days, aligning with the timeline of other related policing reform measures.

This bill temporarily extends the time commissioners of the District of Columbia Public Service Commission can continue serving after their terms end. It allows these officials to remain in their roles for up to 270 days past their appointment expiration date, rather than leaving office immediately. The change is set to expire automatically after 225 days once it takes effect, ensuring the extension is only temporary. This provision applies specifically to the Public Service Commission and does not affect other government agencies.

This bill temporarily allows certain retail and restaurant businesses in Washington, D.C., to refuse cash payments as a form of payment. It specifically applies to establishments with Class C or Class D licenses and restaurants that operate 24 hours a day or at least two days a week after 3:00 am. To implement this change, businesses must display clear, written notices on their doors or menus stating that cash is not accepted. The law includes a sunset provision, meaning it will automatically expire 225 days after it takes effect.

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 bill temporarily extends existing safety rules to include two new venues, the Downtown Arena and the Southeast Arena, by adding them to the District's public safety code that currently covers stadiums like RFK Stadium. The law prohibits unauthorized entry onto the playing surfaces of these arenas unless explicitly permitted by the venue operators or their authorized agents. It defines the playing surface as the area within the seating facilities of each venue and sets the rule in effect for 225 days after it takes official effect. The legislation applies to anyone entering these specific arenas and aligns their safety requirements with those already in place for other major sports venues in the District.

This bill temporarily amends the District of Columbia's Open Meetings Act to clarify how public meetings are defined and when they must be open to the public. It allows public bodies to hold closed meetings to receive briefings on potential terrorist threats or public health dangers, exempts meetings between the Council and the Mayor if no official action is taken, and states that a meeting is open if the public can reasonably view or hear it, even if not live-streamed. The legislation also updates the applicability date for expanded financial reporting requirements for certain boards and commissions to October 17, 2026, and clarifies which groups are subject to the open meetings rules.

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.