This bill extends deadlines for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force, which reviews misdemeanor diversion programs. It changes the initial recommendation deadline from June 2025 to June 2025 (for the task force's first report) and moves the final recommendations deadline from March 2025 to July 31, 2026. It also updates probate notice rules in D.C. law to allow notices in any general-circulation newspaper - not just "legal periodicals" - for estate filings involving property in the District. The bill is an emergency amendment, effective immediately upon approval.
This bill amends the 2022 Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act and the Confirmation Act of 1978 to update the structure and operations of the District Waterways Advisory Commission. It standardizes the Mayor’s appointment process for commission members to match other similar commissions, adds the Department of Parks and Recreation as a non-voting ex-officio member, and changes meeting frequency from monthly to every two months. The bill also extends the required update period for the Advisory Plan from annually to at least every three years, while clarifying the process for public engagement and plan revisions. These changes aim to streamline commission operations and improve stakeholder collaboration for managing District waterways.
This bill revises business licensing rules in the District of Columbia, effective October 1, 2025. It directly affects businesses, particularly entertainment venues and residential property owners, by: (1) requiring the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to notify neighborhood commissions (instead of holding public hearings) for certain venue licenses; (2) reinstating the option for a 4-year business license (previously eliminated by the BEST Act); (3) allowing license renewal for expired licenses over 9 months with a penalty; and (4) restoring the Mayor’s authority to refund incorrectly paid fees. These changes address implementation gaps ahead of the BEST Act’s full rollout.
This bill makes emergency amendments to multiple District of Columbia laws in response to congressional review. It allows Metropolitan Police Department recruits to count up to 20 college credits earned during initial training toward the 60-hour post-secondary education requirement for sworn officers. The bill updates theft offense definitions (e.g., changing "theft of property valued less than $250" to "theft of property that has some value") and requires fare evasion citations to be handled under the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act. It also adjusts the deadline for automatic sealing of certain criminal records to October 1, 2027.
This bill extends the Streatery Program endorsement period through December 31, 2025, affecting businesses operating outdoor dining spaces in D.C. It adjusts fee deadlines, requiring most licensees to pay by April 1, 2025, while certain cannabis businesses must pay by September 30, 2025. The bill also clarifies medical cannabis retail location rules, allowing existing applicants to operate within 300 feet of schools or recreation centers (instead of 400 feet) if the facility’s main entrance is in a commercial or industrial zone. These changes aim to maintain program continuity and resolve ambiguities in cannabis licensing regulations.
This bill amends the Language Access Act of 2004 to require the Mayor to issue implementing rules for language assistance services, clarifying the process under the District's administrative procedures. It directly affects District government agencies that provide public services, ensuring they follow standardized guidelines for assisting limited English proficient residents. The rules will detail how agencies must offer translation, interpretation, and other language access services, without changing the existing requirements of the Language Access Act. As an emergency measure, the bill takes immediate effect and expires in 90 days, though it applies retroactively to the original effective date of the Language Access Act (June 19, 2004).
This bill clarifies that property owners and occupants in Washington, D.C. must pay an impervious area charge assessed by DC Water. It specifies that DC Water can charge based on paved surfaces (like roofs, driveways, and patios) that prevent rainwater absorption, replacing prior billing methods. Failure to pay creates a property lien enforceable like other utility debts. The bill retroactively applies to March 25, 2009, and clarifies existing authority without creating new charges.
This bill approves an emergency contract for traffic ticket processing services with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc., authorizing payment of up to $6,002,005.94. It directly affects the District of Columbia's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which uses these services to process traffic violations and parking enforcement fines. The contract, effective June 18-October 16, 2025, ensures uninterrupted enforcement services to generate revenue and improve public safety by deterring traffic law violations. The approval bypasses standard procurement rules under emergency procedures.
This bill extends conditional licenses for medical cannabis businesses in Washington D.C. from 2 years to 3 years. It directly affects cultivation centers, retailers, internet retailers, manufacturers, couriers, and testing laboratories currently holding conditional licenses. The key change modifies the expiration terms: license holders now have until the end of their 3-year term (instead of 2 years) to secure permanent locations, with automatic conversions for existing licenses set to expire after December 2024. The extension applies retroactively from June 28, 2025, to provide stability in the regulated medical cannabis market.
This bill amends the Volunteers Services Act of 1977 to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has authority to regulate volunteer programs. It updates the statute by replacing "District of Columbia Board of Education" with "District of Columbia Board of Education, Attorney General for the District of Columbia" in the relevant section. This change directly affects the Attorney General's office, enabling them to establish rules for volunteer use within their operations. The amendment is structured as an emergency measure due to congressional review requirements.
This bill clarifies that rental units participating in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program are exempt from the District of Columbia's Rent Stabilization Program. It amends the Rental Housing Act to explicitly include LIHTC units in the exemption, removing ambiguity about their status. This directly affects landlords who receive LIHTC tax credits, ensuring these units are not subject to rent stabilization rules. The change is retroactive to the existing law but takes effect immediately as an emergency measure, remaining valid for 90 days.
This document is a budget submission (not a legislative bill) from Mayor Muriel Bowser for Fiscal Year 2026, titled "Grow DC." It addresses a projected $1 billion revenue shortfall due to federal job losses and economic shifts by focusing on economic growth, rightsizing spending, and maintaining key services. Key provisions include $171 million for Capital One Arena improvements, $2.8 billion for DC Public Schools, $30 million for MPD hiring, and $160 million for affordable housing through the Housing Production Trust Fund. The budget aims to support DC residents, businesses, and city services while balancing revenue constraints.
