This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's nomination of Laurence Gill to serve as an alternate District resident member of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors. It fills a vacant seat previously held by Jed Ross, with Gill's term ending September 12, 2027. The resolution is procedural, requiring the Council's formal approval to finalize the appointment. It does not create new policy or affect public services directly.
This resolution approves permanent rules for managing street-side outdoor dining ("streateries") in Washington D.C. It establishes a permit program requiring businesses to pay $15 per square foot in fees to operate in public right-of-way, replacing a temporary program. The rules also create new civil infractions for violations, with penalties outlined in amended Chapter 43 of Title 16. The resolution directly affects restaurants and businesses operating outdoor dining, making the program permanent after public feedback reduced fees from $20 to $15 per square foot.
This bill transfers administration of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA). It directly affects how DC allocates federal tax credits for affordable housing projects, which are critical for leveraging private investment in low-income housing. The key mechanism requires DCHFA - already managing similar housing finance tools - to now oversee the 9% LIHTC program, streamlining processes and preventing future credit losses like the $3.1 million forfeited in 2025. The legislation aims to maximize existing federal housing dollars by improving coordination across financing tools.
The Pets in Housing Amendment Act of 2025 prohibits insurance companies from asking about a dog's breed or charging higher premiums based on breed (except for documented aggressive behavior or if the dog is declared dangerous). It amends the 2024 Pets in Housing law to immediately implement pet rent and fee limits without requiring new funding, ensuring landlords who remove breed bans don't face higher insurance costs. This directly affects landlords, tenants (especially low-income residents and people of color who own mixed-breed dogs), and insurance companies in the District of Columbia. The bill removes financial barriers to pet ownership by addressing insurance discrimination and making key housing provisions effective.
This bill (B 26-0532) allows District seniors aged 65+ who own their primary residence to transfer their existing property tax cap credit to a new home purchased within 12 months. It directly affects seniors moving to a new primary residence, preventing steep tax increases they currently face when selling their capped-property home. Key provisions include: (1) transferring the tax credit value percentage-for-percentage to the new home, and (2) permitting seniors to combine ownership shares across multiple family members to meet the 50% ownership requirement. This change aims to make housing transitions more affordable for seniors needing to downsize, relocate for health reasons, or move to safer, more accessible homes.
This bill amends a 1939 law to require specific government-related organizations (like DC Water, the Housing Finance Agency, and the DC Housing Authority) to follow existing affordable housing rules when selling land for new multifamily housing developments with 10+ units. It directly affects these entities when they dispose of property that will be developed into residential buildings, applying the same affordable housing requirements already used for public land sales. The key provision extends current rules from section 801(b-3) to cover these quasi-governmental organizations’ land dispositions. This change ensures these entities contribute to affordable housing production when developing new residential properties on their land.
This bill amends Washington D.C.'s 2010 health insurance law to allow private insurers and Medicaid managed care organizations to count specific social services toward their required medical care spending. It permits including evidence-based programs addressing food insecurity, reentry support for justice-involved individuals, and housing stability services in their medical loss ratio calculation. These services must aim to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for D.C. residents. The bill defines "social determinants of health" as community conditions affecting health, referencing CDC and CMS guidelines. It directly affects D.C. health insurers and managed care plans by expanding eligible expenses under existing insurance regulations.
This bill establishes a permanent Tax and Revenue Commission in the District of Columbia to provide expert recommendations on tax code revisions and non-tax revenue policies. The Commission will analyze the tax system’s fairness, efficiency, economic impact, and racial equity implications, then propose changes to the Mayor and Council. Key duties include broadening the tax base, modernizing tax administration, assessing fees/fines, and identifying unused tax credits. The Commission will operate with a director appointed by the Council and consult an Advisory Group composed of tax experts, government officials, and community/business representatives. It directly affects District tax policy decisions and government revenue planning.
This bill amends the Clean Hands Act to exempt occupational and business licenses from certification requirements starting October 1, 2025, directly affecting businesses seeking licenses under specific District code sections (e.g., §§ 47-2801-47-2853.224). It also increases the debt threshold from $100 to $2,500 for Clean Hands Act applicability, meaning larger debt obligations no longer trigger the certification process. The key changes simplify licensing for small businesses and reduce administrative barriers for debt-related compliance. These provisions aim to reduce regulatory burdens on local economic activity without altering the Act’s core purpose.
This bill establishes the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABCA) to regulate cannabis in Washington, D.C., directly affecting cannabis businesses, social equity applicants, and residents. Key provisions include creating specific license categories (e.g., cultivator, retailer, microbusiness), requiring 25% of licenses for Social Equity Applicants (businesses owned by people from communities harmed by past cannabis laws), and setting up a Cannabis Equity and Opportunity Fund for grants and loans. It bans sales within 400 feet of schools/daycares, mandates a seed-to-sale tracking system, restricts advertising, and prohibits sales to minors or in residential areas. The ABCA will enforce rules, collect excise taxes on cannabis sales, and manage licensing fees and protests.
This bill requires the District of Columbia to create a grant fund to support business improvement districts and Main Streets in providing and maintaining public restrooms, and mandates that all new or substantially renovated parks of one acre or more include gender-neutral public restrooms. It directly affects residents and visitors who rely on public restrooms, including people experiencing homelessness, pregnant individuals, those with medical conditions, and young children. The law specifies that restrooms must be free, accessible 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and maintained by the District or contracted providers. It aims to address current scarcity by increasing restroom availability in high-use areas and public parks.
This bill would remove the District of Columbia sales tax on HIV in-home tests, making these tests more affordable for District residents. Currently, these tests cost $40-$70, and the tax exemption would lower the effective price at the point of sale. The key provision amends the District’s tax code (section 47-2005) to add a specific exemption for HIV in-home tests. The change would apply once the bill is approved and the fiscal impact is included in the budget, as required by law.
