District of Columbia Bills

This procedural resolution reappoints Nyasha Howard as Secretary to the District of Columbia Council for a new term beginning January 2, 2025. It does not create new laws or policies; it solely confirms Howard's continued service in this administrative role within the Council's leadership structure. The resolution takes immediate effect upon passage.

This resolution (PR 26-0015) extends existing rent stabilization protections for District of Columbia tenants in rent-stabilized housing. It maintains the current annual rent caps - 4% for elderly/disabled tenants or certain co-leased units, and 6% for all other rent-stabilized units - along with cumulative caps (8% and 12% over two years) that prevent excessive rent hikes. The resolution ensures these protections remain in place through April 2025, protecting over 70,000 tenants from displacement due to rapid rent increases. It is a procedural continuation of prior legislation (2023 and 2024 acts) rather than a new policy change.

This resolution declares an emergency to prevent a gap in childcare pay requirements. It ensures that the existing minimum salary rules for assistant and lead teachers in early childhood facilities - under the Early Childhood Pay Equity Program - remain in effect until the pending temporary act (D.C. Act 25-637) is approved by Congress. The resolution does not change pay amounts but bridges the period between the expiration of a current emergency act (January 29, 2025) and the new temporary act's effective date. It directly affects childcare facilities participating in the Pay Equity Program, requiring them to maintain current salary standards during this transition.

This resolution approves a collective bargaining agreement between DCPS and the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) for approximately 5,400 teachers. It sets wage increases of 4% for FY2024 (as a bonus), 2% for FY2025, 3% for FY2026, 3% for FY2027, and 4% for FY2028, along with annual increases to benefits like optical, dental, and legal coverage. The agreement directly affects DCPS teachers represented by WTU and aims to address compensation and working conditions. The resolution designates it as an emergency to expedite approval.

This resolution approves a 5-year collective bargaining agreement between DC Public Schools and the Washington Teachers’ Union (covering ~5,400 teachers and school staff). It includes annual salary increases (2% in 2025, 3% in 2026, 3% in 2027, 4% in 2028) plus a 4% bonus for 2024, and expands benefits like dental, optical, and legal coverage with monthly contribution increases through 2028. The agreement, effective 2023-2028, requires $238.9 million in total funding from the Workforce Investments Account. This resolution formally authorizes the agreement without adding new legislative requirements.

This resolution prevents a funding gap for the National Cherry Blossom Festival grant by temporarily extending an existing emergency funding measure. It addresses a technical timing issue: a previously enacted emergency grant amendment (D.C. Act 25-612) expires January 26, 2025, while a new temporary amendment (D.C. Act 25-638) is pending federal congressional review. The resolution ensures uninterrupted grant funding during this transition period without changing the festival's budget or policy.

This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Jed Ross to fill a vacant seat on the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DCWSA) Board of Directors. Ross, currently Chief Risk Officer at the Office of Risk Management and an alternate board member, replaces David Franco for a term ending September 12, 2027. The resolution has no policy provisions - it solely confirms an existing appointment under District law.

This procedural resolution appoints committee leadership and members for the Council of the District of Columbia during Council Period 26 (starting January 2, 2025). It names Kenyan McDuffie as Chairperson Pro Tempore and assigns specific council members to chair or serve on 10 standing committees, including Business and Economic Development, Health, and Judiciary. The resolution organizes the Council’s internal structure but does not create new laws or policies.

This is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill), declaring an emergency to prevent a legal gap between two existing acts. It authorizes the Council of the District of Columbia to fast-track adoption of the "Residential Tranquility Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025" after a single reading, avoiding a lapse in protections. The resolution itself does not change laws but ensures continuity by expediting the legislative process for the referenced amendment. (1 sentence)

This bill clarifies that the District government may repair or replace components of existing fossil fuel-based heating and cooling systems (like boilers in schools and government buildings) without violating the Climate Commitment Act. It directly affects District government facilities, including over 117 public schools with 162 boiler systems, plus buildings managed by Parks, Human Services, and other agencies. The key provision explicitly states that maintenance of current systems - such as fixing broken parts - is permitted until full replacement with electric systems occurs. The resolution is retroactive to January 1, 2025, to allow immediate maintenance without disrupting operations during winter.

This emergency bill requires the District of Columbia Mayor to get Council approval before making any changes to the DC Circulator's budget, regardless of the amount involved. It also mandates that money from selling or leasing Circulator assets be placed in a special fund dedicated to supporting current and former workers with wages, bonuses, or severance. Additionally, the legislation directs the Department of Transportation to work with the Metro to explore options for taking over the Circulator service, offering alternative bus routes, or rehiring displaced staff under their existing pay and seniority terms. The act is designed to take effect immediately but will expire within 90 days once the situation is resolved.

This emergency bill amends the District of Columbia's police complaint system to strengthen oversight and accountability. It expands the Police Complaints Board from five to nine members, ensuring representation from each of the city's wards and requiring that board members have no ties to law enforcement. Additionally, it grants the Office of Police Complaints' Executive Director the authority to file their own complaints if they discover evidence of police misconduct, such as excessive force or failure to intervene, that was not originally reported by a citizen. A separate provision clarifies that certain legal protections regarding sexual assault victims specifically apply only to those under the age of 18.