This bill temporarily amends existing laws to increase transparency and clarify billing rules for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. It requires the authority to report monthly data on water disconnections to government oversight bodies and mandates that notices sent to building occupants before shutting off water be posted in multiple languages. Additionally, the legislation sets specific limits on late payment fees and clarifies the process for restoring service and imposing fines for unauthorized reconnection. These changes directly affect the water authority's operations and the residents or owners of properties subject to water service disconnections.
This bill temporarily designates specific housing units in the Reservoir District as affordable housing for tax exemption purposes. It requires that one-third of the rental units be set aside for households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income, using Fair Market Rent standards set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The measure is set to expire 225 days after it takes effect.
This bill temporarily increases the maximum weight allowed for personal delivery devices, such as scooters, to 250 pounds in the District of Columbia. The change applies to all users of these devices and is intended to address the current 150-pound limit established by the Personal Delivery Device Act of 2018. If approved, the new weight restriction will remain in effect for 225 days before automatically expiring. The legislation also grants the Department of Transportation the authority to set higher weight limits through future rulemaking.
This bill temporarily amends the District of Columbia's Certified Business Enterprise Program to update how businesses are certified and enforced. It requires applicants to be independently owned and operated, meaning they manage their daily operations without external control from other businesses. The legislation also sets specific performance rules for joint ventures, mandating that they complete work proportional to their ownership and subcontract at least 35% of work to certified businesses. Finally, it establishes clearer procedures for filing complaints, distinguishing between formal written submissions and informal reports, while requiring the Department to maintain records of all formal complaints.
This bill temporarily amends the District of Columbia's Volunteer Services Act to grant the Attorney General the authority to establish regulations for using volunteers. By updating Section 3 of the existing law, the measure adds the Attorney General's office to the list of government entities permitted to manage volunteer programs. The changes are scheduled to take effect on April 15, 2026, and will remain in force for a period of 225 days before expiring. The legislation focuses on clarifying administrative oversight rather than creating new funding or expanding volunteer eligibility.
This temporary bill, effective May 14, 2026, modifies how the District of Columbia handles abbreviated probate proceedings for estates where the deceased died on or after March 21, 2025. It allows the Register of Wills to refer cases to the Court for a decision on appointing a personal representative and admitting a will if additional proof is needed, while also permitting notices of legal actions to be published in either a legal periodical or a general newspaper. The law includes a sunset provision, meaning all changes will automatically expire 225 days after it takes effect.
This bill reappoints Laura Hankins as a voting member of the Commission on the Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges for the Office of Administrative Hearings in the District of Columbia. The resolution establishes her 3-year term beginning immediately and ending on April 30, 2029, with the Council of the District of Columbia formally transmitting the appointment to relevant officials. Hankins, a former public defender and legal ethics committee member, will continue her role in overseeing the selection and tenure processes for administrative law judges who handle government hearings. The measure is a procedural appointment that does not alter existing laws or policies but confirms an existing position within the District's administrative justice system.
This bill confirms Barbara Jones as a voting member of the District of Columbia State Athletics Commission, filling a vacant seat for the remainder of an unexpired term ending in November 2028. The resolution follows a nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser and requires confirmation by the Council of the District of Columbia in accordance with existing confirmation procedures. Once adopted, the Council will transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor, and the confirmation takes effect immediately. The bill does not change the commission's structure or powers but rather appoints an individual to an existing position.
This is a confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's reappointment of May Chan to the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission for a term ending April 30, 2030. The resolution provides no new policy changes - it solely addresses the procedural confirmation of an existing nominee for a commission that handles property tax appeals. The bill text includes Ms. Chan's professional background but does not alter any laws or create new obligations.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive legislative bill. It formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Trent Williams as Chairperson of the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission (RPTAC) for a term ending April 30, 2030. The resolution follows standard confirmation procedures under D.C. law and does not establish new policies or alter existing laws. It directly affects the RPTAC's leadership structure and the Mayor's appointment process.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination to reappoint Cliftine Jones as a full-time Commissioner of the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission for a term ending April 30, 2030. The resolution directly affects the Commission's membership and the confirmation process. It requires the Council of the District of Columbia to adopt the resolution, with no substantive policy changes or new mechanisms beyond the appointment.
The Powering Local Utility Guidance in Housing Act of 2025 (PLUG in Housing Act) helps affordable housing developers navigate utility approval processes during construction. It directs the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) to create a "housing utility readiness team" that provides three key services: (1) administrative assistance to coordinate utility inspections, (2) access to technical consultants to prevent design issues, and (3) coordination to integrate utility permitting data into government tracking systems. This directly affects developers of affordable housing projects, particularly in high-cost areas where utility delays have caused costly project pauses or redesigns. The bill aims to streamline the permitting process by reducing administrative hurdles with utility companies, without changing utility regulations themselves.
