Councilmember Doni Crawford

Maddy summaryThe Meals Tax Relief Amendment Act of 2026 reduces the sales tax on restaurant meals in Washington, D.C., to align it with the general sales tax rate. This change directly affects residents, visitors, and local dining establishments by lowering the tax from 10 percent to 6 percent through September 30, 2027, and then to 7 percent starting October 1, 2027. The bill achieves this by adjusting the specific tax rate applied to food and drinks prepared for immediate consumption while leaving other taxes unchanged. Once enacted, the legislation will take effect after approval by the Mayor and a mandatory 30-day congressional review period.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how civil lawsuits are handled when bars or liquor stores serve alcohol to minors or intoxicated individuals. It directly affects nightlife establishments and the people who sue them by capping non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, at $500,000, with an automatic increase of $50,000 every ten years starting in 2037. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Insurance to study whether mandating minimum liquor liability insurance would lower insurance costs for these businesses. The analysis must compare current costs with how other states handle similar insurance requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the District of Columbia as the nation's "Tech for Good Capital" and creates a new tax incentive program for technology companies that develop solutions for public-interest challenges. To qualify for a real property tax abatement, these companies must be based in the District and primarily focused on areas such as civic engagement, public health, climate resilience, and education. The legislation also establishes a working group to create a marketing strategy and authorizes the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to support innovation clusters aimed at strengthening the local economy.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens accountability for tax incentives in Washington, D.C. by ensuring developers receive public benefits only if they meet their commitments and establishing clear rules to recapture funds from projects that fail to deliver. It requires the cancellation of eligibility for Office-to-Anything projects that do not begin repositioning in a timely manner and redirects unused tax abatement authority to the Home Purchase Assistance Fund to help residents buy homes. The legislation also improves oversight by mandating more frequent reviews of tax expenditures and requiring the District to publish a regional economic competitiveness dashboard and comparative fiscal analysis for major bills. These changes aim to ensure public investments generate meaningful returns while prioritizing homeownership opportunities for District residents.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) passed by the Council of the District of Columbia to honor Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. after his death in 2026. It formally recognizes his lifelong civil rights leadership, faith-based advocacy, founding of Operation PUSH, and service as a Shadow Senator for DC. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to his legacy. It does not directly affect any individuals or create new obligations.