Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis resolution appoints Janene D. Jackson as a member of the District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission to replace Heidi Tseu. Jackson will serve the remainder of a three-year term, which concludes on July 1, 2027, and the appointment takes effect immediately upon adoption. The bill directly affects the Uniform Law Commission by adding a new member with extensive experience in public policy and government affairs.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Anthony Hood to the District of Columbia Zoning Commission for a term ending February 3, 2030. The resolution authorizes the Council to officially approve Hood's continued service on the commission, which oversees building height, area, and use regulations in the District. The measure requires the Council to transmit a copy of the confirmation to both the nominee and the Mayor's Office once adopted. This is a procedural action that does not alter zoning laws or policies but maintains the commission's membership structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily amends the District of Columbia's Open Meetings Act to clarify how public meetings are defined and when they must be open to the public. It allows public bodies to hold closed meetings to receive briefings on potential terrorist threats or public health dangers, exempts meetings between the Council and the Mayor if no official action is taken, and states that a meeting is open if the public can reasonably view or hear it, even if not live-streamed. The legislation also updates the applicability date for expanded financial reporting requirements for certain boards and commissions to October 17, 2026, and clarifies which groups are subject to the open meetings rules.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Albert Cacozza to fill a vacant seat on the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees, previously held by Mignon Clyburn. The resolution specifies his term runs to May 15, 2029, and requires the Council to transmit the confirmation to the nominee and Mayor's office. It does not establish new policies or affect any programs - its sole purpose is to approve the appointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Amy Laitinen to the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Board of Trustees, filling a vacancy left by Christopher Bell. Laitinen's term will run until May 15, 2030, for the remainder of the unexpired seat. The resolution requires the Council of the District of Columbia to formally approve the appointment, as mandated by D.C. law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (PR 26-0081) is a procedural resolution confirming Robert Miller's reappointment to the District of Columbia Zoning Commission. It formally approves his continued service as a commission member for a term ending February 3, 2029, after he has served since 2012. The resolution does not create new policy or affect residents or businesses; it solely addresses the confirmation process for an existing appointee. Miller, a Ward 3 resident and current Zoning Commission Vice Chairman, has extensive experience in DC land use policy.

Maddy summaryThis resolution reappoints Jinwoo Park as Executive Director of the Criminal Code Reform Commission for a three-year term ending March 26, 2028. The Commission, established by the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Support Act, oversees the review and revision of Washington, D.C.'s criminal code to modernize laws and improve justice outcomes. The resolution formally approves Park's continued leadership in this role, following his prior service since April 2022. It directly affects the Commission's operations and the District's criminal justice policy development.

Maddy summaryThis resolution reappoints Heidi Tseu to the District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission for a three-year term ending July 1, 2027. The commission, established by the District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-313), develops model laws to promote consistency in legal standards across jurisdictions.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It asks the Council to confirm Mayor Bowser's appointment of Chris Morrison to fill a vacant architect member seat on the Historic Preservation Review Board, which was previously held by Patrick Williams. Morrison, a licensed architect with 30+ years in preservation and design, will serve the remainder of the unexpired term ending July 21, 2028. The resolution has no policy changes - it solely confirms an existing appointment.

Maddy summaryThe Accountancy Practice Amendment Act of 2025 changes District of Columbia licensure requirements for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). It creates a new pathway allowing applicants with a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant work experience (with one year substitutable by 30 additional college credits) to become licensed, instead of requiring a master’s degree. The bill also updates mobility rules to align with neighboring states like Virginia and Maryland, enabling CPAs licensed in those jurisdictions to practice in DC without re-licensure. This directly affects aspiring and current CPAs in DC seeking licensure or seeking to practice across state lines.