Councilmember Brianne Nadeau

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to allow the District of Columbia Council to quickly pass a law clarifying the rules for private vehicle-for-hire operators. The proposed legislation aims to close legal loopholes that currently allow unregistered companies to operate without proper insurance, safety screenings, or official branding. By resolving these ambiguities, the bill seeks to ensure that all ride-sharing drivers and vehicles meet safety standards and provide passenger protection. This action is intended to safeguard the public from uninsured operators and to support legitimate businesses in the for-hire vehicle industry.

Maddy summaryThe Wealth Proceeds Tax Amendment Act of 2026 proposes a new 3 percent surcharge on passive income, such as capital gains, dividends, and interest, for high-income District of Columbia residents. This tax would apply to individuals earning over $400,000 annually and married couples earning over $500,000, targeting wealth generated without active labor. The legislation amends the local tax code to create a permanent provision for this surcharge, which is estimated to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for the city's general fund. By taxing unearned income from investments, the bill aims to broaden the tax base and reduce reliance on funding cuts to essential services like housing and healthcare.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily clarifies the legal definition of a private vehicle-for-hire operator in Washington, D.C., to include individuals who use a company's digital dispatch system to transport passengers. It directly affects drivers who operate their own vehicles through ride-sharing platforms by formally recognizing them under existing for-hire vehicle laws. The change is set to take effect on March 1, 2024, and will remain in force for 225 days after that date.

Maddy summaryThe "Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025" would require a 10-cent deposit on most beverage containers (bottles and cans) sold in the District of Columbia, with a refund available when empty containers are returned for recycling. The program would be managed by a nonprofit funded by beverage distributors and overseen by the Department of Energy and the Environment. The bill aims to increase recycling rates and reduce litter, citing evidence from other states where similar programs achieved return rates over 50 percent. It directly affects consumers (who pay the deposit and receive refunds) and beverage distributors (who fund the nonprofit).

Maddy summaryThis bill (B 26-0174) amends District of Columbia consumer protection laws to strengthen enforcement and clarify procedures. It directly affects consumers, businesses, and enforcement agencies by adding new tools like mandatory fines for non-compliance with subpoenas, authorizing asset freezes in court actions, and requiring businesses to pay costs and fees for violations. Key provisions include clarifying that Federal Trade Commission precedents must favor consumers, prohibiting retaliation for complaints, and streamlining investigative processes through sworn interrogatories and flexible service methods. The bill aims to make enforcement more effective while ensuring businesses face clear consequences for unfair trade practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes comprehensive privacy protections for personal data collected by District of Columbia government agencies and third parties on their behalf. It creates a new Chief Privacy Officer role within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer to oversee compliance and grants residents, employees, and service users specific rights over their information. Key provisions require agencies to obtain clear affirmative consent before selling data, strictly limit data collection to what is necessary for government services, and define sensitive categories such as health records and government identifiers that warrant extra care. The legislation also sets rules for how third parties must handle data received from the government and defines what constitutes personal versus de-identified information.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution formally recognizes Holocaust Remembrance Day on April 14, 2026, and acknowledges the historical significance of the Holocaust. The bill declares the date as Yom Ha'Shoah to honor the six million Jews and six million others who were persecuted and killed by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. It expresses the District of Columbia's commitment to condemning hatred and discrimination while supporting educational efforts to remember the victims. The resolution takes effect immediately and does not create new laws or funding, serving instead as a symbolic statement of remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the District's procurement system to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability for contracting and purchasing. It creates a single unified online portal to replace outdated systems, providing real-time tracking of contracts and plain-language templates to help vendors - especially small businesses and certified business enterprises - navigate the process. The bill transfers the Ombudsman office to the City Administrator's office with expanded authority to address contractor performance issues, establishes a pay-for-performance program tying payments to measurable outcomes, and reforms the DC Supply Schedule to allow faster direct purchases from approved vendors. These changes aim to reduce delays, increase small business participation, and strengthen Council oversight through data-sharing agreements and updated review procedures for major contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill corrects a technical error in the Fraudulent Vehicle Tag and Parking Enforcement Modernization Amendment Act of 2024 by adjusting a reference in the law's appropriations provision. Specifically, it changes a phrase from "Sections 113, 114(b) and 201(c)(2) shall apply" to "Section 201(c)(2) shall apply," fixing an unintended inclusion of other sections. The correction is temporary and will expire 225 days after the bill takes effect. It does not change any substantive parking enforcement rules or directly affect residents or businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Language Access Act of 2004 to strengthen enforcement and expand the Office of Human Rights' authority. It requires covered entities (like government agencies or service providers) to provide language access services, imposing strict liability for non-compliance without needing proof of discrimination or intent. If a violation occurs, complainants only need to show they were entitled to services and those services were denied, and remedies include corrective actions and direct statutory damages paid to the complainant. The bill also authorizes the Mayor to issue implementing rules through standard administrative procedures.