Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0120) formally recognizes Linda Greenan for over 30 years of service to the District of Columbia. It honors her roles as Chief of Staff to Councilmember Jack Evans, Associate Vice President at Georgetown University, and her nine years at PEPCO, emphasizing her work strengthening community-government partnerships. The resolution has no binding legal effect - it simply expresses the Council's appreciation for her contributions to DC institutions and civic leadership. It is non-binding and takes effect immediately upon publication.

Maddy summaryThis bill moves the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue recommendations from June 2025 to July 2026, affecting how the District handles misdemeanor diversion programs. It also clarifies that probate notices (regarding property, creditors, or heirs) can be published in any newspaper of general circulation in the District, not just a specific "legal periodical." The changes are procedural adjustments to existing laws, not new policies, and apply to the District of Columbia's criminal justice and probate systems. The bill is designated as an emergency amendment with a 90-day effective period.

Maddy summaryThis bill (B 26-0557) amends the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018 to allow the District of Columbia Clemency Board to waive the standard 5-year waiting period for pardon applicants under specific conditions. It directly affects individuals seeking pardons who have already received a federal waiver from the Office of the Pardon Attorney or President (per DOJ Manual § 9-140.112). The Board may grant such a waiver only if it has official federal notice, cannot grant it to those on probation/parole/supervised release, and must provide written notice of its decision. The bill requires applicants to submit written requests and may defer applications until a waiver decision is made.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends reporting requirements for pretrial detention data in Washington, D.C. It changes deadlines for criminal justice agencies to submit reports, setting a fixed deadline of September 30, 2026, instead of relying on future implementation dates of other laws. The bill also clarifies that reports must account for two specific prior laws: the "Prioritizing Public Safety Emergency" and the "Secure DC Omnibus." These changes apply to all pretrial detention reporting, including for juveniles, and directly affect D.C. criminal justice agencies responsible for compiling and submitting these data.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the Metropolitan Police Department's Senior Officer Program to include lieutenants, allowing them to be rehired after retirement at a capped salary (no more than a Class 5, Step 3 lieutenant) without longevity pay. It also removes the mandatory retirement age of 60 for Metropolitan Police Department and Fire and Emergency Medical Services members, giving department heads discretion to retain them beyond that age. These changes aim to address staffing challenges by offering flexible retention options for experienced first responders. The bill is an emergency measure with a 90-day effective period.

Maddy summaryThis resolution amends the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018 to allow the District of Columbia's Clemency Board to grant a waiver of the 5-year waiting period for applicants seeking a pardon, specifically when the federal Department of Justice's Office of the Pardon Attorney (DOJ-OPA) has already granted a similar waiver. Currently, applicants who receive a federal waiver are deemed ineligible by the District Board due to a legal mismatch, even though the federal government is reviewing their cases. The change would ensure these applicants can receive a letter of recommendation from the Board, which is required for the President to consider their clemency request. This emergency measure aims to align District and federal processes without altering eligibility criteria.

Maddy summaryThis resolution extends the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue initial recommendations to July 2026, adjusting the original timeline due to staffing delays that prevented the Task Force from starting meetings until June 2025. It also amends District probate law to allow notices (such as for estate appointments) to be published in general newspapers instead of only legal periodicals, improving public access and fixing implementation issues that delayed probate proceedings. These changes prevent a gap in the law and ensure both the Task Force timeline and probate processes operate effectively. The resolution directly affects the Task Force, individuals navigating estates, and estate lawyers in the District of Columbia.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution amends reporting requirements for the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) regarding pretrial detention policies under the Secure DC Act. It clarifies what data the CJCC must collect to evaluate the effectiveness of pretrial detention rules before they expire in 2026. The resolution takes immediate effect to ensure the Council has sufficient time for analysis, without changing the underlying detention policies.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to amend two existing laws affecting District of Columbia public safety staffing. It would expand the Metropolitan Police Department's Senior Officer Program to allow rehiring of retired lieutenants (previously excluded) and eliminate the mandatory retirement age of 60 for both police officers and Fire and Emergency Medical Services workers. These changes aim to retain experienced personnel by enabling rehiring of qualified lieutenants and extending careers for seasoned staff. The resolution cites current staffing shortages (MPD at 3,200 officers vs. a target of 4,000) as justification for expedited action. It does not create new law but seeks to modify existing retirement and redeployment provisions.