Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Volunteers Services Act of 1977 to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has authority to regulate volunteer programs. It updates the statute by replacing "District of Columbia Board of Education" with "District of Columbia Board of Education, Attorney General for the District of Columbia" in the relevant section. This change directly affects the Attorney General's office, enabling them to establish rules for volunteer use within their operations. The amendment is structured as an emergency measure due to congressional review requirements.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution extends the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to issue recommendations from one year after the Secure DC law's effective date to July 2026, due to staffing delays in starting meetings. It also modifies probate law to allow notices for estate matters (like appointments of personal representatives) to be published in general-circulation newspapers, not just legal periodicals, to improve accessibility and reduce delays. The changes directly affect the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (task force timeline) and residents/estate lawyers handling probate cases in D.C. The resolution was passed as an emergency measure to align with practical implementation needs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to expedite several amendments to existing District of Columbia laws, bypassing standard legislative review. It directly affects residents and agencies by: (1) allowing Metropolitan Police Department officer applicants to count certain college credits toward education requirements; (2) clarifying court procedures for sealing certain criminal records; and (3) updating rules for handling fare evasion citations and pretrial detention policies. The resolution cites urgent needs to resolve legal gaps, prevent system inefficiencies, and align with prior legislation like the Peace DC Omnibus Amendment Act. It is procedural in nature, enabling immediate implementation of these technical adjustments without new policy creation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to prevent a legal gap between two temporary laws affecting the District of Columbia's Volunteer Services Act. It ensures the Attorney General for the District maintains authority to regulate volunteer use during a transition period, specifically between the expiration of the "Volunteer Services Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025" (effective until November 9, 2025) and the implementation of the "Temporary Amendment Act." The resolution does not change the law itself but authorizes immediate adoption to avoid disruption in oversight of volunteer programs. It directly affects the District's Attorney General and their ability to manage volunteer-related regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Residential Tranquility Act to prohibit using sound amplifying devices (like megaphones) for demonstrations targeting residences between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. in residential zones, and bans leaving unattended sound devices emitting sound during those hours. It also makes it illegal to throw objects onto residential property with the intent to intimidate or harass residents. The law excludes car stereos used only by vehicle occupants from the definition of sound amplifying devices. The bill repeals a previous temporary amendment and takes effect immediately for a 90-day emergency period.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the District of Columbia Department of Corrections to provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) under federal and local law to individuals with disabilities aged 18 and older who are incarcerated in its secure facilities. It specifically mandates this service during the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years for young adults in custody until they reach the end of their eligibility under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The bill amends two existing laws (the Corrections Act and Corrections Oversight Act) to add this requirement as a new provision. It directly affects young adults with disabilities in DC's correctional facilities who were previously not explicitly covered under these education provisions. The amendment is classified as an emergency measure with a 90-day effective period.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Washington D.C.'s Juvenile Curfew Act to start curfew hours at 11 p.m. daily (previously midnight) and extend coverage to 17-year-olds (previously up to age 16). It grants the Mayor emergency authority to extend curfew hours beyond 11 p.m. for up to 4 days (renewable for 30 days total) and the Chief of Police power to create "curfew zones" in specific areas for public safety. Police must issue verbal warnings before arrest during these extensions and provide reasonable time for juveniles to disperse. The changes directly affect all juveniles under 18 in D.C. during designated emergency periods.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to amend the District's Juvenile Curfew Act of 1995. It would allow the Mayor to extend curfew hours beyond current times (currently 8pm-11pm), let the Chief of Police establish extended curfew zones in specific areas during safety concerns, and extend the curfew to cover 17-year-olds. The bill directly affects minors under 18 in Washington, D.C., particularly those gathering in designated zones like the Wharf or U Street. It aims to provide officials with more flexible tools to address public safety incidents involving unaccompanied youth, as cited in the resolution's emergency justification.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0077) formally recognizes the 75th anniversary of the American Fazl Mosque in Washington, D.C., acknowledging it as the nation's first permanent mosque and longest-serving in the capital. It celebrates the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's contributions to peace, interfaith dialogue, community service, and its role as a multiracial model for American Islam since 1950. The resolution has no legal effect but symbolically honors the mosque's historical significance and ongoing community impact.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to extend the Department of Corrections (DOC) as the District agency responsible for providing free appropriate public education (FAPE) under federal and local law to eligible young adults (ages 18+ with prior disability identification) in DOC custody. It specifically authorizes DOC to continue its contract with Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools for special education services through the 2025-2026 school year, following a temporary arrangement that expired after 2022-2023. The resolution avoids disruption in mandated special education services for incarcerated youth while permanent legislation (Bills 25-309 and 25-461) remains under review. This is a procedural extension, not a policy change, to maintain existing service delivery during legislative deliberation.