Councilmember Brooke Pinto

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to authorize the District of Columbia Clemency Board to waive the standard five-year waiting period for pardon applicants. It specifically addresses a legal gap that would occur between the expiration of a previous emergency measure and the effective date of a subsequent temporary amendment. By allowing this waiver to remain in effect during the interim, the bill ensures that individuals seeking clemency are not blocked from the process due to a temporary lapse in authority. The measure is designed solely to maintain continuity in the pardon system without altering the underlying rules for granting pardons.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to fix a legal gap in D.C. laws regarding pretrial detention reporting. It allows the Council to pass a new amendment immediately without the usual waiting period, ensuring that reporting rules remain in effect between the expiration of one temporary law and the start of another. The measure directly impacts the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council by clarifying its reporting requirements during this transition. By adopting the new rules after a single reading, the Council prevents a period where the law might be unclear or unenforceable.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to amend the Volunteers Services Act of 1977, clarifying that the District's Attorney General has the authority to create their own rules for using volunteers. The change is necessary because the current law does not explicitly grant this power to the Attorney General, who is an independently elected official, even though other agencies have this authority. By updating the law, the resolution ensures that the Attorney General's office can continue to rely on volunteers for legal, investigative, and support work without interruption. The measure takes effect immediately to prevent delays in the office's operations and the services it provides to residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares an emergency to fix technical errors in the Strengthening Probate Administration Amendment Act of 2024, which aims to modernize how estates are handled in Washington, D.C. The resolution directly affects residents dealing with probate by clarifying rules for appointing estate managers and transferring small estates without a full court process. Key changes include allowing the Register of Wills to refer incomplete cases to a judge, removing a requirement that prevents transferring assets if no will exists, and ensuring the new laws apply to deaths occurring on or after March 21, 2025. By correcting these administrative flaws, the bill seeks to prevent delays and ensure that beneficiaries can access estate assets efficiently while the Council prepares permanent fixes.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the temporary authority for the District of Columbia's juvenile curfew and curfew zones by removing their scheduled expiration dates. It directly affects the Chief of Police and the Mayor, allowing them to continue enforcing curfew rules for minors in designated areas. The legislation repeals the sunset provisions from two previous 2025 acts that were set to expire in early 2026 and late 2025 respectively. Once enacted, this measure will remain in effect for up to 90 days following approval by the Mayor or a council veto override.

Maddy summaryThis resolution proposes to remove the April 15, 2026 expiration date for temporary laws that allow the District's police chief and mayor to establish juvenile curfew zones in specific areas. The measure directly affects law enforcement authority and would keep in place restrictions on unaccompanied minors gathering in designated zones during late evening hours. The bill cites recent incidents of youth gatherings leading to violence in locations like the Wharf and Navy Yard as justification for maintaining these tools. If passed, the curfew zone authority would remain active through September 25, 2026, giving police more flexibility to respond to planned large youth events. The resolution also notes that the mayor has committed to providing alternative programming for youth during the same period.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends temporary changes to juvenile curfew rules in Washington, D.C., by removing their scheduled expiration dates. It directly affects the District's Chief of Police and Mayor, who previously had limited authority to set curfew zones and modify curfew hours under temporary laws from 2025. The legislation repeals the sunset provisions that would have ended these modifications on February 12, 2026, and December 18, 2025, allowing the authorities to continue managing curfew enforcement without time limits. Passed as an emergency measure, the bill would remain in effect for up to 90 days after approval and requires a fiscal impact review before implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily expands opportunities for experienced first responders to remain in their roles. It allows retired Metropolitan Police Department lieutenants to be rehired under a new "Senior police lieutenant" category with pay capped at Class 5, Step 3 levels (no longevity pay), and removes the mandatory retirement age of 60 for MPD and Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel. This gives departments discretion to retain staff beyond age 60 instead of requiring automatic retirement. The changes are effective for 225 days and aim to address retention challenges for senior first responders.

Maddy summaryThe HOMES Omnibus Amendment Act of 2026 is a comprehensive housing package designed to address affordability and supply issues in the District of Columbia by modernizing financing, preserving existing units, and creating new pathways to homeownership. Key provisions include updating tax increment financing to support multiple housing areas, establishing a program to convert vacant and blighted properties into affordable housing, and launching a lease-purchase pilot to help residents transition into ownership. The bill also introduces tax credits for first-time homebuyers, streamlines zoning for small-scale infill development, provides gap financing for stalled construction projects, and creates an advisory council to improve the efficiency of the permitting process. These measures collectively aim to increase housing production, stabilize neighborhoods, and reduce barriers for residents seeking stable housing.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to stop a proposed contract with HME, Inc. that would have provided 18 fire pumpers to the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. The bill blocks the contract because the Council believes purchasing equipment from a new vendor in such large quantities is risky and could disrupt budget planning and equipment maintenance schedules. The resolution relies on a 2020 report advising against bulk orders from unfamiliar manufacturers to avoid operational and financial strain. It uses emergency legislative procedures to ensure the contract is disapproved before it automatically becomes effective on March 28, 2026.