Ronald ‘Ron’ Austin Memorial Park Designation Act of 2023
This bill officially designates a specific park in Square 3376N as the Ronald "Ron" Austin Memorial Park. The legislation formally names the public space to honor Ronald Austin, a former District of Columbia Council member. By amending existing street and alley closing laws, the act ensures that this commemorative designation is legally recognized within the District's code. The measure requires approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period before it becomes effective.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2024
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced Mar 13, 2023
Signed Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Oct 1, 2024
How they voted
12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Oct 1, 2024
D
Democratic11
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
18
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Dec 17, 2024
Became law
Law Number L25-0234 Effective from Dec 17, 2024
Oct 24, 2024
Became law
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A25-0590
Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
Jul 9, 2024
Legislature · Reported by committee
Committee Mark-up of B25-0196 by the Committee of the Whole
Mar 21, 2023
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
Mar 13, 2023
Legislature · Introduced
B25-0196 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
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