B 25-0829 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

Zelda Fichandler Way Designation Act of 2024

This bill symbolically designates a specific section of 6th Street SW in Washington, DC, as "Zelda Fichandler Way" to honor Zelda Fichandler. The legislation formally names the stretch of road between M Street SW and the northern boundary of Lot 129 in Square 472 after her. Once approved by the Mayor and Congress, the change will appear on official maps and signage to recognize her legacy in the community.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
Council Passage
Oct 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced May 28, 2024 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
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Dec 17, 2024
Became law
Law Number L25-0248 Effective from Dec 17, 2024
Oct 24, 2024
Became law
Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A25-0603
Oct 1, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
Sep 17, 2024
Legislature · Reported by committee
Committee Mark-up of B25-0829 by the Committee of the Whole
Jun 11, 2024
Legislature · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
May 28, 2024
Legislature · Introduced
B25-0829 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Charles Allen
Charles Allen
DDemocratic
DC
Ward 6