B 26-0747 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Schedule of Fines Rulemaking Approval and Authority Emergency Act of 2026

This bill authorizes the District Department of Transportation to finalize an emergency update to the schedule of fines for speeding violations in Washington, D.C. The legislation specifically approves new rules that clarify the monetary penalties for driving over the speed limit, establishing distinct fine amounts based on how many miles per hour a driver exceeds the limit and the type of roadway involved. By granting emergency approval, the act allows these clarified fine structures to take effect immediately to ensure consistent enforcement and public safety. The changes directly affect all drivers in the District by defining the specific costs associated with various levels of speeding infractions.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jul 8, 2026 Signed Jul 30, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
The document was converted from a draft legislative proposal into its final enrolled version, indicating that the bill has been approved by the Council and the Mayor. The core policy content regarding speeding fines remains the same, but the legal citation for the emergency authority was updated to section 105(c) of the Administrative Procedure Act instead of section 6(c). Additionally, the effective date was shortened from a standard 30-day review period to a maximum 90-day emergency window.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the specific speeding fines and the authority to issue them remains unchanged; the change is strictly procedural, reflecting the bill's progression to final enactment.
TIMELINE

The emergency duration was changed from a standard 30-day Congressional review period to a maximum 90-day limit, consistent with the District's emergency act procedures.

TECHNICAL

The legal citation for the authority to issue rules on an emergency basis was updated from section 6(c) to section 105(c) of the District of Columbia Administrative Procedure Act.

The document now includes the formal signatures of the Council Chairman and the Mayor, certifying the bill is enrolled and ready for implementation.

The draft notice of proposed rulemaking, public comment instructions, and the Attorney General's legal certification memorandum were removed as they are no longer needed for the final law.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026

How they voted

12–1
Passed
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 2026
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1 Nay
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
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Committee
1
Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-1)
council
Jul 14, 2026
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment
legislature
Jul 8, 2026
Introduced
B26-0747 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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