PR 26-0311 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

District of Columbia Judicial Disabilities and Tenure Commission Dr. Maria J. Donoghue Velleca Appointment Resolution of 2025

This bill is a procedural resolution appointing Dr. Maria J. Donoghue Velleca to fill a vacancy on the District of Columbia Judicial Disabilities and Tenure Commission. It replaces Dr. Patrick Jackson as a nonlawyer member for the remainder of an unexpired 6-year term ending May 5, 2029. The resolution formally names Dr. Velleca (a Ward 2 resident and Georgetown University professor) and directs the Council to transmit the appointment to relevant parties. As a purely administrative appointment resolution, it does not create new policy or affect legislation.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Nov 2025

Council Passage

Nov 2025

Signed into Law

Nov 2025

Introduced Sep 22, 2025 Signed Nov 4, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document was converted from a draft 'Proposed Resolution' to an 'Enrolled Original' version, indicating it has been officially adopted and finalized. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, including the appointment of Dr. Maria J. Donoghue Velleca to the Judicial Disabilities and Tenure Commission to replace Dr. Patrick Jackson.

TECHNICAL

The document title and header were updated from 'A PROPOSED RESOLUTION' to 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' and 'A RESOLUTION', signifying the bill has passed all legislative stages and is now official law.

The bill number was updated from PR 26-0311 to 26-233, reflecting its new official status in the legislative record.

The date of introduction was updated to November 4, 2025, and the signature line was replaced with the official enrolled page marker.

The extensive biographical resume of the appointee, which was included in the draft version for informational purposes, was removed from the final enrolled text.

Floor votes · Council Nov 4, 2025

How they voted

13–0

Passed

Total votes 13

Nov 4, 2025

D Democratic11

11 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Nov 4, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Nov 4, 2025

Legislature · Passed

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0311 by the Committee of the Whole

legislature

Oct 7, 2025

Committee

Referred to Committee of the Whole

legislature

Sep 22, 2025

Introduced

PR26-0311 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors