District of Columbia Bills

This bill confirms Earnest Hanible as a public voting member of the Commission on Re-Entry and Returning Citizen Affairs in the District of Columbia. The resolution appoints him to fill a vacant seat on the commission, which advises the city on policies supporting individuals returning to society after incarceration, for the remainder of a term ending in August 2028. The confirmation process follows standard procedures, requiring the Council to formally approve the Mayor's nomination and transmit the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor. This action is administrative and does not alter the commission's existing powers or responsibilities.

The "St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13 Extension of Disposition Authority Amendment Act of 2025" extends the deadline for developing or selling a District-owned parcel at 1100 Alabama Avenue, S.E. (St. Elizabeths East Parcel 13) from two years to six years. This directly affects the District government, which owns the 138,162-square-foot parcel, and the developer Dantes Partners Acquisitions, L.L.C., who is working to create a mixed-use project with 420 housing units and retail space. The bill amends the 2022 law to update the developer’s name and extend the time limit, addressing delays caused by complex infrastructure challenges and the need to secure alternative funding. The District states this extension will not require additional budgetary resources, as the project remains funded within existing fiscal plans.

This bill requires DC Health to create a public dashboard by January 2027 showing rodent population data, treatment locations, and trends filtered by neighborhood (Ward/ANC/SMD), and submit a progress report to the Council by March 2027. It increases fines for property owners liable for rodent issues, allowing the District to charge up to triple the cost of corrective actions. The bill also mandates that trash enforcement teams notify neighborhood commissions before removing residential litter cans and refer trash violations with visible rodent activity to DC Health for coordinated action. These provisions directly affect property owners, DC Health, and neighborhood commissions by improving accountability, data transparency, and inter-agency coordination for rodent control.

This bill amends the term sheet for developing Parcel 13 on the St. Elizabeths East campus in Washington, D.C., to reflect updated project details and a new developer. It replaces the original developer (Neighborhood Development Corporation) with Dantes Partners Acquisitions LLC after the first developer ceased operations. The revised plan includes approximately 241 housing units (with senior living units), 5,000 square feet of gallery/retail space, and updated legal terms in the development agreement. The amendment ensures the project can proceed under the existing 2022 framework while adjusting for site conditions and developer changes.

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve three modifications to an existing contract with Community of Hope, Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides short-term family housing. The legislation increases the maximum allowable spending for the contract's first option year by over $1.4 million to cover additional goods and services already provided or expected. By raising the contract limit to approximately $4.26 million, the bill ensures that the organization can continue its vital housing services without payment delays. It also grants immediate approval for payments related to these modifications, bypassing standard legislative procedures due to the declared emergency.

This bill amends the District of Columbia's tax code to ensure that the Reservoir District development project can continue using specific income limits set by the federal government to determine which residents qualify for affordable housing units. The legislation addresses a discrepancy between local zoning rates and federal standards that could otherwise make the project financially unviable, potentially delaying the construction of new homes and a grocery store. By clarifying that the project must adhere to the 80 percent income limit category established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the bill aims to secure the project's funding and allow it to proceed as planned.

This bill confirms the reappointment of Dr. Allison Hill to the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy for a term ending in March 2028. The resolution officially recognizes her role as a licensed pharmacist and board member, following a nomination by the Mayor. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to Dr. Hill and the Mayor's Office, and the measure takes effect immediately.

This bill confirms Dr. Jewell Reddick as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy to fill a vacant seat until March 12, 2028. The resolution formally approves her appointment as a licensed pharmacist, allowing her to participate in the board's oversight of pharmacy standards and regulations. Dr. Reddick, who has extensive experience in pharmacy practice and legal adjudication, will serve on the board established by the District's Health Occupations Revision Act. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to the nominee and the Mayor's office, and the measure takes effect immediately.

This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Dr. Stephanie Johnican to serve on the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy. The measure fills a vacant seat previously held by Alan Friedman and grants Dr. Johnican a term ending in March 2029. Dr. Johnican, a licensed pharmacist from Ward 6 with experience at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, will join the board to help oversee pharmacy regulations and standards. The resolution requires the Council to send a copy of the document to the nominee and the Mayor's office once it is adopted. This action formalizes her appointment as recommended by Mayor Muriel Bowser under existing confirmation laws.

This bill confirms Dr. Jamila Jorden's reappointment to the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy for a term ending in March 2029. The resolution formally approves her nomination by the Mayor, allowing her to continue serving on the board that oversees pharmacy practice and licensing in the district. By adopting this measure, the Council completes the standard confirmation process required for the nominee to assume her role. The document serves as an official administrative record rather than introducing new laws or policy changes.

This bill grants a property tax exemption to the Alpha Omega Social Action and Scholarship Foundation for its building located at 1231 Harvard Street, N.W. The exemption applies only if the property is owned by the foundation and used for charitable or educational purposes rather than commercial activities. Additionally, the legislation requires the refund of all real property taxes, interest, and penalties assessed against this specific address between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2026.