This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive legislative bill. It formally confirms Leif Dormsjo's reappointment to the Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors for a term ending May 16, 2030. The resolution follows the requirements of the Washington Convention Center Authority Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-188) and the Confirmation Act of 1978. It directly affects the District of Columbia's governance of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority by extending Dormsjo's board service. The resolution requires the Council of the District of Columbia to approve this reappointment.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Julio Jay Haddock Ortiz to the Washington Convention and Sports Authority Board of Directors. Ortiz, a long-time hospitality industry professional and community leader from Ward 6, is being confirmed for a term ending May 16, 2030. The resolution serves solely to complete the appointment process for this board position, as required by law.
This bill provides targeted housing relief to 46 former homeowners displaced from River East at Grandview condominiums in Ward 8 after structural issues forced evacuations in 2021. It offers three specific mechanisms: HPAP grants for those who haven’t repurchased a home, conversion of existing HPAP loans to grants for those who have, and shortening inclusionary zoning affordability covenants to 15 years for qualifying new purchases. All relief is tax-exempt under District law and uses existing housing programs without new funding. The District must track progress through annual reporting to ensure these measures restore stability for families who lost generational wealth through displacement.
The Motor Vehicle Insurance Modernization Act of 2025 (Bill B 26-0057) updates Washington D.C.'s automobile insurance minimums to $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident for bodily injury coverage, replacing the 1986 standards that no longer reflect current medical and injury costs. It requires insurers to provide both underinsured motorist (UIM) and enhanced underinsured motorist (EUIM) coverage, with EUIM ensuring victims receive full coverage without insurers deducting payments from at-fault drivers. The bill also establishes an automatic adjustment mechanism to increase these limits by $5,000 every five years starting January 1, 2028. This directly affects all drivers and insurers in D.C. whose vehicles are registered in the District.
This bill declares District-owned property at 33-45 P Street NW (formerly Langston and Slater Elementary Schools) as surplus and approves its sale to developer Lebanon Village at Langston Slater (CSG Urban Partners and Mount Lebanon CDC). It mandates that the resulting 52-unit mixed-income housing project include at least 30% affordable units and require 35% of construction contracts to go to certified local businesses, with 20% equity participation from those businesses. The property, totaling about 30,000 square feet, will be developed for rental and for-sale residential use under a ground lease (for rentals) and fee-simple sale (for for-sale units). The disposition follows a public engagement process and community input on the property’s future use.
This bill clarifies Washington D.C.'s Open Meetings Act to define when public meetings must be accessible. It explicitly excludes casual gatherings, press conferences, field trips, and policy briefings (without action) from the definition of a "meeting." Key changes allow public bodies to discuss threats or receive briefings about security/public health risks without public access if disclosure would endanger people, and exempt Council-Mayor meetings from open meeting rules if no official action occurs. It also requires public bodies to make meetings accessible online in real-time if feasible, or as soon as possible afterward. These changes directly affect all D.C. public bodies, including city councils, committees, and agencies holding meetings.
This bill prohibits landlords in Washington, D.C. from separately charging tenants for utilities (electricity, gas, water, or sewage) used in building common areas like hallways, gyms, or conference rooms - fees tenants previously paid on top of base rent regardless of usage. It also requires landlords to provide written notice within 45 days of a tenant moving out about any unpaid fees (e.g., for damages or cleaning), including photographic evidence for damage claims. Landlords must prove they notified tenants at least 60 days before sending unpaid amounts to debt collectors. The law directly affects D.C. tenants in multi-unit buildings who faced unexpected utility charges and unclear move-out billing practices.
The Harmony Park Designation Act of 2025 symbolically renames a triangle park between New Jersey Avenue NW and Rhode Island Avenue NW in Ward 1 (bordering Ward 2 and Ward 5) as "Harmony Park." This name honors the Columbian Harmony Society and Harmonean Cemetery, which supported African American communities in the District since 1825. The designation follows community resolutions from ANC 1B and ANC 2G (formerly ANC 6E), recognizing the historical significance of the cemetery site now occupied by the Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood Metro station. The bill has no fiscal impact or policy changes - it solely updates the park's official name.
This bill symbolically designates the playground and dog park at 26th Street NW and I Street NW in Ward 2 as "Green’s Court Park." It honors the historical Green’s Court neighborhood, which existed from the late 19th century until the 1960s as a working-class area home to African American and Irish American families, including resident Thomas Green. The name was chosen by the Foggy Bottom Association following a community vote (68.8% support). This is a purely commemorative act with no policy changes, funding, or regulatory impact - only renaming an existing public space.
This bill amends the 2004 "Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Act" to allow approved youth service organizations (like after-school programs and youth centers) to conduct background checks on their own employees and volunteers. Previously, these checks required processing through the Mayor's office. The bill also streamlines cross-jurisdictional checks by requiring organizations to obtain consent for background checks needed in other areas. Authorized organizations must submit all background check results to the Mayor for compliance with the law.
This bill (B 26-0399, SOUL Amendment Act of 2025) creates a new legal pathway for District of Columbia youth aged 16+ transitioning from foster care to adulthood. It allows youth to form a "Support Family" legal relationship with caring adults (caregivers/supporters) while maintaining existing family ties, without terminating birth parent rights. To establish this, youth must request it through court (via motion, affidavit, or legal counsel), and the court must approve it unless it’s deemed not in their best interest. The law outlines specific procedures for filing motions, creating support family agreements, and court oversight, with requirements for youth consent and court documentation. This directly affects foster youth in DC’s child welfare system aged 16+ who are in the care of the Agency.
This bill names the basketball court at the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center (1561st Street NE) the "Rodney Wright Basketball Court" to honor Rodney Wright, a Washington, D.C., native who was a 1997 all-Metropolitan basketball player at Howard University and later a two-time DCPS Coach of the Year at Eastern High School. The bill directly affects the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center by changing the court's official designation. It requires the Council Secretary to notify the Department of Parks and Recreation after enactment, with no new funding or policy changes beyond the naming. The bill is purely commemorative and procedural, with no fiscal impact or substantive legislative effect.
