This emergency bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve two specific modifications to an existing contract with Avid Systems, LLC for the supply of information technology equipment and software. The legislation allows the government to increase the spending limit for the fourth option year of the agreement to a total of $10 million and permits immediate payment for goods and services already delivered or scheduled under these changes. By bypassing standard procurement review requirements, the act enables the District to quickly secure necessary IT resources without further delay. The measure is set to expire within 90 days once the contract modifications are finalized.
This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes Wendy Glenn for her decades of public service and leadership in Ward 8 and the District of Columbia. The bill honors her career as a civil servant, which includes roles in the Council of the District of Columbia, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Employment Services. It also acknowledges her community work with organizations like Freshwind CDC and lists the awards she has received for her contributions. The resolution serves as an official tribute to her dedication to improving government systems and supporting residents rather than enacting new laws or policies.
This bill confirms Edward Fisher as a new member of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency's Board of Directors. The resolution fills a vacant seat left by Bryan Scottie Irving and appoints Fisher for the remainder of an unexpired term ending in June 2027. Fisher, who has experience in real estate development and government relations, will serve on the agency that provides financing for housing projects in the District. The Council must vote to approve this appointment before it takes effect.
This bill confirms Steve Clinton as a new member of the Board of Directors for the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency. The resolution officially appoints him to fill a vacant seat for the remainder of the current term ending in June 2026 and grants him a subsequent term until June 2028. Clinton, who previously served as the agency's Chief Financial Officer, brings extensive experience in mortgage lending, finance, and housing policy. This confirmation allows him to participate in the agency's strategic planning and financial decision-making processes.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Ms. Carri Robinson to the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency. The resolution formally approves her nomination by the Mayor for a term ending on June 28, 2028, recognizing her experience in finance and real estate development. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both Ms. Robinson and the Mayor's office, and the measure takes effect immediately.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Lauren Pair as the District of Columbia's Rent Administrator for a term ending June 27, 2029. The resolution formally approves her continued leadership of the Rental Housing Act of 1985, which regulates rent control and protects tenants in the District. Pair, who has served in this role since 2017, will oversee compliance with rent stabilization policies, review housing applications, and manage related administrative processes. The bill requires the Council to transmit a copy of the confirmation resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.
This bill (B 26-0174) amends District of Columbia consumer protection laws to strengthen enforcement and clarify procedures. It directly affects consumers, businesses, and enforcement agencies by adding new tools like mandatory fines for non-compliance with subpoenas, authorizing asset freezes in court actions, and requiring businesses to pay costs and fees for violations. Key provisions include clarifying that Federal Trade Commission precedents must favor consumers, prohibiting retaliation for complaints, and streamlining investigative processes through sworn interrogatories and flexible service methods. The bill aims to make enforcement more effective while ensuring businesses face clear consequences for unfair trade practices.
This bill amends D.C. laws to allow alcohol manufacturers to produce non-alcoholic medical cannabis beverages and to import non-intoxicating cannabinoids for medical use. It creates a new production endorsement that lets licensed alcohol makers make these beverages for medical cannabis manufacturers, while also permitting couriers to deliver the products. Additionally, the legislation clarifies tax rules related to medical cannabis and its products.
This bill requires D.C. utilities to base multiyear rate plans on actual historical costs (not projected future costs) and prohibits mechanisms that let companies later raise rates to cover shortfalls. It mandates refunds for excess profits to customers and requires clear, quantifiable evidence of customer benefits for all rate changes. For major gas infrastructure projects (like pipe replacements), utilities must prove cost-effective alternatives were considered before approving surcharges. These changes aim to prevent further bill increases for D.C. residents and businesses, who have seen average annual costs rise by nearly $600 despite existing protections.
This bill clarifies and improves regulations for medical cannabis retailers in D.C. It updates the definition of restricted locations to explicitly include "child development facilities" (previously undefined), preventing stores from opening near schools serving young children. The bill also expands protest rights for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and community members, allowing them to object based on potential impacts on children's safety or neighborhood peace, and extends these protest rights to internet cannabis retailers. These changes aim to strengthen community input and safety protections in the licensing process.
This bill creates a new "craft preparation endorsement" for medical cannabis retailers in Washington, D.C., allowing them to prepare specific products on their licensed premises for sale to qualifying patients and caregivers. Retailers with this endorsement can make edibles (using cannabis oil or butter from licensed manufacturers), topical products like lotions, and prerolls, but must follow strict rules: products must be shelf-stable (no refrigeration needed), cannot include transdermal patches, and must avoid butane extraction. The endorsement limits preparation space to 20% of the retail area, restricts stored materials to 2 kilograms of flower and 1 liter of oil/tincture from licensed sources, and prohibits selling to other retailers or allowing detectable odors from preparation.
This bill extends the expiration period for temporary medical cannabis business licenses in Washington, D.C., from two years to three years. It directly affects current conditional license holders - including cultivation centers, retailers, manufacturers, couriers, and testing laboratories - who must find permanent locations under the new timeline. The key mechanism revises the licensing term in the 1999 medical cannabis law, automatically converting existing licenses expiring after December 2024 to a three-year term without additional fees or approval. This change aims to provide stability for businesses navigating regulatory requirements while maintaining District oversight of the legal medical cannabis market.
