This bill amends the District of Columbia's Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program to strengthen rules for local businesses that receive government contracts. It directly affects businesses seeking CBE certification, government agencies managing contracts, and nonprofit entities that may now be included as beneficiaries under the program. Key changes include requiring CBE applicants to be independently owned, establishing new penalties for failing to meet subcontracting goals, mandating regular invoicing every 30 days, and prohibiting beneficiaries from subcontracting to companies in which they have an ownership interest. The legislation also expands hearing procedures for enforcement actions, clarifies contracting requirements, and repeals certain outdated provisions while converting temporary emergency measures into permanent law.
This bill temporarily amends the District of Columbia's Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act to strengthen rules for businesses working on government-assisted projects. It requires businesses seeking local enterprise certification to be independently owned and operated, expands the definition of beneficiaries to include non-profit entities, and establishes uniform hearing procedures for enforcement actions. The legislation also introduces new penalties for failing to meet subcontracting requirements, prohibits subcontracting to companies where the beneficiary has an ownership interest, and mandates regular invoicing every 30 days for work performed on government projects. Additionally, it repeals certain existing program provisions and establishes emergency certification procedures for public health situations.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Charles Nottingham for reappointment to the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability. The resolution confirms his service as a member of the Board for a term ending July 1, 2032. It directly affects the Board's composition and requires the Council to approve the reappointment. No new policies or regulations are created by this resolution.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally asks the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Dr. Prechelle Shannon's reappointment as a member of the Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a term ending June 7, 2027. The resolution references her established qualifications and experience in criminal justice and mental health, as detailed in the accompanying executive profile. This resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond confirming an existing appointment.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Natasha Dasher to the Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a term ending June 7, 2028. It is a procedural step required by District law (D.C. Code § 24-101.01) to formally approve her appointment to the board, which oversees corrections-related information systems and policies in the District. The resolution does not change existing laws or create new policies but follows standard confirmation procedures for board members. The Council must vote to adopt this resolution to finalize her reappointment.
This resolution confirms Vince Micone as an alternate member of the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority Board of Directors on an emergency basis. The appointment, which covers the term ending September 12, 2028, follows the legal requirements established by the Water and Sewer Authority Establishment and Department of Public Works Reorganization Act of 1996. The Council will send copies of this resolution to both Mr. Micone and the Mayor's Office, and the measure takes effect immediately upon adoption.
This resolution declares an emergency to expedite the confirmation of Vince Micone as an alternate District resident member of the DC Water Board of Directors. The bill addresses a situation where a prior confirmation measure is at risk of expiring without Council action, which would leave a vacant seat on the board. By adopting this emergency declaration, the Council allows for immediate confirmation of the appointment without waiting for the standard legislative timeline. The measure directly affects the DC Water Board's composition and ensures continued representation for District residents on the authority.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Vince Micone to fill a vacant seat on the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) Board of Directors. Micone, a Ward 4 resident with executive experience at federal agencies, will serve as an alternate District resident member for the remainder of the unexpired term ending September 12, 2027. The resolution requires the Council to approve the appointment, with no policy changes or new obligations created.
This resolution seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval to confirm Mayor Bowser's appointment of Ronnie Harris as an interim commissioner to the District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a one-year term. It specifies that Harris attained homeownership with assistance from the DC Housing Authority, meeting a statutory requirement under the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999. The resolution must be adopted by the Council to take effect, as it is a procedural step in the confirmation process.
This bill is a confirmation resolution requesting the Council of the District of Columbia to approve Mayor Bowser's appointment of James Dickerson as an interim commissioner for the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) Board of Commissioners. It directly affects Mr. Dickerson, who has extensive experience in affordable housing development and operations through organizations like Manna Inc., and the DCHA Board, which oversees housing programs. The resolution confirms his one-year appointment as required by D.C. law, following the Mayor's nomination. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new policy but formalizes an existing appointment.
This bill confirms Dr. Marla Dean's reappointment to the Commission on Poverty, a District of Columbia advisory body focused on addressing poverty and economic inequality. The resolution officially approves her nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser for a term ending in November 2028, allowing her to continue serving as an at-large representative member. The confirmation process follows existing legal requirements for appointing commission members and requires the Council to transmit the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. This procedural measure enables Dr. Dean to continue her work on poverty reduction strategies without interruption.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Patricia Stamper as an at-large representative member of the District of Columbia Commission on Poverty for a term ending November 18, 2028. The resolution formalizes her continued service on the commission, which was established by the Commission on Poverty Establishment Amendment Act of 2020 to address poverty-related issues in the District. The Council must adopt this resolution to officially approve her nomination, after which a copy will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. This is a procedural confirmation measure that does not alter the commission's existing structure or mandate, but rather validates Stamper's existing appointment.
