This resolution approves a collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia and employees in Compensation Unit 33 (Attorneys at the Office of the Attorney General and subordinate agencies). It provides a 3% annual wage increase for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, plus a 2% performance bonus for employees rated "Excellent" in each fiscal year. The agreement preserves existing benefits, including health, dental, and life insurance coverage. This procedural resolution formally ratifies terms already negotiated between the District and the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1403.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Dr. Arielle Miller to the Board of Professional Engineering, filling the vacancy left by Mary Jean Pajak for the remainder of her unexpired term (ending January 19, 2028). It does not create new policies or affect broader groups - it solely formalizes the appointment of one individual to a specific board position. The Council of the District of Columbia must approve this resolution for the appointment to take effect, after which a copy will be sent to Dr. Miller and the Mayor's Office. No substantive changes to engineering regulations or oversight are included in this procedural resolution.
This bill updates Washington D.C.'s campaign finance laws, primarily affecting candidates, campaigns, political committees, and the Office of Campaign Finance. It enhances transparency by requiring more detailed reporting from committees, making investigation documents public online, and mandating disclaimers for AI-generated election content. The bill also creates a customer service focus through published campaign guides and an advisory group, while reforming the Fair Elections Program by raising certification thresholds, speeding up fund disbursement, and barring expelled council members from using public funds. These changes aim to improve election integrity, streamline campaign compliance, and ensure responsible use of public financing.
This resolution confirms the Mayor's appointment of Dan Hanlon to the Board of Professional Engineering, replacing Barry Lucas for the remainder of his unexpired term (ending January 19, 2028). The Council must formally adopt this resolution for Hanlon's appointment to take effect, as required by District law. It does not create new policies but facilitates a routine confirmation process for a professional engineering board vacancy.
This emergency resolution transfers jurisdiction over 165,294 square feet of land and 5,653 square feet of air rights (from federal reservations 343-C and 343-D) from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia. The transfer directly enables the 11th Street Bridge Park project - a transportation and recreational initiative connecting the Washington Navy Yard to Anacostia Park - by allowing the District Department of Transportation to solicit a contractor before the end of Fiscal Year 2025. The District will maintain the land prior to construction using existing budget resources, and the nonprofit organization Building Bridges Across the River will manage the completed park. This procedural resolution does not create new law but facilitates a specific land transfer to meet project deadlines.
This bill transfers approximately 165,294 square feet of land and 5,653 square feet of air rights from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia. The land, part of federal reservations 343-C and 343-D along the Anacostia River, will support the 11th Street Bridge Park project. The park, described as the District’s first elevated park, will include playgrounds, urban agriculture spaces, and educational areas connecting Washington Navy Yard to Anacostia Park. The District Department of Transportation will maintain the land before construction using existing budget resources, and the nonprofit organization Building Bridges Across the River will manage the completed park. The transfer is approved on an emergency basis to advance the bridge project.
The Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 temporarily changes how the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is governed. It requires two seats on DCHA’s 9-member board to be filled by elected public housing residents (with first elections in 2025 and 2026), while the Mayor appoints seven members with specific housing expertise (e.g., federal housing law, affordable housing development), rotating these requirements every three years. The bill also sets a 9-year total service limit for board members and updates the public housing resident bill of rights. These changes directly affect DCHA residents (through voting representation) and DCHA’s governance structure.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0066) declares September 2025 as "Kinship Care Month" in Washington, D.C. It recognizes kinship caregivers - such as grandparents, relatives, or family friends - who raise children when biological parents cannot, directly affecting over 22,000 children and their caregivers in the District. The resolution cites that one in five Black children and one in 11 children overall experience kinship care, highlighting caregivers' challenges despite their vital role. It has no new funding or policy changes; it solely serves to publicly honor these families and raise awareness of their contributions.
This bill amends the District's Autonomous Vehicle Act to establish safety requirements for fully autonomous vehicles operating without human drivers. It directly affects companies and entities seeking to operate fully autonomous vehicles (SAE levels 4-5) commercially on District roadways. The key provision requires that if an automated driving system fails, the vehicle must achieve a "minimal risk condition" (such as safely stopping) rather than continuing operation. This applies to all fully autonomous vehicles operating on public roads under the District's regulations.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0058) recognizes WorldPride DC 2025 and commemorates the 50th anniversary of DC Pride, which began in 1975. It honors the Capital Pride Alliance for organizing the event and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community's role in advancing visibility and rights in Washington, DC. The resolution has no policy or legal effect - it is purely symbolic, affirming the Council's support for LGBTQIA+ inclusion and human rights. It applies to the District government's public acknowledgment of the event, not to any specific individuals or policies.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0054) formally acknowledges Reggie Monroe, founder of Reggie Riich Events, for his 30+ years of leadership in organizing DC Black Pride. It specifically recognizes his contributions during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration (May 23-26, 2025), which marks the event's 34th anniversary. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is solely a symbolic gesture by the DC Council to honor Monroe's role in building the world's first Black Pride festival and fostering inclusive LGBTQ+ community spaces. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond the ceremonial recognition.
This resolution confirms Eric Jones' appointment as a representative of an employee organization to the Apprenticeship Council, filling a vacancy left by Violet Carter. It directly affects the Apprenticeship Council by adding Mr. Jones to its membership for the remainder of an unexpired term ending November 19, 2027. The resolution requires the Council of the District of Columbia to formally adopt the confirmation and transmit a copy to the nominee and Mayor's Office. This is a procedural confirmation, not a policy change, and does not alter existing apprenticeship program requirements.
