This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Ms. Gloria Dunbar as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs in the District of Columbia. The resolution fills the vacant seat previously held by Dorjan Short and grants Dunbar an unexpired term ending on July 8, 2027. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor, and the measure takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Dwayne Falwell as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The measure fills a vacant seat previously held by Rashida Taylor and grants Falwell, a community leader with experience in violence prevention and business management, a term ending in July 2028. By adopting this resolution, the Council formally completes the appointment process initiated by Mayor Muriel Bowser under existing confirmation laws. The document does not alter the commission's powers or duties but serves to validate the nominee's selection for the remaining portion of the unexpired term.
This bill updates D.C. labor laws to explicitly include domestic workers and home care workers under minimum wage and overtime protections. It defines home care workers as individuals providing personal care, supervision, health services, or companionship to seniors and people with disabilities in private homes. The legislation ensures these workers retain local wage standards even if federal protections are reduced, aiming to help the District maintain a stable workforce for its aging population.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Randall Henderson as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The legislation fills a vacant seat previously held by Dr. Niambi Carter and grants Henderson an unexpired term ending in July 2026, with a subsequent term extending to July 2029. By confirming Henderson's appointment, the Council formalizes his role on the commission, which advises the mayor on issues affecting African-American residents in the district.
This bill confirms Paul Spires as a public member of the District of Columbia Commission on African-American Affairs to fill a vacant seat. The resolution authorizes Spires to serve for the remainder of the current term ending in July 2026 and for a subsequent term ending in July 2029. By adopting this measure, the Council formally approves the Mayor's nomination and completes the legal process for Spires to join the commission.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Victor Battle as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The measure fills a vacant seat left by Yolanda Young and grants Mr. Battle a term ending on July 8, 2027. Once passed by the Council, the resolution will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor to formalize his appointment.
This bill is a procedural confirmation resolution that officially approves Ty Powell as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The legislation fills a vacant seat left by Philip Pannell and grants Powell a term that ends on July 8, 2027. By passing this resolution, the Council formalizes the Mayor's nomination and completes the appointment process for this specific committee position.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially appoints Mitchell Asante as a public member of the District of Columbia's Commission on African-American Affairs. The legislation confirms his appointment to fill a vacant seat left by Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard, granting him a term that begins immediately and ends on July 8, 2026, with a subsequent term extending to July 8, 2029. By passing this resolution, the Council of the District of Columbia formalizes Mr. Asante's role on the commission, which was established to advise on issues affecting African-American residents. The document serves as a procedural step to complete the Mayor's nomination process rather than creating new policy or funding.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Venus Little as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs in the District of Columbia. The resolution confirms her appointment to fill a vacant seat left by Spencer Gopaul, granting her a term that begins immediately and ends on July 8, 2029. The measure follows standard confirmation procedures by transmitting the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor once adopted by the Council.
This resolution amends the District of Columbia Council's rules to allow the transmission of specific 2026 and 2027 budget documents during a legislative recess. The change directly affects the Council's internal procedures by adding a new clause that permits sending the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and related financial plans while the Council is not in session. These provisions are set to expire on April 20, 2026, and take effect immediately upon passage.
This resolution declares an emergency to keep a temporary law active while waiting for a permanent version to be approved. It directly affects the Soul of the City Business Improvement District, ensuring its operations continue without interruption. The bill specifies that the temporary authorization expires in April 2026, before the permanent legislation is expected to take effect, and allows the temporary law to pass with only one reading due to these urgent circumstances.
This bill creates the Soul of the City Business Improvement District in Washington, D.C., by adding it to the existing list of authorized districts under the city's Business Improvement Districts Act. The legislation establishes a specific geographic boundary defined by numerous property lots and authorizes the collection of taxes from businesses and property owners within that area starting April 1, 2026. The district's formation and the imposition of taxes are subject to final approval by the Mayor, and the measure is designated as an emergency amendment to bypass potential congressional review delays.
