This ceremonial resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon (officially titled "The People’s Marathon") and celebrates its 40,000 registered participants in 2025. It formally honors event organizers, active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians taking part in the race, which is noted as the world’s largest non-prize-money marathon. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.
This bill approves an extension and transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for 7 affordable units at the Fuller Apartments (1650 Fuller Street, NW). It assigns the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, and extends the contract term by 20 years (through 2046). This allows Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for moderate rehabilitation of the building while continuing to provide affordable housing for extremely low-income residents, including the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The change directly affects the 7 subsidized units at Fuller Apartments and ensures ongoing funding for these housing costs.
This resolution approves a 20-year contract (2025-LRSP-04A) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and PBS Property Holdings, LLC to provide annual subsidies of $255,522 for eight affordable housing units at Kennedy Gardens Apartments (145 Kennedy Avenue, NW). The subsidy supports extremely low-income households (earning 30% or less of the area median income) by covering rental costs for these units under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The resolution authorizes the housing subsidy agreement but does not create new policy or alter existing law.
This resolution declares an emergency to allow the Office of Human Rights to immediately adopt and amend rules implementing the Language Access Act of 2004, which requires District government services to be accessible in multiple languages. It bypasses standard procedural steps for rulemaking, enabling faster enforcement of language access requirements for public services. The resolution directly affects District government agencies that provide public services by accelerating the process for language assistance compliance.
This resolution declares an emergency to temporarily amend District law, allowing the Mayor to issue marriage licenses during federal government shutdowns when the Superior Court Clerk cannot. It directly affects District residents and couples planning weddings who would otherwise face disruption due to the Court's inability to function. The key mechanism is authorizing the Mayor to issue licenses as a temporary emergency measure, bypassing the usual requirement that the Court handle this non-essential function. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
This emergency resolution approves a $6,002,005.94 contract (CW125486) with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. for traffic violation ticket processing services for the District of Columbia's Department of Motor Vehicles. It authorizes immediate payment for services already provided and to be provided from June 18 to October 16, 2025. The resolution addresses an urgent need to avoid disrupting critical traffic enforcement operations, as the contract value exceeds $1 million and requires Council approval under District law. This action directly affects the District government's ability to pay for ongoing traffic management services and Modaxo's continued contract fulfillment.
This bill amends business licensing rules to address issues arising before the October 1, 2025, implementation of the BEST Act. It restores the four-year business license (previously eliminated by the BEST Act), allowing residential property owners and apartment complexes to continue using this option. It also replaces public hearing requirements for entertainment venue licenses with advisory neighborhood commission input, permits license renewals after 9+ months with a penalty fee, and reinstates the Mayor’s authority to refund overpaid fees. These changes directly affect businesses seeking licenses for venues like theaters, cinemas, and apartment complexes, as well as those with expired licenses.
This bill extends deadlines for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force, which reviews misdemeanor diversion programs. It changes the initial recommendation deadline from June 2025 to June 2025 (for the task force's first report) and moves the final recommendations deadline from March 2025 to July 31, 2026. It also updates probate notice rules in D.C. law to allow notices in any general-circulation newspaper - not just "legal periodicals" - for estate filings involving property in the District. The bill is an emergency amendment, effective immediately upon approval.
This bill amends the 2022 Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act and the Confirmation Act of 1978 to update the structure and operations of the District Waterways Advisory Commission. It standardizes the Mayor’s appointment process for commission members to match other similar commissions, adds the Department of Parks and Recreation as a non-voting ex-officio member, and changes meeting frequency from monthly to every two months. The bill also extends the required update period for the Advisory Plan from annually to at least every three years, while clarifying the process for public engagement and plan revisions. These changes aim to streamline commission operations and improve stakeholder collaboration for managing District waterways.
This bill revises business licensing rules in the District of Columbia, effective October 1, 2025. It directly affects businesses, particularly entertainment venues and residential property owners, by: (1) requiring the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to notify neighborhood commissions (instead of holding public hearings) for certain venue licenses; (2) reinstating the option for a 4-year business license (previously eliminated by the BEST Act); (3) allowing license renewal for expired licenses over 9 months with a penalty; and (4) restoring the Mayor’s authority to refund incorrectly paid fees. These changes address implementation gaps ahead of the BEST Act’s full rollout.
This bill makes emergency amendments to multiple District of Columbia laws in response to congressional review. It allows Metropolitan Police Department recruits to count up to 20 college credits earned during initial training toward the 60-hour post-secondary education requirement for sworn officers. The bill updates theft offense definitions (e.g., changing "theft of property valued less than $250" to "theft of property that has some value") and requires fare evasion citations to be handled under the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Civil Infractions Act. It also adjusts the deadline for automatic sealing of certain criminal records to October 1, 2027.
This bill extends the Streatery Program endorsement period through December 31, 2025, affecting businesses operating outdoor dining spaces in D.C. It adjusts fee deadlines, requiring most licensees to pay by April 1, 2025, while certain cannabis businesses must pay by September 30, 2025. The bill also clarifies medical cannabis retail location rules, allowing existing applicants to operate within 300 feet of schools or recreation centers (instead of 400 feet) if the facility’s main entrance is in a commercial or industrial zone. These changes aim to maintain program continuity and resolve ambiguities in cannabis licensing regulations.
