This bill amends the Language Access Act of 2004 to require the Mayor to issue implementing rules for language assistance services, clarifying the process under the District's administrative procedures. It directly affects District government agencies that provide public services, ensuring they follow standardized guidelines for assisting limited English proficient residents. The rules will detail how agencies must offer translation, interpretation, and other language access services, without changing the existing requirements of the Language Access Act. As an emergency measure, the bill takes immediate effect and expires in 90 days, though it applies retroactively to the original effective date of the Language Access Act (June 19, 2004).
This bill clarifies that property owners and occupants in Washington, D.C. must pay an impervious area charge assessed by DC Water. It specifies that DC Water can charge based on paved surfaces (like roofs, driveways, and patios) that prevent rainwater absorption, replacing prior billing methods. Failure to pay creates a property lien enforceable like other utility debts. The bill retroactively applies to March 25, 2009, and clarifies existing authority without creating new charges.
This bill approves an emergency contract for traffic ticket processing services with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc., authorizing payment of up to $6,002,005.94. It directly affects the District of Columbia's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which uses these services to process traffic violations and parking enforcement fines. The contract, effective June 18-October 16, 2025, ensures uninterrupted enforcement services to generate revenue and improve public safety by deterring traffic law violations. The approval bypasses standard procurement rules under emergency procedures.
This bill extends conditional licenses for medical cannabis businesses in Washington D.C. from 2 years to 3 years. It directly affects cultivation centers, retailers, internet retailers, manufacturers, couriers, and testing laboratories currently holding conditional licenses. The key change modifies the expiration terms: license holders now have until the end of their 3-year term (instead of 2 years) to secure permanent locations, with automatic conversions for existing licenses set to expire after December 2024. The extension applies retroactively from June 28, 2025, to provide stability in the regulated medical cannabis market.
This bill amends the Volunteers Services Act of 1977 to clarify that the Attorney General for the District of Columbia has authority to regulate volunteer programs. It updates the statute by replacing "District of Columbia Board of Education" with "District of Columbia Board of Education, Attorney General for the District of Columbia" in the relevant section. This change directly affects the Attorney General's office, enabling them to establish rules for volunteer use within their operations. The amendment is structured as an emergency measure due to congressional review requirements.
This bill clarifies that rental units participating in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program are exempt from the District of Columbia's Rent Stabilization Program. It amends the Rental Housing Act to explicitly include LIHTC units in the exemption, removing ambiguity about their status. This directly affects landlords who receive LIHTC tax credits, ensuring these units are not subject to rent stabilization rules. The change is retroactive to the existing law but takes effect immediately as an emergency measure, remaining valid for 90 days.
This document is a budget submission (not a legislative bill) from Mayor Muriel Bowser for Fiscal Year 2026, titled "Grow DC." It addresses a projected $1 billion revenue shortfall due to federal job losses and economic shifts by focusing on economic growth, rightsizing spending, and maintaining key services. Key provisions include $171 million for Capital One Arena improvements, $2.8 billion for DC Public Schools, $30 million for MPD hiring, and $160 million for affordable housing through the Housing Production Trust Fund. The budget aims to support DC residents, businesses, and city services while balancing revenue constraints.
This resolution extends an emergency measure allowing certain entertainment and retail establishments to refuse cash payments. Specifically, it applies to businesses with valid Class C or D on-premises retail licenses that operate 24 hours or are open at 3:00 am at least twice weekly, provided they post clear notices stating cash is not accepted. The extension maintains the temporary policy - identical to one approved in December 2024 - while a permanent solution is considered in committee. It does not change the requirement for businesses to display conspicuous cash refusal notices.
This resolution clarifies that Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) rental units in DC are exempt from the District’s Rent Stabilization Program, directly affecting 99 buildings housing over 11,000 units. It responds to a court decision that removed this exemption, which could force these properties to comply with DC’s rent rules instead of federal HUD limits (capping annual rent increases at 5% or 10% max). The bill explicitly amends the Rental Housing Act to maintain the existing rent structure agreed upon at lease signing, preserving affordability without raising rents. This prevents potential financial defaults on LIHTC properties and supports ongoing affordable housing preservation.
This resolution declares an emergency to maintain temporary provisions from expired legislation until permanent law takes effect. It specifically preserves two key technical changes: expanding the Police Complaints Board membership and allowing the Executive Director to initiate complaints about officer misconduct (like failure to intervene in excessive force), while also clarifying age-related reporting requirements for crime victims. The resolution prevents a legal gap between the expiration of temporary legislation (set to end November 2025) and the implementation of permanent law (section 105 of D.C. Law 24-345). It directly affects how police misconduct complaints are handled and processed by the Office of Police Complaints.
This resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of David Croom to fill a vacant seat on the University of the District of Columbia Board of Trustees. It specifies he will serve the remainder of Erroll Schwartz's unexpired term, ending May 15, 2028. The resolution follows standard confirmation procedures under District law and does not establish new policies or affect broader legislation.
This emergency resolution approves a $100.46 million multiyear contract (CW124879) with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc., for processing parking and traffic violation tickets in the District of Columbia. The contract would cover services from October 2025 through October 2030, replacing a current contract to maintain essential traffic enforcement operations. It bypasses standard Council approval procedures under emergency provisions of District procurement laws. The resolution authorizes immediate payment for services already provided and to be provided under this contract. This directly affects the District’s traffic enforcement system and Modaxo as the contracted service provider.
