This bill amends the District of Columbia tax code to grant property, deed recordation, and transfer tax exemptions for specific real estate owned by the Archdiocese of Washington and its affiliated parishes. The legislation directly affects the Archdiocese and twelve named Catholic churches by exempting their designated properties from certain taxes under Chapters 9 and 11 of the DC Official Code. Each exemption applies to specific land parcels identified by square and lot numbers, with the tax relief contingent on continued ownership by the Archdiocese or its successor entities. The bill is structured as an emergency amendment to update existing tax exemption provisions for these religious properties.
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 bill temporarily removes a $250 million cap on bonds the District of Columbia can issue for energy efficiency projects under the 2010 Energy Efficiency Financing Act. It directly affects the District government by allowing it to borrow more funds for programs like building retrofits and renewable energy upgrades. The key change is deleting the $250 million limit from the law, enabling the issuance of bonds without that specific dollar ceiling. The amendment expires 225 days after it takes effect, making it a short-term adjustment to financing rules.
This bill requires all District of Columbia colleges and universities to implement specific protections and resources for students experiencing sexual misconduct. Key provisions include mandating a confidential resource advisor (CRA) at each institution to provide trauma-informed support, amnesty for students reporting misconduct related to minor policy violations (e.g., underage drinking), and annual mandatory training for all students on consent, bystander intervention, and reporting resources. Institutions must also establish minimum policy standards, provide trauma-informed training for staff handling cases, and allow academic accommodations for students reporting misconduct. The bill directly affects students - particularly women, transgender, genderqueer, and nonbinary students - by improving access to confidential support and clear reporting pathways.
This bill symbolically designates a specific parcel of land in Woodridge South (Square 4351, Lot 0001) as "Philip Reed Memorial Park." It honors Philip Reed, an enslaved laborer who worked on the Statue of Freedom atop the U.S. Capitol in the 1860s and was emancipated in 1862. The designation is purely symbolic, recognizing Reed's historical contribution without creating new funding, infrastructure, or policy changes. The bill directly affects the public by renaming a park in his honor, as supported by the Woodridge Civic Association.
The Public Benefits Security Amendment Act of 2025 requires the District of Columbia's Department of Human Services (DHS) to replace vulnerable magnetic stripe EBT cards with secure microchipped cards by October 1, 2027, to prevent benefit theft. It directly affects SNAP (food assistance) and TANF (cash assistance) recipients, who currently lose millions annually to card skimming. The bill mandates DHS to restore stolen benefits after the card transition, ensuring residents don’t face food insecurity while waiting for assistance to be reinstated. This change aligns with federal recommendations and practices in states like California and Maryland, which have adopted similar chip-based security.
The Community Health Amendment Act of 2025 allows pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Washington, D.C., to order and administer vaccines without a prescription, directly affecting residents, visitors, and workers who receive vaccinations at pharmacies. It replaces the requirement to follow only CDC guidelines with a provision permitting vaccines based on guidelines from CDC or any "competent medical or public health organization" designated by D.C. Health through public notice. This permanently codifies emergency measures approved in September 2025 that temporarily expanded vaccine access during federal uncertainty. The bill does not address insurance coverage, which remains covered under separate insurance guidelines.
The Petition Administration Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0233) prohibits anyone from altering signature details on District of Columbia petitions after a person signs them, except when the signer requests assistance before signing. This bill directly affects campaign committees, initiative groups, and recall organizers who collect signatures for candidate nominations, initiatives, referendums, or recalls under DC law. The key provision bans circulators from editing, correcting, or changing any information provided by the signer after the signature is affixed, streamlining how the Board of Elections reviews petition challenges. It clarifies existing election rules to address modern petition practices, where digital tools eliminate the need for post-signature edits that were once common with printed forms.
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 bill temporarily prevents electric companies from disconnecting service for non-payment during a specific period when a previously approved electricity rate plan is being reviewed by the courts. It applies to all residential and commercial electricity customers in the District of Columbia who might face disconnection while a new rate plan is being developed. The law prohibits disconnections for 15 calendar days after a court vacates an existing rate plan and orders a new one, and the protection automatically expires 90 days after a related emergency amendment takes effect. This measure aims to provide short-term stability for customers during the legal review process without changing the underlying rate plan approval system.
This bill approves new rules for the District of Columbia's Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program, which provides temporary rental assistance and support services to families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The key changes include adding an employment requirement for program eligibility, lowering the required contribution toward housing costs from 40-60% to 30% of adjusted annual income, and requiring service providers to assess participants for longer-term housing options within the first 90 days of assistance. The rules also introduce a financial incentive for participants who successfully exit the program into stable housing and update criteria for extending assistance beyond the standard 12-month period. These provisions aim to streamline the program while maintaining support for families working toward housing stability and economic security.
