Rep. Brianne Nadeau

Maddy summaryThe Nonprofit Services Preservation Amendment Act of 2025 increases the minimum indirect cost reimbursement rate for District-funded nonprofits from 10% to 15% of direct service costs, with annual inflation adjustments (capped at 3% more than the prior year). It requires that indirect cost payments supplement, not replace, direct service funding and mandates standardized contract language, agency guidance, and annual staff training to improve implementation. The bill also establishes a relief grant program to help nonprofits cover funding gaps, directly affecting organizations providing community services like housing, food access, youth programs, and healthcare through District contracts or grants. These changes aim to prevent chronic underfunding that could lead to staff cuts or closures by ensuring nonprofits are fairly reimbursed for essential operating costs.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Maureen L. Dwyer and the Sitar Arts Center for their long-standing contributions to arts education and community development in Washington, D.C. The bill formally recognizes Dwyer's 27 years of service, particularly her 15 years as Executive Director, during which she expanded the center's programs and partnerships to serve up to 900 families annually. It highlights the organization's role in providing accessible visual, performing, and digital arts training while removing financial and cultural barriers for residents across all eight wards. The resolution does not change laws or allocate funds but serves to celebrate the achievements of the individuals and the institution involved.

Maddy summaryThe Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025 creates two neighborhood management authorities - one for the Greater U Street Corridor (dubbed the "Duke District") and one for Columbia Heights - to improve safety, maintain public spaces, support local businesses, and coordinate city services in these areas. Each authority will have a governing board of residents and business representatives, funded through dedicated local revenue streams like parking fees (e.g., from the U Street Performance Parking Zone), without requiring property tax increases. The bill aims to address specific community needs identified in prior initiatives, such as the U Street Safety Initiative and Columbia Heights Public Life Study, by enabling hyper-local management of resources and services. This structure is designed to help these neighborhoods thrive amid rapid development and growing public space demands.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies the legal definition of a private vehicle-for-hire operator in Washington, D.C., specifically targeting individuals who use a ride-share company's app to transport passengers. It updates the Department of For-Hire Vehicles Establishment Act to state that anyone utilizing a private vehicle-for-hire company's digital dispatch system for passenger transport falls under this category. The legislation applies retroactively to March 1, 2024, and is designed to remain in effect for no longer than 90 days as an emergency measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates several rules for business licenses and accountancy practices in the District of Columbia. It requires the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection to give neighborhood commissions 30 days' notice before issuing licenses for entertainment venues like theaters and dance halls. The law also allows motor clubs that offer private towing services to operate without a specific storage lot, introduces 4-year business licenses, and creates a process for refunding fees that were mistakenly collected. Additionally, it changes accounting licensure requirements to allow candidates with a bachelor's degree and two years of experience to become licensed if they pass an exam, while giving the Mayor flexibility to set extra rules for out-of-state applicants.

Maddy summaryThis bill would symbolically rename the 2500 block of Champlain Street NW in Ward 1 to "Charlie McCormick Way" in honor of local bike advocate Charlie McCormick. It directly affects the Adams Morgan neighborhood by commemorating McCormick’s legacy as a longtime resident, founder of City Bikes (a 2003 League of American Bicyclists award-winning store), and advocate for cycling infrastructure. The bill follows required procedures, including a supportive resolution from ANC 1C, and serves solely as a ceremonial designation with no policy changes or fiscal impact. It is a non-substantive tribute to recognize McCormick’s contributions to the community.

Maddy summaryThe One Front Door Act of 2025 directs DC's Construction Codes Coordinating Board to amend building codes within two years to allow single entrance/egress stairways in multifamily residential buildings up to six stories. This change would replace the current requirement for two stairwells, which the bill states consumes valuable building space and increases construction costs. The bill requires the Board to consider fire safety factors like water supply, fire department response times, and best practices from cities like Seattle and New York that already permit single-stair buildings. It aims to make multifamily housing more affordable and feasible, particularly for smaller lots and infill projects, without compromising safety. The policy change would directly affect DC developers, builders, and future residents of multifamily housing.

Maddy summaryThis bill (B 26-0226) makes permanent a District of Columbia pilot program that provides targeted support for people with substance use disorders (SUD) in high-need neighborhoods. It requires the Department of Behavioral Health to establish a program offering direct support (like crisis assessments), relationship development through consistent outreach, and resource brokering to connect individuals with housing, healthcare, and other services. The program designates specific geographic areas for focused intervention based on criteria like overdose rates, public substance use, and high pedestrian activity. Performance data on outcomes - including connections to treatment and overdose reversals - must be publicly reported every 90 days.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the District of Columbia's property tax system by switching from biannual to quarterly payments and updating how land values are assessed. The quarterly payment change aims to improve the city's cash flow by aligning revenue collection more closely with when expenses are due. Additionally, the legislation requires future property assessments to separately value the land itself from any buildings or structures on it, ensuring that tax rates applied to land remain consistent regardless of improvements. These adjustments are designed to create a more stable revenue stream and lay the groundwork for future tax reforms without currently raising tax rates.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to temporarily keep in place several business licensing and accountancy practice reforms until a permanent law is fully enacted. It allows motor clubs to operate without specific storage lot requirements, permits four-year business licenses, and enables the Mayor to issue refunds for mistakenly charged fees. The measure also updates accounting licensure rules to allow individuals with a bachelor's degree and two years of experience to become licensed if they pass an exam. These changes aim to support business growth and address a shortage of licensed accounting professionals in the District of Columbia.