District of Columbia Legislation

Bill would authorize the Mayor to dispose parcels at 2000 14th Street NW and 1414 V Street NW to Reeves CMC Venture for 99-year lease and mixed-use development.

Lawmakers would pass a bill to create a Duke District BID and begin BID taxes on April 1, 2027, with Howard University and a cultural institution on the board.

The bill would exempt the Thurgood Marshall Center property from property taxes for 2021 through 2026 and forgive past charges if the Trust keeps it for charitable activities.

Council resolution would recognize Old City Market and Oven on its 10th anniversary, citing neighborhood partnerships and support for local arts.

Council considers a ceremonial resolution recognizing Chisholm's WMATA service. If adopted, it would take effect immediately.

The bill would require condo associations to conduct reserve studies and create a foreclosure-prevention loan program through DCHFA, with a $100 closing fee and $250 default fee.

Mayor would hire an independent study comparing District housing costs and rules with peers. Council would receive findings within 30 days after completion.

The bill would require disclosures and an unedited image when property listings use digitally altered photos, and treat undisclosed edits as deceptive advertising.

Lawmakers push a bill to require electronic entity filings and reveal beneficial owners who are at least 18.

Guardians of minors with settlement funds must ensure financial literacy training and counselor contact before guardianship ends.

Bill would include unaccompanied refugee minors in neglect definitions and permit court-supervised foster care; judges could waive notice to parties abroad.

Council declares emergency to fast-track WMATA funding grant. The six-year, $178.5 million-a-year program would begin Oct 1, 2026.

Resolution would fast-track a $5 million WMATA agreement for Gold Line Phase 1 transit project.

Council bill expands the Police Complaints Board to nine and lets the Executive Director start new misconduct complaints for evidence, lasting up to 90 days.

DHS would run a 250-person pilot paying at least minimum wage for 32-48 hours per month in environmental and infrastructure work. The program supports SNAP/Medicaid work requirements.

DSLBD would award a $1 million grant to Duke District BID in FY2027 Q1 from the Fund. The emergency act requires mayoral approval and lasts up to 90 days.

Council approves a $300 million, multiyear WMATA agreement to design Stadium-Armory station improvements. Emergency authority lasts up to 90 days.

The bill would add the Mayor-elect to who a transition committee may represent, and limit its duration to 90 days.

The bill defines Mayor-elect as Board-certified 2026 winner and allows a transition committee on that person's behalf, linking ethics rules to official correspondence regulations and expiring 225 days after effect.

Bill would require the Department of Corrections to provide FAPE to disabled detainees in secure facilities for two school years (2025-26 and 2026-27).

The bill would shift two deadlines for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to June 2025 and July 31, 2026 in the District. It is an emergency act lasting 90 days.

Bill would drop the 30-day penalty for automated tickets and set a 60-day response deadline, with mailed reminders and an October 1, 2030 start.

Council bill would give 60 days to answer section 305 notices and remove the extra penalty for automated enforcement delays.