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B23-1029Intro

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Pandemic Learning Emergency Act of 2020
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2020-12-15
Agendized; not considered at the request of Silverman
B23-1030Intro

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Pandemic Learning Temporary Act of 2020
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2020-12-15
Retained by the Council
B23-0977Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-977 establishes a regulatory framework that requires insurers to file an annual report that describes the insurer’s or insurer’s group’s corporate governance structure, policies, and practices. It also grants rulemaking au...
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2020-12-14
Public Hearing Held
B23-0708Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-708 provides a charitable rebate of The DC Central Kitchen, Inc.'s responsible portion of real property taxes owed for real property it leases from a for-profit owner, beginning with tax year 2021.
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2020-12-14
Public Hearing Held
B23-0987Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-987 requires the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to develop a methodology to estimate greenhouse gas emissions that occur through the life cycle of certain foods and establish a baseline measurement of emissions asso...
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2020-12-08
Public Hearing Held
B23-0922Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-922 provides additional protections for trees located on public space to expand the District’s tree canopy.
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2020-12-08
Public Hearing Held
B23-1011Intro

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Minor Consent to Healthcare for HIV and AIDS Regulations Amendment Act of 2020
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2020-12-04
Notice of Intent to Act on B23-1011 Published in the DC Register
B23-1009Intro

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Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Amendment Act of 2020
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2020-12-04
Notice of Intent to Act on B23-1009 Published in the DC Register
B23-0045Intro

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As introduced it creates regulations that govern the removal of bedbugs. It also requires landlords to notify adjoining tenants of infestations. Landlords and pest control operators are required to report infestations to DCRA and among other things ...
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2020-11-25
Committee Report Filed
B23-0887Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-887 requires the installation and maintenance of dispensers for free period products in public and public charter schools.
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2020-11-24
Public Hearing Held
B23-0921Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-921 establishes measures to insure a transition plan is developed for timely enrollment and placement in an educational program and it also requires the designation of one employee to serve as the point-of-contact for Students i...
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2020-11-24
Public Hearing Held
B23-0579Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-579 requires the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to create and implement a Selective Service awareness campaign. OSSE shall do this in consultation with the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicl...
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2020-11-24
Public Hearing Held
B23-0668Intro

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Modification Nos. 1, 2, 4 and 6 to Contract No. DCAM-17-CS-0083 Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2020
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2020-11-23
Withdrawn
B23-0436Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-436 requires special hiring agreements be completed prior to the beginning of a project. It must be accepted by the Department of Employment Services ("DOES") and posted on the Department's website. Reports providing information...
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2020-11-19
Public Hearing Held
B23-0570Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-570 requires the Department of Employment Services ("DOES") to permit organizations to provide DOES with qualified candidates for inclusion in the First Source Register. The register was established to ensure that District resi...
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2020-11-19
Public Hearing Held
B23-0970Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-970 prohibits discrimination based on hair styles resulting from the immutable characteristics of a hair texture associated with race.
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2020-11-18
Public Hearing Held
B23-0432Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-432 provides funding for the Legacy Business Program via a portion of the DC Supply Schedule. It establishes the legacy business assistance program to provide a commercial lease renewal process and financial assistance to landlo...
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2020-11-17
Postponed Indefinitely
B23-0972Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-972 authorizes the Rental Housing Commission to determine the annual guaranteed profit margin applicable to rent surcharges authorized by a hardship petition. It caps annual hardship petition increases to 5% and requires the Re...
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2020-11-16
Public Hearing Held
B23-0873Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-873 clarifies certain definitions in the Rental Housing Act of 1985 regarding hardship petitions. It sets additional guidelines and requirements for proposed capital improvements to rental property. It caps hardship rent surcha...
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2020-11-16
Public Hearing Held
B23-0736Intro

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Please refer to "Other Documents" tab for the Full Comprehensive Plan as filed. *** Please note, very large documents. As introduced Bill 23-736 establishes and updates a broad range of goals, policies, and actions to guide public decisions by Distr...
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2020-11-13
Public Hearing Held
B23-0545Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-545 provides remediation for subcontractors in the event of non-payment by contractors or higher-tier subcontractors. It requires that payments be made to subcontractors within 7 days of receipt of funds paid to contractor from ...
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2020-11-11
Committee Report Filed
B23-0989Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-989 prohibits an employer from screening prospective employees based on their wage history or seeking the wage history of a prospective employee.
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2020-11-11
To Council Labor and Workforce Development Committee
B23-0988Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-988 orders the closing of the 20-foot wide public alley stub in Square 5051 in Northeast, in Ward 7.
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2020-11-10
To Council Committee of the Whole
B23-0986Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-986 requires District retail establishments to allow access to public or employee restrooms if, among other things, the individual has an eligible medical condition and provides an employee of the retail establishment an identif...
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2020-11-10
To Council Health Committee
B23-0995Intro

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Greater Washington Community Foundation Excluded Worker Relief Emergency Act of 2020
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2020-11-10
Retained by the Council
B23-0338Intro

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As introduced it requires 30 days written notice to the Rent Administrator and tenant prior to evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent. It requires the Court to seal certain eviction records and prohibits discrimination in housing based on a person...
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2020-10-30
Public Hearing Held
B23-0959Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-959 makes substantive and technical amendments to current Certified Business Enterprises (CBE) law. It requires a business applying for certification as a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) to be independently owned and operated an...
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2020-10-29
Public Hearing Held
B23-0918Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-918 requires that a business be independently owned, operated, and controlled by an individual or a District-based enterprise to be certified as a local business enterprise. It may also be certified if it is a non-District base...
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2020-10-29
Public Hearing Held
B23-0149Intro

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As introduced it prohibits housing providers from inquiring about sources of income and credit history of a prospective tenant. It requires that certain information be provided to potential tenants via posting or in writing prior to obtaining any inf...
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2020-10-27
Public Hearing Held
B23-0498Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-498 explicitly prohibits discrimination wholly or partially because of any combination of statutorily protected traits.
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2020-10-27
Public Hearing Held
B23-0195Intro

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As introduced it amends the Human Rights Act of 1977 to include protections for the homeless from discrimination.
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2020-10-27
Public Hearing Held
B23-0515Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-515 requires the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) to publicly report data relevant to understanding teacher retention and attrition and provide an annual report of their findings. Findings shall include sch...
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2020-10-23
Public Hearing Held
B23-0976Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-976 allows the Mayor to establish sidewalk vending zones for sidewalk vendors to legally operate. It waives unpaid licensing-related civil citations for sidewalk vendors who obtain a license or register with a sidewalk vending ...
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2020-10-23
Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0976 Published in the DC Register
B23-0643Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-643 requires housing providers to provide the rental units of elderly tenants and tenants with a disability with refrigerated air equipment capable of maintaining a room temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
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2020-10-21
Public Hearing Held
B23-0537Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-537 establishes within the Department of Housing and Community Development a Senior Co-Living Program to provide financial assistance to support senior homeowners to rent spare rooms to other senior residents. Eligibility requir...
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2020-10-21
Public Hearing Held
B23-0974Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-974 allows returning citizens to have greater participation in the cannabis industry.
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2020-10-20
To Council Business and Economic Development Committee
B23-0975Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-975 creates incentives for prime contractors with the District of Columbia government that register and administer apprenticeship programs when not required or if required agree that 70% of apprenticeship hours must be performed...
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2020-10-20
To Council Labor and Workforce Development Committee
B23-0969Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-969 symbolically designates First Street, N.W., between Bryant Street, N.W. and Michigan Avenue, N.W., in Ward 5 as Alpha Phi Alpha Way.
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2020-10-20
To Council Committee of the Whole
B23-0968Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-968 establishes a Task Force to study and develop reparation proposals for African Americans, with a special consideration for African Americans who are descendants of persons enslaved in the U.S.
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2020-10-20
To Council Government Operations Committee
B23-0967Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-967 prohibits a general contractor from withholding payment to subcontractors on work performed and completed on one job to offset payments for another job. It also makes contracts withholding payments under these circumstances ...
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2020-10-20
To Council Committee of the Whole
B23-0872Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-872 amends the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 to provide for permanent total disability.
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2020-10-16
Public Hearing Held
B23-0874Intro

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As introduced, Bill 23-874 makes changes to the public sector workers’ compensation system to mirror the private sector workers’ compensation system.
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2020-10-16
Public Hearing Held
B23-0771Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-771 prohibits the use of chemical irritants at First Amendment assemblies.
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2020-10-15
Public Hearing Held
B23-0882Intro

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As introduced, Bill 23-882 establishes comprehensive policing and justice reform for District residents and visitors.
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2020-10-15
Public Hearing Held
B23-0723Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-723 provides definitions for certain terms related to the offense of rioting. It clarifies the conduct that constitutes rioting, revises the penalties for convictions, and establishes a right to a jury trial for prosecutions.
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2020-10-15
Public Hearing Held
B23-0315Intro

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As introduced it establishes a grant program to provide funding to District employers to hire and retain eligible veterans. Eligible veterans are District residents who were honorably discharged with a 50% or more service-related disability.
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2020-10-14
Public Hearing Held
B23-0612Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-612 would allow OCTO to obtain and expend District, federal, and private grants, and to award grant funds to stimulate, support, and promote the development of innovative technologies in the District. It also grants OCTO authori...
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2020-10-14
Public Hearing Held
B23-0966Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-966 reforms the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to aid tenants in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and to reduce administrative barriers to Emergency Rental Assistance Program payments for tenants in need.
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2020-10-09
Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0966 Published in the DC Register
B23-0949Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-949 makes June 19th ("Juneteenth") a legal holiday.
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2020-10-09
Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0949 Published in the DC Register
B23-0952Intro

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As introduced Bill 23-952 designates H Street N.W., between 15th Street N.W. and 17 Street N.W. in Ward 2, as John Lewis Way.
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2020-10-09
Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0952 Published in the DC Register
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