Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing
2023-10-26 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will convene a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0258, the “Access to Home Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0283, the “Trick-or-Streets Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0296, the “Prioritizing People in Planning Amendment Act of 2023”

Anyone wishing to provide oral testimony must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by the close of business on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

10.26 Committee on TE Public Space Bills Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Roundtable
2023-10-31 12:00 - 12:30 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
*Room Change from 412 to 123*
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR 25-413, the “District of Columbia Retirement Board Adam Weers Reappointment Resolution of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the roundtable. If you have additional questions, please contact Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director, at (202) 724-8196 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

10.31 COW Hearing DCRB Weers

Transportation & the Environment & Public Works & Operations Joint Hearing
2023-11-01 10:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment & The Committee on Public Works & Operations will hold a Joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-421, the “License Suspension Reform Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-422, the “Automated 2 Traffic Enforcement Effectiveness Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-425, the “Strengthening Traffic Enforcement, Education, and Responsibility (“STEER”) Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-435, the “Fraudulent Vehicle Tag Enforcement Amendment Act of 2023”

While the hearing will be limited to government witnesses, members of the public are invited to submit written statements that will be made part of the official record. Copies of written statements
should be submitted through the Council’s Hearing Management System https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings. The record will close at the end of the business day on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.01 TE PWO joint hearing notice B25-421, B25-0422, B25-0425, B25-435 government only

Facilities & Family Services Public Hearing
2023-11-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Family Services will hold a public hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0043, the “Losing Outdated, Violent Exceptions Amendment Act of 2023″
B25-0243, the “Child and Family Services Agency Investigation Completion Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0464, the “Grandparent and Caregiver Subsidy Eligibility Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Testimony is limited to 3 minutes for individuals and 5 minutes for one representative of a bone fide organization. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation or require sign language interpretation are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five (5) business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please email facilities@dccouncil.gov or contact Sebastian Weinmann at sweinmann@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.2 CFFS Public Hearing Notice

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2023-11-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-479, the “Addressing Crime through Targeted Interventions and Violence Enforcement (“ACTIVE”) Amendment Act of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify. Those who wish to do so must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Witnesses who represent organizations will have 5 minutes to speak. All others will have 3 minutes to speak. Witnesses will have the option to testify in person or virtually; witnesses should specify which option they are electing at the time they sign up to testify.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.08 JPS B25-479 ACTIVE Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight Hearing
2023-11-14 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

DC Public Schools Budgeting Practices

This hearing is limited to invited witnesses and agency representatives. Those who wish to submit testimony for the record may do so by using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings or by leaving a voicemail at (202) 430-6948 (up to 3 minutes which will be transcribed). Testimony will be publicly accessible upon Committee review. The record will close at 5:00 pm on Friday, November 24, 2023. If you have additional questions, please contact Bijan Verlin, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202)724-4865 or bverlin@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.14 COW DCPS Budget Hearing

Recreation, Libraries & Youth Affairs Public Hearing
2023-11-15 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Recreation, Libraries & Youth Affairs will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0133 – “Weekend Equal Access to Swimming Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0199 – “Department of Parks and Recreation Program Priority Registration Act of 2023”

Anyone wishing to testify must sign up in advance using this Google form by the close of business two business days before each respective hearing, which will be by 5:00pm on Monday, November 13, 2023.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.15 RLYA Public Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-11-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-342, “Public Charter School Board Term Clarification Amendment Act of 2023”
PR25-300, “Public Charter School Board Carisa Stanley Beatty Confirmation Resolution of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Bijan Verlin, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-4865 or bverlin@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.15 COW PCSB Beatty PR25-300, B25-342 PCSB Term Clarification

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-11-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-540, the “School Improvement Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact LeKisha Jordan, Senior Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8137 or ljordan@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.20 COW Hearing on 25-540, School Improvement Amendment Act of 2023

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-11-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-200, the “Educator Retention for Student Success Act of 2023”
Bill 25-499, the “Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Educators Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Bijan Verlin, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-4865 or bverlin@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.21 COW Teacher Incentive Legislation 25-200, 25-499

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-11-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-350, the “MacArthur High School Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-473, the “School Facilities Sponsorship and Naming Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-539, the “Shirley Chisholm Elementary School Redesignation Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director , at (202) 724-8196 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.28 COW Public Hearing School Namings

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-11-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter:

Teacher and Principal Retention in the District (Public Witnesses)

Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24, 2023. Testimony is limited to three minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email bverlin@dccouncil.gov or contact Bijan Verlin, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-4865.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.28 COW HRNG Teacher and Principal Retention Public Witnesses

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2023-11-29 09:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-555, the “Addressing Crime Trends (ACT) Now Amendment Act of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify. Those who wish to do so must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 27, 2023. Witnesses who represent organizations will have 5 minutes to speak. All others will have 3 minutes to speak. Witnesses will have the option to testify in person or virtually; witnesses should specify which option they are electing at the time they sign up to testify.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.29 JPS B25-555 Addressing Crime Trends (ACT) Now Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter:

Teacher and Principal Retention in the District (Govnmt & Expert Witnesses)

This hearing is limited to invited witnesses and agency representatives. Those who wish to submit testimony for the record may do so by using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings or by leaving a voicemail at (202) 430-6948 (up to 3 minutes which will be transcribed). Testimony will be publicly accessible upon Committee review. The record will close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. If you have additional questions, please contact Bijan Verlin, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202)724-4865 or bverlin@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.29 COW Teacher and Principal Retention Gov't and Expert Witnesses

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-11-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-35, Universal School Meals Amendment Act of 2023,
Bill 25-317, Extended Students’ Right to Home and Hospital Instruction Amendment Act of 2023
Bill 25-436, Institution of Higher Education Sexual Misconduct Reporting and Resource Accessibility Act of 2023
Bill 25-501, Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid Graduation Requirement Act of 2023

Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

11.30 COW Hearing on 25-35, 25-317, 25-436, and 25-501

Public Works & Operations & Executive Administration & Labor Joint Public Hearing
2023-12-06 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Public Works & Operations & the Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25- 0319, the “Fairness in Human Rights Administration Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0351, the “Sexual Harassment Investigation Integrity Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0330, the “Office of the Administrative Hearings Jurisdiction Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0432, the “Self Storage Lien Enforcement Modernization Amendment Act of 2023″

The roundtable will have a hybrid format, with the government appearing in person, and public witnesses appearing virtually via the Zoom platform. Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals (and any subsequent representatives of the same organizations) will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing publicworks@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.06 PWO EAL Hearing Notice on B25-0319, B25-0351, B25-0330, and B25-0432

Facilities & Family Services & Health Public Hearing
2023-12-06 10:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Family Services & The Committee on Health will hold a joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation & Matter:

B25-0500, “Alternative Restorative Therapy (ART) Options for Youth Amendment Act of 2023”
Mental Health in the Child Welfare System

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2023. Testimony is limited
to 3 minutes for individuals and 5 minutes for one representative of a bone fide organization. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation or require sign language interpretation are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five (5) business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please email facilities@dccouncil.gov or contact Sebastian Weinmann at sweinmann@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.6 CFFS Public Hearing Notice

Health & Committee of the Whole Joint Hearing
2023-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health & the Committee of the Whole will hold a Joint Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-287 – Counseling Compact Approval Act of 2023
B25-286 – Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Approval Act of 2023

Witnesses will be appearing virtually using the Zoom platform. Public witnesses will have 5 minutes to speak if they are representing an organization, and 3 minutes if they are speaking for
themselves. The public should sign up at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings by 5pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require
sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to
fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email Ashley Strange,
Legislative Assistant at astrange@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.07 CHLTH COW Joint Hearing Notice copy

Health Public Hearing
2023-12-07 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0545 – Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2023
B25-0347– Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistants Scope of Practice Amendment Act of 2023
B25-0566 – Behavioral Analyst Licensure Amendment Act of 2023

Witnesses will be appearing virtually using the Zoom platform. Public witnesses will have 5 minutes to speak if they are representing an organization, and 3 minutes if they are speaking for
themselves. The public should sign up at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings by 5pm on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require
sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to
fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email Ashley Strange, Legislative Assistant at astrange@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.07 CHLTH Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-12-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-480, the “Addressing Legacies of Housing Segregation in Chevy Chase Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-481, the “Addressing Legacies of Housing Segregation in Rock Creek West Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-482, the “Releasing Restrictive Covenants in Deeds Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director , at (202) 724-8196 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.8 COW Covenant Legislation

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2023-12-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-478, the “Improving Safety and Emergency Response on Transit Corridors Act of 2023”
Bill 25-483, the “Safe Commercial Corridors Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-357, the “Whole Government Response to Crime Act of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify. Those who wish to do so must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 8. Witnesses who represent organizations will have 5 minutes to speak. All others will have 3 minutes to speak. Witnesses will have the option to testify in person or virtually; witnesses should specify which option they are electing at the time they sign up to testify.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.11 JPs B25-478 and B25-483 and B25-537 Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-12-12 11:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter:

Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are many witnesses. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will try to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email bverlin@dccouncil.gov or contact Bijan Verlin, at (202) 724-4865.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.12 COW Truancy and Absenteeism Oversight Hearing

Facilities & Family Services Public Hearing
2023-12-14 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Family Services will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-39, the “Common Ground Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Testimony is limited to three minutes for individual witnesses and five minutes for one representative of a bona fide organization. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible, but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing facilities@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Will Perkins, Committee Director, at 202-316-7862 or facilities@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

CFFS Public Hearing Notice_B25-39 Common Ground

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2023-12-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-196, the “Ronald ‘Ron’ Austin Memorial Park Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-346, the “Lee Elder Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-349, the “Jesse Mitchell Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-415, the “Robert L. Yeldell Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-533, the “St. Luke’s Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-534, the “Annie’s Way Designation Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-535, the “Pastor John W. Davis Way Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-542, the “Sladen’s Court Designation Act of 2023”
Bill 25-559, the “Blue & White Marching Machine Way Designation Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director , at (202) 724-8196 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.15 COW HRNG Street Names

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing (RECONVENED)
2023-12-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
*This hearing was originally convened on December 12, 2023*
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter:

Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2023. Testimony is limited to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are many witnesses. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will try to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please email bverlin@dccouncil.gov or contact Bijan Verlin, at (202) 724-4865.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.19 COW Reconvened Truancy and Absenteeism Oversight Hearing

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing (RECONVENED)
2023-12-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
*This hearing was originally convened on December 11, 2023*
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-478, the “Improving Safety and Emergency Response on Transit Corridors Act of 2023”
Bill 25-483, the “Safe Commercial Corridors Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-357, the “Whole Government Response to Crime Act of 2023”

The Committee invites the public to testify. Those who wish to do so must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 10:00 a.m. on
Friday, December 8. Witnesses who represent organizations will have 5 minutes to speak. All others will have 3 minutes to speak. Witnesses will have the option to testify in person or virtually; witnesses should specify which option they are electing at the time they sign up to testify.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

12.20 JPS B25-478 and B25-483 and B25-537 Hearing Notice RECONVENED

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-01-11 10:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter & Legislation:

School Safety
Bill 25-234, School Safety Enhancement Amendment Act of 2023
Bill 25-420, Conflict Resolution Education Amendment Act of 2023

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact LeKisha Jordan, Senior Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8137 or ljordan@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.11 COW HRNG School Safety, Bill 24-234 School Safety, and Bill 25-420 Conflict Resolution

Executive Administration & Labor Public Hearing
2024-01-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0475, “the Initiative Amendment Act of 2023”
B25-0610, the “Retired Firefighter and Police Officer Redeployment Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Persons may also register by emailing the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or by telephoning the Committee at (202) 724-8198 at least two business days before the hearing and provide their name, address, telephone number, email address, organizational affiliation and title, if any. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for those testifying on behalf of an organization and 3 minutes for those testifying on behalf of themselves. Witnesses who anticipate needing language interpretation or require sign language interpretation are encouraged to inform the Committee of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing ceal@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.11 EAL Initiative Amendment.Retired FEMS Hearing Notice_REVISED

Committee of the Whole & Judiciary & Public Safety Joint Public Hearing
2024-01-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-309, “Special Education for Young Adults in the Custody of the Department of Corrections Amendment Act of 2023”
Bill 25-461, “Leading Education Access for Reentry and Necessary Success (LEARN) Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Bijan Verlin, Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8196 or bverlin@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
– On the OCTFME site, at https://bit.ly/2JNZIro
– On TV, Channel 13 or 18
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.16 COW JPS Bill 25-309, Bill 25-461 (LEARN) Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Meeting Platform, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-356, the “Floodplain Review Authority Amendment Act of 2023”

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Testimony is limited to four minutes. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding by emailing cow@dccouncil.gov. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please contact Blaine Stum, Senior Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8092 or cow@dccouncil.gov.
Watch Live:
– On the Council site, at https://bit.ly/2ooL0l1
Witness list & testimony (if applicable/available):
– In the Hearing Management System, at https://bit.ly/3ZIRIQD

1.18 COW HR Bill 25-356
