Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-10-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-793, the “Resilient and Energy Efficient Historic Properties Amendment Act of 2024”

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 4, 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 Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director, at (202) 724-7002 or ecash@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

10.8 COW PUB HRNG (2) B25-793 Efficient Historic Homes

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-928, the “Deferred Retirement Option Program Amendment Act of 2024”

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 4, 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 Evan Cash, Committee and Legislative Director, at (202) 724-7002 or ecash@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

10.8 COW PUB HRNG B25-928 DROP Act

Health Public Hearing
2024-10-09 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0690 – “Public School Health Services Amendment Act of 2024”
B25-0948 – “Certificate of Need Improvement Amendment Act of 2024”

Witnesses may appear either in-person or virtually using the Zoom platform. Unless otherwise stated in pre-hearing instructions, 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 Monday, October 7, 2024. 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

10.9 CHLTH RVSD PUB HRNG B25-690 Notice REVISED

Health Public Hearing
2024-10-17 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0930 – “Consumer Health Information Privacy Protection Act (CHIPPA) of 2024”
PR25-0960 – Board of Respiratory Care Ivana Milojevic Confirmation Resolution of 2024
PR25-0959 – Board of Respiratory Care Carla Seals Confirmation Resolution of 2024

Witnesses may appear either in-person or virtually using the Zoom platform. Unless otherwise stated in pre-hearing instructions, 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, October 15, 2024. 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

10.17 CHLTH PUB HRNG RVSD B25-930 Notice REVISED

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2024-10-21 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-914, the “Safe and Supported Pregnancy and Delivery for Incarcerated Individuals Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-955, the “Child Marriage Prohibition Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-960, the “Firearm Suicide Prevention (Donna’s Law) Amendment Act of 2024”

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 Thursday, October 17. Witnesses who represent organizations will have 5 minutes to speak. All others will have 3 minutes to speak.1 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

10.21 JPS PUB HRNG Hearing Notice - B25-914, B25-955, B25-960

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight Hearing
2024-10-23 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

DCPS Budget

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, October 21, 2024. Testimony is limited to three minutes. More time may be permitted by prior, individualized arrangement. 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 get in touch with 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

10.23 COW OVRST HRNG DCPS Budget and Contract Oversight REVISED

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2024-10-23 11:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter & Legislation:

Staffing Shortages, Recruitment, and Retention at the Office of Unified Communications,
Bill 25-953, the “Transparency in Emergency Response Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-954, the “Childcare for First Responders Act of 2024”

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, October 21, 2024. Witnesses who represent organizations will have 5 minutes to speak. All others will have 3 minutes to speak.1 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

10.23 JPS RVSD HRNG OUC hearing 2 REVISED notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-741 “Vocational Education for a New Generation Act of 2024”

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 22, 2024. Testimony is limited to 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 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 get in touch with Hannah Kozik, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8137 or hkozik@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

10.24 COW PUB HRNG B25-0741 - Vocational Education for a New Generation Act of 2024 Hearing Notice

Executive Administration & Labor Public Hearing
2024-10-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Executive Administration & Labor will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0462 – Government Recruitment and Retention Act of 2023
B25-0474 – Parity in Workers’ Compensation Recovery Act of 2023
B25-0659 – Public Incentive Transparency and Accountability Act of 2024

Persons wishing to testify may also email the Committee at ceal@dccouncil.gov or telephone 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. Witnesses are encouraged to submit an electronic version of their testimony to ceal@dccouncil.gov. 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.
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

10.24 EAL PUB RVSD HRNG Revised Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight Hearing
2024-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Teacher and Principal Retention in the District of Columbia

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 25, 2024. Testimony is limited to 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 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 get in touch with Aliyah McNeely, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-7130 or amcneely@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

10.29 COW OVRST HRNG Teacher and Principal Retention Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-11-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

PR 25-991, the “Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area”
PR 25-992, the “Ivy City Small Area Plan Resolution of 2024”

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, October 30, 2024.
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

11.1 COW PUB HRNG Ivy City and NHB SAP

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-11-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-800 “Mathematics Education Improvement Amendment Act of 2024”

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 4, 2024. Testimony is limited to 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 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 get in touch with Hannah Kozik, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-8137 or hkozik@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

11.6 COW PUB HRNG Math Achievement Hearing 2024

Facilities & Family Services Public Hearing
2024-11-07 12:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Facilities & Family Services will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0952 – “Luggage for All Youth in Foster Care Amendment Act of 2024 (Lisa’s Law)”

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, November 5, 2024. Testimony is limited to 3 minutes for individuals and 5 minutes for one representative of a bone fide organization.
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

11.7 FFS PUB HRNG CFFS Hearing Notice

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2024-11-13 10:30 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-0851, the “On-Premises and On-Site Extended Hours Program Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-0915, the “1333 M Street, SE Tax Abatement Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-0906, the “Avanti Real Estate, Inc. Real Property Tax Exemption Amendment Act of 2024”
Proposed Resolution 25-1045, “The Catholic University of America Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2024”
Proposed Resolution 25-1046, “The Sojourner Truth Public Charter School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2024″

The Committee invites the public to testify, in-person or virtually, and to submit written testimony. 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 8, 2024. All public witnesses will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to testify. At the discretion of the Chair, the length of time provided for oral testimony may be reduced or extended.
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

11.13 CBED RVSD PUB HRNG CBED Public Hearing Notice 11.13.24 - Revised

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight Hearing
2024-11-13 14:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight 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, November 8, 2024. Testimony is limited to 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. 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

11.13 COW OVRST HRNG Attendance and Truancy Oversight Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-920, the “Restoration of Covenanted Roads and Alleys by the District Government Act of 2024”

Those who wish to testify about this legislation must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 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 Christian A. Washington, Special Counsel, at (202) 724-8083 or cow@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

11.14 COW PUB HRNG B25-920 Restoration of Covenanted Roads Act HN

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-11-14 10:45 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-1004, the “Downtown Arena Revitalization Act of 2024”

Those who wish to testify about this legislation must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 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 Christian A. Washington, Special Counsel, at (202) 724-8083 or cow@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

11.14 COW PUB HRNG B25-1004 - Downtown Arena Revitalization Act of 2024

Housing Public Hearing
2024-11-15 09:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Housing will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0994 the “Emergency Rental Assistance Reform Amendment Act of 2024″

The Committee invites the public to testify remotely or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify must sign up at lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/or by phone at (202) 727-8270 by the close of business on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024. Witnesses are encouraged, but not required, to submit their testimony in writing electronically in advance at lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/. Witnesses may choose to participate in person or remotely via Zoom. The Committee will follow-up with witnesses with additional instructions on how to provide testimony in advance of the proceeding.
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 COHOU RVSD PUB HRNG Revised Public Hearing Notice - 11.15.2024

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-11-15 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-1003, the “Vacant to Vibrant to Amendment Act of 2024”

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, November 13, 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 bstum@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 Pub HRNG Hearing on B25-1003 Vacant Property Bill

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-11-20 12:30 - 17:30 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter & Legislation:

Bill 25-847 “Advancing Equity in Special Education Protocols Amendment Act of 2024”
Oversight of Education for Students with Disabilities

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 18, 2024. Testimony is limited to 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 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 get in touch with 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

11.20 COW PUB HRNG B25-847 and SPED Oversight Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-11-21 10:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation & Matter:

Bill 25-630 “Universal Out of School Time Amendment Act of 2023”
Oversight of Out of School Time Programs

Those who wish to testify must register using the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Testimony is limited to 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 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 get in touch with Bijan Verlin, Legislative Policy Advisor, at (202) 724-4865 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

11.21 COW PUB HRNG B25-630 and OST Oversight Hearing Notice

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight Hearing
2024-12-04 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Academic Achievement in the District of Columbia

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 2, 2024. Testimony is limited to 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 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 get in touch with 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

12.4 COW OVRST HRNG Academic Achievement in DC

Committee of the Whole Public Oversight Hearing
2024-12-05 11:30 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

The Closure of Eagle Academy

This hearing is limited to invited witnesses and agency representatives; however anyone may submit written testimony. 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 Thursday, December 18, 2024.
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

12.5 COW OVRST PUB HRNG 0EagleAcademy

Housing Public Hearing
2024-12-09 12:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Housing will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0945 the “Housing is Maternal Health Amendment Act of 2024”

The Committee invites the public to testify remotely or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify must sign up at lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/ or by phone at (202) 727-8270 by the close of business on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. Witnesses are encouraged, but not required, to submit their testimony in writing electronically in advance at lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/. Witnesses may choose to participate in person or remotely via Zoom. The Committee will follow-up with witnesses with additional instructions on how to provide testimony in advance of the proceeding.
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

12.9 COHOU RVS PUB HRNG Revised Public Hearing Notice - 12.9.2024

Public Works & Operations Public Hearing
2024-12-11 09:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Public Works & Operations will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0922, the “Strategic Parking Enforcement Enhancement Act of 2024”
B25-0924, the “Opening Worker-Ownership: A New Economic Resilience Strategy (OWNERS) Amendment Act of 2024”

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 9, 2024. 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. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests. Witnesses will receive instructions on how to participate by Zoom or in person prior to the hearing. If you have additional questions, please email publicworks@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

12.11 PWO PUB HRNG Notice of PWO Hearing_B25-922 and B25-924-2

Transportation & the Environment Public Hearing
2024-12-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B25-0849, the “Limited Purpose Credential Clarification Amendment Act of 2024”

If you would like to provide live testimony during the hearing or submit written testimony for the record, please use the Council’s Hearing Management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/.
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

12.16 TE PUB HRNG Committee on TE Public Hearing Notice

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2024-12-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-0838, the “Langston Slater Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2024”
Bill 25-0747, the “Living Donor Protection Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-0810, the “Motor Vehicle Insurance Modernization Amendment Act of 2024”
Bill 25-0476, the “Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Act of 2023”
Bill 25-1034, the “Revised Game of Skill Machines Consumer Protections Amendment Act of 2024”

The Committee invites the public to testify, in-person or virtually, and to submit written testimony. 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 16, 2024. All public witnesses will be allowed a maximum of three minutes to testify. At the discretion of the Chair, the length of time provided for oral testimony may be reduced or extended.
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

12.18 CBED PUB HRNG Public Hearing Notice 12.18.24

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2024-12-19 11:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 25-852, the “East River Alley Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-876, the “Dr. Judy Talbert Street Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-923, the “Louise B. Miller Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-931, the “Rev. A. Knighton Stanley Way Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-1036, the “Girl Scouts’ Way Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-1037, the “DC Legendary Musicians Way Designation Act of 2024”
Bill 25-1002, the Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley and Dedication of Land for Alley Purposes in Square 756, S.O. 24-00310, Act of 2024”

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 17, 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 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

12.19 COW PUB HRNG Street Names

DC Council Public Hearing
2025-01-28 12:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Council of the District of Columbia will hold a Public Hearing on the following Matter:

Expulsion of Councilmember Trayon White, Sr. for Code of Conduct Violations

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

1.28 CDC PUB HRNG Hearing Notice - Expulsion of CM T. White (1.28.25)

Committee of the Whole Hearing
2025-02-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Virtual Meeting/Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

While this hearing is limited to testimony from specified government witnesses, written statements from the public will be accepted and made a part of the official record. Written statements are encouraged. Statements for the record should be submitted through the Council’s Hearing management System at https://lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings or left by voicemail by calling (202) 430-6948 (up to 3 minutes which will be transcribed). The record will close at 5:00pm on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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

2.6 COW OVRST RNDTBLE ACFR FY24 Oversight Heaing
