Public Hearing

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

*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 […]

*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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter: District’s Housing Code Inspection Process: Broken and In Need of Repair 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 three minutes. […]

The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: Bill 25-0050, the “Funeral Directors Licensing Reform Amendment Act of 2023” Bill 25-0190, the “District Child Tax Credit Amendment Act of 2023” Bill 25-0240, the “United Negro College Fund Real Property Tax Abatement Extension Amendment Act of 2023” Bill […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter: Fiscal Year 2023 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 […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B25-0640, the “Ballpark Budget and Maintenance Amendment Act of 2023” 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 Friday, March 8, 2024. Testimony is limited to four […]

The Committee on Public Works & Operations will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B25- 0416, the “Department of For-Hire Vehicles Delivery Vehicle Traffic Enforcement Expansion Amendment Act of 2023” B25-0548, the “Leveraging Engagement in Transit Services for Greater Outcomes (LETS GO) Amendment Act of 2023” B25-0620, the “For-Hire-Vehicle Trade Dress Requirement Act […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing  on the following Legislation: PR25-0500, the “Transfer of Jurisdiction of Lots 287 and 998 in Square 5865, Part of Lots 981 and 982 in Square 5865, Part of Parcel 240/6, Part of Parcel 234/41, and a Portion of Reservation 421, S.O. 14-20429, Approval Resolution of 2023” […]

The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B25-0424, the “DC Water Critical Infrastructure Freedom of Information Clarification Amendment Act of 2023” B25- 0577, the “Public Life and Activity Zones Amendment (“PLAZA”) Act of 2023” B25-0578, the “Game On: Providing Leisure Activities for Youth Amendment Act of […]

The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Joint Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B25-0581, the “Medical Cannabis Clarification Amendment Act of 2023” B25-0691, the “Medical Cannabis Program Enforcement Amendment Act of 2024” The Committees invite the public to testify, in-person or virtually, and to submit […]

The Committee on Transportation & the Environment will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B25-0040, the “Vehicular Noise Reduction Act of 2023” B25-0137, the “Department of Motor Vehicles Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023” B25-0670, the “Motor Vehicle Operator Permit and Identification Card Extension Amendment Act of 2024” B25-0671, the “Commercial Driver License Amendment […]

The Committee of the Whole will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation: B25-0640, the “Ballpark Budget and Maintenance Amendment Act of 2023” 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 Friday, March 8, 2024. Testimony is limited to four […]