Council of the District of Columbia

Labor & Workforce Development Public Roundtable
2018-10-12 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR22-0993, “Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and Teamsters Local 639 Approval Resolution of 2018” and
PR22-1003, “Compensation and Working Conditions Agreement Between the Department of Behavioral Health and Employees Who Are Represented By Public Service Employees Local 572 Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Approval Resolution of 2018”

Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by close of business Thursday, October 11, 2018, to provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), as well as the language of oral interpretation, if any, they require. Those wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Those representing organizations will have five minutes to present their testimony, and other individuals will have three minutes to present their testimony; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.

Finance & Revenue Public Hearing
2018-10-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Finance & Revenue will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

Bill 22-576, the “Energy-Efficiency and Water-Efficiency Sales Tax Holiday Amendment Act of 2017”
Bill 22-654, the “Uniform Unclaimed Property Act Revision Act of 2018”
Bill 22-914, the “Internet Sales Tax Amendment Act of 2018”

Health Public Oversight Hearing
2018-10-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Public Oversight Hearing on the following Matter:

“The Department of Health’s Role in Approving Providence Hospital’s Proposed Elimination of Acute Care Services and the Impact on the District’s Emergency Health Care System”

The Committee invites the public to testify at the hearing. Those who wish to testify should contact Malcolm Cameron, Committee Legislative Analyst at (202) 654-6179 or mcameron@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational affiliation (if any), and title with the organization, preferably by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2018.

Education Public Roundtable
2018-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Education will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B22-781, the “Blind Students Literacy and Education Rights Act of 2018”
B22-512, the “Commission on Literacy Establishment Act of 2017” and
“The State of Literacy Efforts”

Those who wish to testify may sign-up online at http://bit.do/educationhearings or call the Committee on Education at (202) 724-8061 by 5 :OOpm Monday. October 1. 2018. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Witnesses appearing on his or her own behalf should limit their testimony to tlu·ee minutes; witnesses representing organizations should limit their testimony to five minutes.

Finance & Revenue Public Roundtable
2018-10-10 09:45 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Finance & Revenue will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR22-1024, the “American College of Cardiology Foundation Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2018”
PR22-1028, the “Meridian Public Charter School Revenue Bonds Project Approval Resolution of 2018”

The Committee invites the public to testify at the roundtable. Those who wish to testify should contact Sarina Loy, Committee Assistant at (202) 724-8058 or sloy@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational affiliation (if any), and title with the organization by 9:45a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Witnesses should bring 15 copies of their written testimony to the roundtable. The Committee allows individuals 3 minutes to provide oral testimony in order to permit each witness an opportunity to be heard. Additional written statements are encouraged and will be made part of the official record. Written statements may be submitted by e-mail to sloy@dccouncil.us or mailed to: Council of the District of Columbia, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 114, Washington D.C. 20004.

Labor & Workforce Development Public Oversight Roundtable
2018-10-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

Implementation of Law 21-264, The Universal Paid Leave Act

Those who wish to testify before the Committee are asked to contact Ms. Charnisa Royster at labor@dccouncil.us or (202) 724-7772 by noon on Monday, October 1, 2018, to provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), as well as the language of oral interpretation, if any, they require. Those wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Those representing organizations will have five minutes to present their testimony, and other individuals will have three minutes to present their testimony; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.

Judiciary & Public Safety Additional Meeting
2018-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

B22-0021, the “Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Amendment Act of 2018 and
B22-0408, the “Fare Evasion Decriminalization Amendment Act of 2018”

Health Regular Meeting
2018-10-04 14:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Health will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

Bill 22-0597, Behavioral Health Parity Act of 2018
Bill 22-0690, Study of Long-Term Care Services and Supports Act of 2018
Bill 22-0742, Mental Health Information Disclosure Amendment Act of 2018
Bill 22-0743, Preservation of Electronic Recordings of Meetings Amendment Act of 2018
Bill 22-0790, Student Certificate of Health Amendment Act of 2018
Bill 22-0807, Medical Necessity Review Criteria Amendment Act of 2018

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2018-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building 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 22-839, the “Amplified Noise Amendment Act of 2018”
Bill 22-900, the “Amplified Noise Amendment Emergency Amendment Act of 2018”

Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Sydney Hawthorne at (202) 724-7130, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Tuesday, October 2, 2018. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on October 2, 2018 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Witnesses should limit their testimony to three minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses. Legnthier testimony may be presented by prior arrangement with the Committee. Copies of the legislation can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us. Hearing materials, including a draft witness list, can be accessed 24 hours in advance of the hearing at http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation.

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing
2018-10-04 10:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 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:

B22-314, the “Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking Prohibition Act of 2017”
B22-445, the “Safe Access for Public Health Amendment Act of 2017”
B22-829, the “All-Terrain Vehicle Clarification Amendment Act of 2018 “
B22-838, the “Elder Abuse Response Team Act of 2018”
B22-843, the “Center for Firearm Violence Prevention Research Establishment Act of 2018”
B22-877, the “Protecting Immigrants from Extortion Amendment Act of 2018”
B22-907, the “Sexual Misconduct Sunshine Amendment Act of 2018”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone· wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee via email at judiciary@dccouncil.us or at (202) 724-7808, and provide their name, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any), by close of business Monday, October 1. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses should bring twenty double-sided copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically m advance to judiciary@dccouncil.us.

Committee of the Whole & Education Public Oversight Hearing (RECONVENED)
2018-10-03 10:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
This hearing was recessed on September 20, 2018 and will reconvene on Wednesday, October 3,2018 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.
The Committee of the Whole & the Committee on Education will hold a Public Oversight hearing on the following Matter:

Improving School Attendance: Truancy, Chronic Absenteeism, and the Implementation of Reform Initiatives

Testimony at this hearing is limited to government witnesses. However, citizens and organizations may submit statements. If submitted by the close of business on October 1, 2018, these statements will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Copies of the legislation can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

Business & Economic Development Public Hearing
2018-10-03 10:30 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B22-814, “Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Act of 2018”
B22-276, “Principal Based Reserves Amendment Act of 2017”
B22-432, “Financial Services Consumer Protection Act of 2017”
B22-422, “Protection of Seniors and Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act of 2017”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony. Anyone wishing to testify at the hearing should contact the Committee on Business and Economic Development via email at bmcclure@dccouncil.us or at (202) 727-3888, and provide their name, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any), by close of business Monday, October 1st. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses are encouraged to bring fifteen single-sided copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically in advance to bmcclure@dccouncil.us.

Legislative Meeting
2018-10-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2018-10-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Additional Committee of the Whole Meeting.

Government Operations Meeting
2018-09-28 10:45 - 23:45 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

B22-0160, the “Digital Literacy Council Establishment Act of 2017”
B22-0318, the “Office on African American Affairs Establishment Act of 2017”

Transportation & Environment & Judiciary & Public Safety Public Roundtable
2018-09-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & Environment & the Committee on Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Matter:

“Implementation of the Vision Zero Initiative and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act of 2016”

The Committee invites the public to testify or to submit written testimony, which will be made a part of the official Record. Anyone wishing to testify should contact Ms. Aukima Benjamin, Staff Assistant to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, at (202) 724-8062 or via e-mail at abenjamin@dccouncil.us. Persons representing organizations will have five minutes to present their testimony. Individuals will have three minutes to present their testimony. Witnesses should bring eight copies of their written testimony and should submit a copy of their testimony electronically to abenjamin@dccouncil.us.

Government Operations Public Hearing
2018-09-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Government Operations will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B22-0842 – Commission on Archives and Record Management Act of 2018

Individuals and representatives of organizations who wish to testify at the public hearing are asked to contact Manny Geraldo of the Committee on Government Operations at (202) 724-6663 or by email at GovemmentOperations@dccouncil.us and provide their name(s), address, telephone number, email address, and organizational affiliation, if any, by close of business Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Each witness is requested to bring 20 copies of his/her written testimony. Representatives of organizations and government agencies will be limited to 5 minutes in order to permit each witness an opportunity to be heard. Individual witnesses will be limited to 3 minutes.

Education Public Roundtable
2018-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Education will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR22-0928, the “Public Charter School Board Lea Crusey Confirmation Resolution of 2018”
PR22-0926, the “Public Charter School Board lyon Rosario Confirmation Resolution of 2018”
PR22-0929, the “Board of Library Trustees Monte Monash Confirmation Resolution of 2018”

Those who wish to testify may sign-up online at http://bit.do/educationhearings or call the Committee on Education at (202) 724-8061 by 5:00pm, Tuesday September 25, 2018. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Witnesses appearing on his or her own behalf should limit their testimony to three minutes; witnesses representing organizations should limit their testimony to five minutes.

Transportation and the Environment Meeting
2018-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

PR22-73, Opposition to the Revocation or Suspension of Drivers’ Licenses of Individuals Convicted of Drug Offenses Resolution of 2017
B22-67, Operator’s Permit and Drug Offense Amendment Act of 2017
B22-70, Emissions Inspection Amendment Act of 2017
B22-118, DMV Services Amendment Act of 2017
B22-122, Mobile DMV Act of 2017
PR22-359, Franklin School Surplus Declaration and Approval Resolution of 2017
PR22-411, Grimke School Surplus Property Declaration and Approval Resolution of 2017

Finance & Revenue Additional Meeting
2018-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Finance & Revenue will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

PR22-877, the “Fiscal Year 2019 Income Tax Secured Revenue Bond. General Obligation Bond and General Obligation and Income Tax Secured Bond Anticipation Note Issuance Authorization Resolution of 2018”
PR22-969, the “Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Jeff Marootian Confirmation Resolution of 2018”
B22-72, the “Save Good Food Amendment Act of 2018”

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2018-09-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Wilson Building 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 22-465, Foreign Government Owned Vacant and Blighted Building Amendment Act of 2017

Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Peter Johnson, Special Counsel at (202) 724-8083, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, September 24, 2018. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on September 24, 2018 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Witnesses should limit their testimony to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses. Copies of the legislation can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil. us. Hearing materials, including a draft witness list, can be accessed 24 hours in advance of the hearing at http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation.

Finance & Revenue Public Roundtable
2018-09-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Finance & Revenue will hold a Public Roundtable on the following Legislation:

PR22-969, “Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Jeff Marootian Confirmation Resolution o f 2018”

The Committee invites the public to testify at the roundtable. Those who wish to testify should contact Sarina Loy, Committee Assistant at (202) 724-8058 or sloy@dccouncil.us, and provide your name, organizational affiliation (if any), and title with the organization by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Witnesses should bring 15 copies of their written testimony to the roundtable. The Committee allows individuals 3 minutes to provide oral testimony in order to permit each witness an opportunity to be heard. Additional written statements are encouraged and will be made part of the official record. Written statements may be submitted by e-mail to sloy@dccouncil.us or mailed to: Council of the District of Columbia, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite 114, Washington D.C. 20004.

Transportation & Environment Meeting
2018-09-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Transportation & Environment will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

B22-507, Lead Pipe Replacement and Disclosure Amendment Act of 2018
B22-598, Parcel 42 Surplus Property Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2018
B22-613, Ensuring Community Access to Recreation Spaces Act of 2018
PR22-908, Food Policy Council Joelie Robinson Confirmation Resolution of 2018
PR22-909, Food Policy Council Alexander Moore Confirmation Resolution of 2018
PR22-922, Food Policy Council Paula Reichel Confirmation Resolution of 2018
PR22-923, Food Policy Council Tambra Raye Stevenson Confirmation

Labor & Workforce Development Meeting
2018-09-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Labor & Workforce Development will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

B22-777, “Pathways to District Government Careers Amendment Act of 2018”

Judiciary & Public Safety Public Oversight Roundtable
2018-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Wilson Building Room 500, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety will hold a Public Oversight Roundtable on the following Matter:

The District’s Summer Public Safety and Crime Prevention Efforts

Anyone wishing to testify at the roundtable should contact the Committee via email at judiciary@dccouncil.us or at (202) 724-7808, and provide their name, telephone number, organizational affiliation, and title (if any), by close of business Thursday, September 20. Representatives of organizations will be allowed a maximum of five minutes for oral testimony, and individuals will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Witnesses should bring twenty double-sided copies of their written testimony and, if possible, also submit a copy of their testimony electronically in advance to judiciary@dccouncil.us.

Committee of the Whole Public Hearing
2018-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Wilson Building 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 22-888, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia General Errol Schwartz Confirmation Resolution of 2018
PR 22-889, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Elaine Crider Confirmation Resolution of 2018
PR 22-890, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Ken Gossinger Confirmation Resolution of 2018
PR 22-891, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Anthony Tardd Confirmation Resolution of 2018
PR 22-892, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Carolyn Rudd Confirmation Resolution of 2018
PR 22-893, Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Charlene Drew Jarvis Confirmation Resolution of 2018

Those who wish to testify are asked to email the Committee of the Whole at cow@dccouncil.us, or call Christina Setlow at (202) 724-4865, and to provide your name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Friday, September 21, 2018. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony. If submitted by the close of business on September 21, 2018 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing. Witnesses should limit their testimony to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses. Copies of the legislation can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us. Hearing materials, including a draft witness list, can be accessed 24 hours in advance of the hearing at http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation.

Business & Economic Development Additional Meeting
2018-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Business & Economic Development will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

B22-584, the “Service Contract Regulation Act of 2018”
B22-529, the “Rebate Reform Amendment Act of 2018”
B22-112, the “Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact of 2018”
B22-653, the “Extension of Time to Dispose of 8th & O Streets, N.W., Act of 2018”

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Public Hearing
2018-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Building Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Public Hearing on the following Legislation:

B22-0804, “Housing Conversion and Eviction Clarification Amendment Act of 2018”
B22-0809, “Eviction with Dignity Act of 2018”
B22-0461, “Eviction Prevention Act of 2017”

Those who wish to testify are requested to telephone the Committee on Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization, at (202) 724-8198, or email omontiel@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any), by close of business on September 18, 2018. Persons wishing to testify are encouraged to submit 15 copies of written testimony. Oral testimony should be limited to three minutes for individuals and five minutes for organizations.

Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Additional Meeting
2018-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Wilson Building Room 123, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization will hold a Meeting on the following Legislation:

B22-0326: Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Purchase Cards Amendment Act of 2018
B22-0348: Advisory Neighborhood Commission Candidate Proof of Residence Amendment Act of 2018
B22-0570: Rental Housing Affordability Re-establishment Amendment Act of 2018

Education Additional Meeting
2018-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Wilson Building Room 120, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Committee on Education will hold a Meeting on the following Matter & Legislation:

Committee on Education Staff Appointment Resolution of 2018
B22-0776, the “DC Education Research Advisory Board and Collaborative Establishment Amendment Act of 2018”

Please contact Akeem Anderson, Committee Director, at 202-724-8185 or aanderson@dccouncil.us for additional information.
