District of ColumbiaDC Council gives part of 62nd Street NE an honorary name
The DC Council has symbolically named part of 62nd Street NE for Roland “Fatty” Taylor, covering the stretch from Banks Street NE to Clay Street NE.
What it does
The honorary name Roland “Fatty” Taylor Way applies to 62nd Street NE between Banks Street NE and Clay Street NE. The Council’s designation is symbolic.
Argument forThe honorary name could help neighbors remember Roland “Fatty” Taylor when they travel this stretch of 62nd Street NE.
Argument againstVisitors might have trouble finding this stretch if directions use its honorary name instead of 62nd Street NE.
More detail
The DC Council symbolically designates the street segment as Roland “Fatty” Taylor Way. The designation covers 62nd Street NE between Banks Street NE and Clay Street NE. The act required mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review before it took effect.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 7Law L26-0148, Effective from Jul 18, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011056Latest
- Jun 5Act A26-0326 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008173
- Jun 4Transmitted to CongressMinor
- May 29Returned from Mayor
- May 28Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0326Became Law
- May 14Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on May 29, 2026To Governor
- May 5Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 31First Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded First Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Mar 31Committee Mark-up of B26-0432 by the Committee of the Whole
- Mar 17Committee Mark-up of B26-0432 by the Committee of the Whole - Not Considered
- Jan 13Public Hearing on B26-0432 View Public Hearing Record
- 2025
- Dec 26Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Dec 19Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the WholeMinor
- Oct 24Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0432 Published in the District of Columbia Register
- Oct 21Referred to Committee of the WholeMinor
- Oct 16B26-0432 Introduced by Councilmember McDuffie at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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