District of ColumbiaTemporary law let the D.C. mayor buy six lots
The D.C. Mayor could buy six specified lots in Square 2937 during a short emergency period that ended in October 2025.
What it does
The Mayor could buy six specified lots in Square 2937. The authority began after mayoral approval on July 7, 2025, and lasted no longer than 90 days.
Argument forAllowing a purchase could help the District bring the six lots under public ownership during the emergency period.
Argument againstThe short window could leave officials less time to weigh whether buying the six lots is worth the cost.
More detail
The Mayor could purchase the listed lots. The authority covered Lots 809, 840, 841, 842, 843, and 848 in Square 2937. The authority took effect following the Mayor's approval on July 7, 2025, and lasted no longer than 90 days.
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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
- 2025
- Jul 11Act A26-0103 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 007689, Expires on Oct 05, 2025Latest
- Jul 8Returned from Mayor
- Jul 7Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0103, Expires on Oct 05, 2025Became Law
- Jun 24Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 09, 2025To Governor
- Jun 17Final ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Jun 17Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Business and Economic DevelopmentMinor
- Jun 11B26-0283 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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