District of ColumbiaD.C. emergency act says attorney general can set volunteer rules
The signed emergency act says D.C.’s attorney general can set rules for volunteers in that office; it lasts no more than 90 days.
What it does
The volunteer services law names D.C.’s attorney general to set rules for its volunteers. It also names the state education superintendent’s office. The emergency act lasts no more than 90 days.
Argument forClear authority to set rules could help the attorney general’s office give its volunteers consistent guidance.
Argument againstThe 90-day limit could leave the attorney general’s office little time to write and use volunteer rules.
More detail
The emergency act names D.C.’s attorney general in the volunteer services law to set rules for using volunteers. It concerns volunteers used by the attorney general’s office. The same amendment also names D.C.’s state education superintendent’s office. The mayor approved the act on July 30, 2026, and it could remain in effect for no more 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
- 2026
- Aug 7Act A26-0385 Published in DC Register Page 011161, Expires on Oct 28, 2026Latest
- Jul 30Returned from Mayor
- Jul 30Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0385, Expires on Oct 28, 2026Became Law
- Jul 23Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 06, 2026To Governor
- Jul 14Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Jul 14Retained by the Council
- Jul 9B26-0731 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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