District of ColumbiaD.C.’s mayor would issue rules to carry out language access law
With mayoral approval or a veto override, this emergency measure would require D.C.’s mayor to issue rules carrying out the language access law.
What it does
D.C.’s mayor would have to issue rules carrying out the language access law. The measure would apply back to June 19, 2004, and last up to 90 days following mayoral approval or a veto override.
Argument forRequiring the mayor to issue rules could give D.C. agencies clearer instructions for carrying out the language access law.
Argument againstApplying the rulemaking requirement back to 2004 could raise questions about how it affects past decisions under the language access law.
More detail
D.C.’s mayor would have to issue rules to carry out the Language Access Act of 2004. The rules would cover implementation of D.C.’s Language Access Act of 2004. The measure would take effect upon mayoral approval or a Council vote overriding a mayoral veto. The mayor would follow D.C.’s required process for issuing rules. The measure would apply as of June 19, 2004, and remain in effect for 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
- 2026
- Oct 30Returned from MayorLatest
- Oct 29Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0458, Expires on Jan 27, 2027Became Law
- Oct 19Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 02, 2026To Governor
- Oct 6Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Oct 6Retained by the Council
- Oct 5B26-0849 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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