District of ColumbiaB26-0320Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Long Bridge Project Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Charles Allen (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Permit and fee for Long Bridge heritage trees

The law requires the Mayor to issue a Heritage Tree removal permit at the Long Bridge Project site. This covers trees that abut or are inside the site managed by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. It applies when no reasonable design alternative avoids the tree. The Urban Forestry Division must find the tree cannot be protected in place. The applicant must show moving the tree costs over $1,000,000 or would unduly burden the public. The applicant must pay $1,200 for each inch of the tree’s circumference.

Rule ends 225 days after start

The law takes effect after the Mayor approves it or a Council veto override, and after a 30‑day congressional review. It then expires 225 days after it takes effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Charles Allen
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 24 • No: 0

House vote • 7/28/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 7/14/2025

First Reading