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District of ColumbiaB26-0715Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Charles Allen (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Commissioners can serve 270 days past terms

D.C. Public Service Commission members can keep serving for up to 270 days after their appointed terms end. This temporary rule overrides existing limits on service after a term expires. The emergency law took effect upon mayoral approval or a Council veto override and lasts no more than 90 days. It does not directly change household benefits, costs, or eligibility.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Charles Allen

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 12 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Act A26-0373 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011070, Expires on Oct 20, 2026

    8/7/2026House

  2. Returned from Mayor

    7/22/2026House

  3. Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0373, Expires on Oct 20, 2026

    7/22/2026House

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 21, 2026

    7/7/2026House

  5. Legislative Meeting

    6/30/2026House

  6. Retained by the Council

    6/30/2026House

  7. B26-0715 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary

    6/29/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enrollment

    6/30/2026

    PDF

  • Introduced

    6/29/2026

    PDF

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