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District of ColumbiaPR26-0019Council Period 26 (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

Climate Commitment Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Sponsored By: Phil Mendelson (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

District agencies must plan, train, and arrange swing space

Before replacing fossil-fuel systems, the Department of General Services must confirm energy‑efficient replacements are available, can be delivered on time, and fit the budget. The department must train Boiler Plant Operators and Facilities staff to run and maintain new equipment. When work would make spaces unsuitable, it must engage the community and coordinate swing‑space locations and logistics. These steps reduce delays and disruptions for students, staff, and residents.

Repairs allowed on fossil-fuel heaters in District buildings

The District government can repair, rebuild, or replace parts of existing fossil-fuel space and water heaters it owns. This stays allowed even while new fossil-fuel systems are banned. This keeps heat and hot water running in schools and other District buildings. District schools alone have about 162 boilers at 117 sites that need upkeep.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Phil Mendelson

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 39 • No: 0

House vote • 1/7/2025

Other

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 1/7/2025

Final Reading

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 1/7/2025

Other

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Resolution R26-0014, Effective from Jan 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 000390

    1/17/2025House

  2. Approved with Resolution Number R26-0014

    1/7/2025House

  3. Legislative Meeting

    1/7/2025House

  4. Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

    1/7/2025House

  5. PR26-0019 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

    1/2/2025House

Bill Text

  • Amendment

    1/7/2025

    PDF

  • Enrollment

    1/7/2025

    PDF

  • Introduced

    1/2/2025

    PDF

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