District of Columbia Council Period 24 Status: Enacted

B 24-0415 — Public Service Commission Member Qualifications Temporary Amendment Act of 2021

Last action — Law L24-0064, Effective from Feb 18, 2022 Published in DC Register Vol 69 and Page 001681, Expires on Oct 01, 2022

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Council
  4. ✓
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 04, 2021. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to the bill changes the qualifications for members of the District of Columbia Public Service Commission. Under the new requirements, future members must have specific expertise: one in electric grid modernization and renewable energy, and another in consumer protection. This is important because it ensures that the commission has the necessary knowledge to address current energy challenges and protect consumer interests effectively.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 24-415 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 7 ______________ 9 To amend, on a temporary basis, An Act Making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fourteen and for other purposes to set qualifications for members of the District of Columbia Public Service Commission.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT ___________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _____________________ To amend, on a temporary basis, An Act Making appropriations to provide for the expenses of the government of the District of Columbia for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fourteen and for other purposes to set qualifications for members of the Public Service Commission.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Sec.
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Applicability date.
This act shall apply as of October 1, 2021.
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(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, ENROLLED ORIGINAL (87 Stat.
______________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Law L24-0064, Effective from Feb 18, 2022 Published in DC Register Vol 69 and Page 001681, Expires on Oct 01, 2022

  2. Transmitted to Congress

  3. Act A24-0242 Published in DC Register Vol 68 and Page 013507

  4. Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A24-0242

  5. Returned from Mayor

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Dec 13, 2021

  7. Final Reading

  8. First Reading

  9. Retained by the Council

  10. B24-0415 Introduced by Councilmembers Cheh, Silverman, Lewis George, Allen, and Pinto at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 10 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (5)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (10)

"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Final Reading

Passed 11 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11200
Total 11200
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Elissa Silverman — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Nay
Mary Cheh — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Nay
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Yea

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First Reading

Passed 11 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 11200
Total 11200
% of votes cast 85%15%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Elissa Silverman — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Nay
Mary Cheh — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Nay
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Yea

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Subjects

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Who sponsors B 24-0415?
B 24-0415 is sponsored by Mary Cheh, Brooke Pinto, Janeese Lewis George, Charles Allen, and Elissa Silverman.
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