District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0817 — Electric Way Designation Act of 2026

Last action — Referred to Committee of the Whole

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

This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced September 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Council.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill designates specific routes as Electric Ways for electric vehicles.

The Electric Way Designation Act of 2026 establishes certain routes as Electric Ways, meant to support electric vehicle use. This designation aims to promote the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles.

What this means for you
  • Environment: This means improved infrastructure for electric vehicles, potentially leading to reduced emissions.

Summary

Electric Way Designation Act of 2026

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee of the Whole

  2. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0817 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  3. B26-0817 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

  • Charles Allen · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 14 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Allen, Charles

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (14)

"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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Subjects

transportation energy
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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0817 do?
Electric Way Designation Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0817?
B26-0817 is sponsored by Allen, Charles.
What is the current status of B26-0817?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced September 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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