District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Introduced

B 26-0538 — Ward 8 Recreation Facility Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Last action — Agendized; not considered at the request of (CM T. White)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Council. Introduced December 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill exempts certain Ward 8 recreation centers from net zero energy compliance standards.

The bill allows recreation centers in Ward 8 with indoor pools and gyms to avoid certain energy compliance requirements. Instead, it mandates that indoor pools meet at least LEED Silver standards.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers involved in the construction of these recreation centers may see changes in the building requirements.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill exempts certain District-built recreation centers in Ward 8 from net zero energy compliance standards while imposing a minimum LEED Silver requirement for indoor pools.

  • D.C. Official Code § 6-1451.02(a)(2)(D)

    Maintain net zero energy compliance unless: → Maintain net zero energy compliance unless:(i) The project is for the installation of temporary structures;(ii) The project is for an indoor pool at a recreation center in Ward 8 and such indoor pool shall be built to at least LEED Silver standards as determined by the Department of Buildings; or(iii) The project is for a recreation center in Ward 8 with an indoor gym.

    The amendment creates exceptions to the net zero energy compliance for specific recreation center projects in Ward 8.

Action History

  1. Agendized; not considered at the request of (CM T. White)

  2. Retained by the Council

  3. B26-0538 Introduced by Councilmember T. White at Office of the Secretary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (13)

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B 26-0538 is sponsored by Trayon White, Sr..
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