District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0716 — Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Act A26-0415 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011373

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 29, 2026. Enacted.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill extends the term holdover period for Public Service Commission members.

The bill amends the term holdover provisions for members of the Public Service Commission, allowing them to remain in their roles longer than previously permitted. This change helps ensure continuity in leadership during transitions.

Summary

Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

31 added · 35 removed

Plain-language change summary

The proposed amendment to the bill extends the time that commissioners of the Public Service Commission can remain in their positions after their terms end. Specifically, it allows them to serve in a holdover capacity for up to 270 days instead of the previous time limit. This change is important because it provides more flexibility in managing the commission, ensuring that there are no gaps in leadership and that critical services continue without interruption.

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_____________________________ Councilmember Charles Allen 4 6 A BILL 8 ________ 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 extend the holdover period for commissioners of the Public Service Commission.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 26-716 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 8 _________________________ 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 extend the holdover period for commissioners of the Public Service Commission.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
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Action History

  1. Act A26-0415 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011373

  2. Transmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is Nov 13, 2026

  3. Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0415

  4. Returned from Mayor

  5. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 12, 2026

  6. Legislative Meeting

  7. Legislative Meeting

  8. Retained by the Council

  9. B26-0716 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading, CC

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Not Voting
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Final Reading, CC

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Not Voting
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Doni Crawford — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Matthew Frumin — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0716 do?
Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0716?
B26-0716 is sponsored by Charles Allen.
What is the current status of B26-0716?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 29, 2026. Enacted.
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