District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: Enacted

B26-0715 — Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Act A26-0373 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011070, Expires on Oct 20, 2026

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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 enacted into law. Introduced June 29, 2026. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill extends the holdover terms for Public Service Commission members.

The bill allows members of the Public Service Commission to continue serving beyond their term until successors are appointed. This provides continuity in leadership and governance.

Summary

Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

37 added · 41 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to the bill extends the period that commissioners of the Public Service Commission can serve after their term has ended, allowing them to hold their position for up to 270 days. This change is crucial because it helps ensure continuity in leadership and oversight during gaps between appointments, which can prevent potential disruption in important regulatory functions.

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_____________________________ Councilmember Charles Allen 4 6 A BILL 8 ________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on an emergency 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.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT ________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To amend, on an emergency 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.
Official Code § 34-801), is amended by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
Official Code § 34-801), is amended by adding a new subparagraph (3) to read as follows:
“(c) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this paragraph, and section 2(c) of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.
“(3) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) of paragraph 97(a) and section 2(c) of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.
Law 2-142:
Law 2-142;
Official Code § 1-523.01(c)), a commissioner may serve in a holdover capacity for no longer than 270 days after expiration of the term to which he or she was appointed.”.
Official Code § 1- 523.01(c)), a commissioner may serve in a holdover capacity for no longer than 270 days after expiration of the term to which he or she was appointed.”.
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), and shall remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
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), and shall remain in effect for no longer than days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section ENROLLED ORIGINAL 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Act A26-0373 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011070, Expires on Oct 20, 2026

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Enacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A26-0373, Expires on Oct 20, 2026

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 21, 2026

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B26-0715 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

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 — Yea
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. — Not Voting
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Wendell Felder — Yea
Zachary Parker — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0715 do?
Public Service Commission Term Holdover Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0715?
B26-0715 is sponsored by Charles Allen.
What is the current status of B26-0715?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 29, 2026. Enacted.
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