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DC Council Committee of the Whole Markup and Agenda Setting - June 30, 2026

Council of the District of Columbia — Tuesday, June 30, 2026
BodyWashington, District Of Columbia
SessionCouncil of the District of Columbia
DateTuesday, June 30, 2026
StatusFILED
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I call to order this meeting.

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This is an additional meeting of the committee of the whole of the Council of the District of Columbia.

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I'm Phil Mendelssohn, Chair of the Council and Chair of the Committee as a whole.

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Today is Tuesday, June 30th, 2026.

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The time is 12 33 in the afternoon.

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We're in room 500, the council chambers of the Johnny Wilson building.

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This meeting is being broadcast on Cable Channel 13 as well as on the Council's website, www.dccouncil.gov.

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This is an additional meeting, meaning that it is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the committee of the whole.

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This meeting will be followed by the regular monthly meeting of the council, the legislative meeting, the regular meeting for July, even though today is June 30th.

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And that then allows us to have a meeting in two weeks to take care of final readings on July 14th.

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We have one item for markup in the committee of the whole, and then a number of measures that were reported out of other committees.

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We begin our committee of the whole meetings by determining whether we have a quorum.

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Mr.

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Cash, would you call the roll?

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Chairman Mendelson.

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Present.

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Councilmember Allen.

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Here.

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Councilmember Bonds.

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Here.

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Councilmember Crawford.

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Here.

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Councilmember Felder.

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Present.

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Council Member Freeman.

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Present.

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Councilmember Henderson.

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Here.

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Councilmember Louis George.

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Councilmember Lewis George, Councilmember Nadeau.

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Here.

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Councilmember Parker.

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Here.

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Councilmember Pinto.

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Present.

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Councilmember Robert White.

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Councilmember Robert White.

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Councilmember Trion White.

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Present.

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Mr.

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Chairman, you have a quorum.

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Thank you, Mr.

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Cash.

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So the first item for consideration is markup of PR 26-708 entitled District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission, Janine D.

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Jackson appointment resolution of 2026.

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This is an appointment by the council, not a confirmation resolution.

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The purpose of PR 26-708 is to appoint Ms.

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Janine Jackson as the council appointee to the District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission, replacing Heidi Sue, who to serve the remainder of an unexpired three-year term to end on July 1st, 2027.

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Miss Jackson is award for a resident.

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She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the City College of New York and a jurisdictor degree from the Washington College of Law at American University.

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She currently serves as the executive partner of Howland and Knights' Washington, D.C.

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office.

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Prior to coming to Holland and Knight, Ms.

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Jackson worked in and around all branches of the government of the District of Columbia, including serving as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the Policy Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs for Mayor Gray.

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Served as an assistant corporation counsel in the office of the Corporation Council, which is the predecessor to the DC Attorney General, and served as committee director to the council's committees on public safety in the judiciary and committee on education libraries and recreation.

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In 2010, the council adopted the District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission Act, which provides the statutory basis for the appointment and duties of the district's commissioners to the Uniform Law Commission.

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Members of the Commission serve as official commissioners from the district to the Uniform Law Commission.

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The Uniform Law Commission, first established in 1892, provides states with a venue to address the problems resulting from the inconsistencies in the law of different states that impede commerce and other interstate activities.

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The main purpose of the Uniform Law Commission is to study and review the law of the states to determine which areas of the law should be uniform.

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The Uniform Law Commission can only propose laws, and it is up to the state legislature to approve the proposed law.

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Summary of Proceedings

DC Council Committee of the Whole Markup and Agenda Setting - June 30, 2026

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the District of Columbia held an additional meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 12:33 PM in Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building. Chairman Phil Mendelson presided. The meeting included a markup of one appointment resolution and consideration of numerous measures reported from other committees, with most placed on the consent or non-consent agenda for the subsequent legislative meeting.

Consent Calendar

  • PR 26-708 (Uniform Law Commission): Initially approved, then reconsidered at Councilmember Allen's request, and approved again unanimously. Appoints Janine D. Jackson to the Uniform Law Commission for a term ending July 1, 2027.
  • PR 26-687, 688, 689, 690 (Board of Pharmacy): Confirmation of Dr. Allison Hill, Dr. Jamila Jordan, Dr. Jewel Reddick, and Dr. Stephanie Johnikin as Board of Pharmacy members. Presented by Councilmember Henderson. Placed on consent.
  • PR 26-691 (Health Benefit Exchange Authority): Confirmation of John Auerbach to the Executive Board. Presented by Councilmember Henderson. Placed on consent.
  • PR 26-661 through 26-716 (Commission on Human Rights): Nine resolutions confirming commissioners: Isabel Vladuew, Carmen Moreno Sans, Adam Mayer, Jordan White, Joel Caston, Rev. Thomas Bowen, Pratima Narayan, Joshua Blecker-Cohn, and Dr. Krista Bywater. Presented by Councilmember Nadeau. Placed on consent.
  • PR 26-598 (Green Finance Authority): Confirmation of Jennifer Wade to the board. Presented by Councilmember Allen. Placed on consent.

Discussion Items

  • Bill 26-224 – Restricting egregious scalping against live entertainment amendment act (RESALE Act): Councilmember Nadeau presented the bill, which includes new licensing and transparency requirements for ticket resellers, a surety bond increase to $25,000, and grants the mayor regulatory authority over both primary and secondary ticket markets, including potential price caps and fee limits. Councilmember Parker raised questions about the breadth of mayor's authority and enforcement by DLCP. Nadeau noted an amendment is being prepared with Councilmembers Allen and Henderson to clarify the authority and focus on fees and surveillance pricing. The bill was placed on the non-consent agenda with a fiscal impact of $150,000 in FY26 and $3.1 million over the plan.
  • Bill 26-494 – Accountancy Practice Amendment Act of 2026: Councilmember Nadeau presented updates to CPA licensure to align with the Uniform Accountancy Act, adding a third pathway and updating reciprocity rules to address workforce shortages. She plans to offer a substitute amendment. Placed on non-consent. No fiscal impact.
  • Bill 26-422 – Glazier Licensing Standards and Certification Act of 2026: Presented by Councilmember Nadeau and co-introduced by Councilmember Lewis George. Establishes licensing for glaziers and glazing contractors, adds two glazier representatives to the Board of Industrial Trades, and provides flexibility for comparable experience. Councilmember Henderson questioned why licensure was chosen over registration; Nadeau cited safety and industry standards. Councilmember Lewis George emphasized safety and energy efficiency. Councilmember Pinto asked about impacts on CBE programs – none. Placed on non-consent after Henderson's request. Fiscal impact: $300,000 in FY27 and $534,000 across the plan.

Key Outcomes

  • All consent items were approved and placed on the consent agenda for the July 2026 legislative meeting.
  • Non-consent items (RESALE Act, Accountancy Act, Glazier Licensing) were placed on the non-consent agenda and will be considered with amendments during the legislative meeting.
  • The meeting adjourned at 1:16 PM, with a legislative meeting to follow and a subsequent meeting scheduled for July 14, 2026.

No public comments or testimony were presented during this meeting.

Meeting Transcript

I call to order this meeting. This is an additional meeting of the committee of the whole of the Council of the District of Columbia. I'm Phil Mendelssohn, Chair of the Council and Chair of the Committee as a whole. Today is Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. The time is 12 33 in the afternoon. We're in room 500, the council chambers of the Johnny Wilson building. This meeting is being broadcast on Cable Channel 13 as well as on the Council's website, www.dccouncil.gov. This is an additional meeting, meaning that it is not a regularly scheduled meeting of the committee of the whole. This meeting will be followed by the regular monthly meeting of the council, the legislative meeting, the regular meeting for July, even though today is June 30th. And that then allows us to have a meeting in two weeks to take care of final readings on July 14th. We have one item for markup in the committee of the whole, and then a number of measures that were reported out of other committees. We begin our committee of the whole meetings by determining whether we have a quorum. Mr. Cash, would you call the roll? Chairman Mendelson. Present. Councilmember Allen. Here. Councilmember Bonds. Here. Councilmember Crawford. Here. Councilmember Felder. Present. Council Member Freeman. Present. Councilmember Henderson. Here. Councilmember Louis George. Councilmember Lewis George, Councilmember Nadeau. Here. Councilmember Parker. Here. Councilmember Pinto. Present. Councilmember Robert White. Councilmember Robert White. Councilmember Trion White. Present. Mr. Chairman, you have a quorum. Thank you, Mr. Cash. So the first item for consideration is markup of PR 26-708 entitled District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission, Janine D. Jackson appointment resolution of 2026. This is an appointment by the council, not a confirmation resolution. The purpose of PR 26-708 is to appoint Ms. Janine Jackson as the council appointee to the District of Columbia Uniform Law Commission, replacing Heidi Sue, who to serve the remainder of an unexpired three-year term to end on July 1st, 2027. Miss Jackson is award for a resident. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the City College of New York and a jurisdictor degree from the Washington College of Law at American University.

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