B26-0006

Climate Commitment Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

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Clarifies that the District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005 does not apply to replacing fossil fuel-reliant heating system.

The Climate Commitment Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 amends the District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005. It clarifies that the act does not apply to the replacement of components or units of existing space or water heating systems that rely on the combustion of natural gas, oil, or other fossil fuels. This amendment takes effect in January 2025 and remains in effect for the duration allowed for emergency acts by the Council of the District of Columbia.

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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History

Feb 14, 2025

Council

Act A26-0004 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 001287, Expires on May 04, 2025

Feb 4, 2025

Council

Returned from Mayor

Feb 3, 2025

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0004, Expires on May 04, 2025