PR26-0312

Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Complete·10/7/25

Declares an emergency to amend business licensing processes in the District of Columbia.

The Revised Business Licensing Reform Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025 addresses issues in the District's business licensing system. It modifies the process for providing notice of certain business license applications, re-establishes a four-year basic business license, authorizes the Mayor to issue refunds for erroneously paid business license fees, and allows renewal of expired licenses with a fine. This resolution aims to mitigate adverse impacts on businesses and economic growth.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

13 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Oct 24, 2025

Council

Resolution R26-0219, Effective from Oct 07, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 011722

Oct 7, 2025

Council

Retained by the Council

Oct 7, 2025

Council

Final Reading