PR26-0584

Open Meetings Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

Complete·3/31/26

Clarifies emergency meeting rules for the District of Columbia Council to allow timely coordination.

The Open Meetings Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 allows the District of Columbia Council to coordinate more effectively in emergencies. This emergency legislation ensures that the Council can be briefed as a body and develop responses to rapidly unfolding issues. It addresses barriers created by the Open Meetings Act, allowing secure information sharing among Council members and other public bodies.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Final Reading

11 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Apr 17

Council

Resolution R26-0379, Effective from Mar 31, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006089

Mar 31

Council

Retained by the Council

Mar 31

Council

Final Reading