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B 26-0465

Board of Elections Certification of ANC Vacancies Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Anita Bonds

Amends how DC Board of Elections certifies ANC vacancies, updating criteria, timelines, and replacement rules to determine when a vacancy is certified and who fills it.

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Bill Summary · B 26-0465

Summary of Bill B 26-0465: Board of Elections Certification of ANC Vacancies Amendment Act of 2025

Overview

  • Bill Number: B 26-0465
  • Short Title: Board of Elections Certification of ANC Vacancies Amendment Act of 2025
  • Status: Public Hearing scheduled/recently held
  • Introduced: November 6, 2025
  • Primary Sponsor: Councilmember Anita Bonds
  • Committee Assignment: Referred to the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor (Nov 18, 2025)

Notes: The full text of the bill and its specific provisions are not included in the provided document content. The summary below reflects the bill’s stated purpose based on its title and the procedural actions listed.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill aims to amend how the District of Columbia Board of Elections certifies vacancies on Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs).
  • The intended effect is to modify the process surrounding recognizing or declaring ANC vacancies, with potential implications for when vacancies are certified and how replacements are determined or selected.

Key Provisions (Current Document Content)

  • The exact statutory changes are not included in the provided materials. The bill’s title indicates a focus on the certification process for ANC vacancies by the Board of Elections.
  • In a typical formulation, such amendments could address:
    • Criteria triggering vacancy certification
    • Timelines for certification and replacement
    • Notification and filing requirements
    • Roles and responsibilities of the Board of Elections and ANC leadership
    • Qualifications and eligibility of individuals filling vacancies
    • Procedures for interim appointments or special elections (if applicable)

Note: The above elements are common in ANC vacancy-related measures but would need the full bill text to confirm.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and their members
  • District of Columbia Board of Elections
  • DC residents within ANC districts
  • Potentially the Office of the Secretary and related oversight bodies involved in public notices and hearings

Procedural Timeline and Status

  • Introduced: November 6, 2025
  • Notice and Public Hearing: Notices published November 12–14, 2025; Public Hearing held on December 5, 2025
  • Referral: Referred to the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor on November 18, 2025
  • Current Stage: Public Hearing completed (as of the latest actions); bill likely awaiting committee discussion and potential committee vote, followed by full Council consideration
  • Notices: District of Columbia Register notices published (Nov 14, 2025) announcing intent to act and public hearing details

Next Steps for Interested Parties

  • Monitor for Committee on Executive Administration and Labor meetings and any proposed amendments.
  • Review the full bill text once released to understand specific changes, effective dates, and transitional provisions.
  • Participate in hearings or submit testimony to inform the Council’s deliberations.

Additional Information

  • For the most accurate understanding, readers should consult the bill’s full text and the District of Columbia Register for any amendments, fiscal notes, and official statements from the Office of the Secretary or the sponsoring office.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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