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PR 25-1035

Clemency Board Dr. Indira Henard Confirmation Resolution of 2024

25th Council Period (2023-2024) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Confirms Dr. Indira Henard's appointment to the DC Clemency Board, updating its composition and enabling her to participate in clemency decisions.

Approved with Resolution Number R25-0759
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Bill Summary · PR 25-1035

Summary of PR 25-1035: Clemency Board Dr. Indira Henard Confirmation Resolution of 2024

Overview

PR 25-1035 is a District of Columbia resolution titled “Clemency Board Dr. Indira Henard Confirmation Resolution of 2024.” The measure is a confirmation resolution, not a statute. It was introduced on October 22, 2024 by Chairman Mendelson and progressed through the Council with final action on December 17, 2024, where it was approved and assigned Resolution Number R25-0759.

  • Introduced: October 22, 2024
  • Introduced by: Chairman Mendelson
  • Status: Approved; Resolution Number R25-0759
  • Classification: Resolution (confirmation of a board member)

Purpose

  • To formally confirm the appointment of Dr. Indira Henard to the District of Columbia Clemency Board.
  • The resolution serves as the official mechanism to approve Dr. Henard’s membership on the Clemency Board, enabling her to participate in the Board’s duties related to clemency matters.

Key Provisions (What the measure does)

  • The core action is the confirmation of Dr. Indira Henard’s membership on the DC Clemency Board.
  • As a resolution, it would authorize the Council to confirm the appointment and officially recognize Dr. Henard as a Clemency Board member.
  • Specific duties, term length, or eligibility criteria for the appointment are not detailed in the provided document excerpt. Such details would typically align with existing DC law governing Clemency Board appointments.

Who Is Affected

  • Dr. Indira Henard: Her appointment to the DC Clemency Board would be formally confirmed.
  • DC Clemency Board: The board’s composition would be updated to include Dr. Henard as a member, potentially affecting deliberations and decisions on clemency matters.
  • The Council and oversight bodies: The action completes a formal appointment process and records the confirmation in the official docket.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • 2024-10-22: PR25-1035 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson.
  • 2024-11-01: Notice of Intent to Act on PR25-1035 published in the DC Register.
  • 2024-12-06 to 2024-12-12: Committee activity (Notice of Mark-up; Committee Mark-up; Committee Report Filed).
  • 2024-12-17: Final Reading; Approved with Resolution Number R25-0759.
  • The resolution is now in effect as the formal confirmation of Dr. Henard’s appointment to the Clemency Board.

Notes

  • The available information does not include the full text of the resolution, so specific language, terms, or conditions tied to the appointment are not provided here.
  • No explicit fiscal or administrative impact is described in the provided summary.

Bottom Line

PR 25-1035 is the Council’s official action confirming Dr. Indira Henard’s membership on the District of Columbia Clemency Board, completed and approved as Resolution R25-0759 on December 17, 2024.

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

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