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PR 26-0268

Commission on Human Rights Colin Rettammel Confirmation Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC Council to confirm Colin Rettammel to the DC Commission on Human Rights; roundtable canceled, delaying the appointment and potentially leaving the seat vacant.

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Bill Summary · PR 26-0268

Summary: PR 26-0268 — Commission on Human Rights Colin Rettammel Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Overview

PR 26-0268 is a District of Columbia Council resolution intended to confirm the appointment of Colin Rettammel to the District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights. The measure is a confirmation action rather than new policy or funding, and the process to consider it has experienced a roundtable cancellation.

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary purpose: To confirm Colin Rettammel as a member of the DC Commission on Human Rights.
  • Intent reflects the Council’s constitutional or statutory role in approving appointments to the Commission on Human Rights.
  • The bill was introduced by Chairman Mendelson and originates from the Council as a formal confirmation resolution.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • Officially designate Colin Rettammel for confirmation to the DC Commission on Human Rights.
  • Establish the Council’s authority to review, debate, and vote on Rettammel’s appointment (as part of the typical confirmation process for Commission members).
  • The resolution would become effective upon passage and, if applicable, concurrence with any Senate/Executive branch timing requirements (as defined by DC law for commissions).

Note: The actual text of the resolution is not provided, so specific terms such as term length, qualifications, duties, or conditions of service are not detailed here. The summary reflects the typical scope of a confirmation resolution.

Affected Parties

  • Colin Rettammel (the appointee seeking confirmation).
  • District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights (the body to which Rettammel would be appointed).
  • The DC Council and its Committee on Public Works and Operations (which oversees confirmation actions in this instance).
  • District residents who rely on the Commission on Human Rights for oversight and enforcement of civil rights protections.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: July 2, 2025 by Chairman Mendelson.
  • Referred to Committee: July 14, 2025, to the Committee on Public Works and Operations.
  • Notice of Intent to Act: Published July 11, 2025 in the DC Register.
  • Roundtable Status: Scheduled roundtable proceedings were canceled.
    • Notice of Roundtable filed: September 11, 2025 (Office of Secretary).
    • Cancellation notices filed: September 18, 2025 and September 19, 2025 (Office of Secretary).
  • Current Status: Roundtable canceled; no roundtable discussion on the measure has occurred as of the last action date.

Potential Implications

  • With the roundtable canceled, the confirmation process for Rettammel may be paused or delayed, potentially delaying any appointment to the Commission on Human Rights.
  • If the Council proceeds later, Rettammel’s confirmation would likely proceed via the standard committee review and final floor vote process.
  • The outcome could affect the composition and functioning of the DC Commission on Human Rights if the seat remains vacant for an extended period.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Monitor updates from the Office of the Secretary and the Committee on Public Works and Operations for rescheduling or new action on PR 26-0268.
  • Review the final text of the resolution (when available) for specific term lengths, qualifications, and any conditions of service.

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

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