Bill
B 26-0384
Emergency amendment A26-0171 clarifies CRIAC rules with immediate effect until January 21, 2026, affecting CRIAC staff, agencies, and stakeholders.
Status and timeline
- Introduced: October 6, 2025 by Councilmember Charles Allen (primary sponsor)
- Legislative actions:
- October 7, 2025: Retained by the Council and final reading occurred
- October 15, 2025: Transmitted to the Mayor; response due by October 29, 2025
- October 23, 2025: Returned from the Mayor; signed into law as Act A26-0171
- Enactment and timing
- Act number: A26-0171
- Nature: Emergency amendment
- Expiration: January 21, 2026 (temporary measure unless renewed)
Bill purpose and scope
- Title indicates the bill is intended to clarify CRIAC-related matters (CRIAC Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2025). The available materials do not include the full text, so the precise clarifications or changes to CRIAC procedures, definitions, or authorities are not specified here.
- As an emergency amendment, the bill is designed to take effect immediately upon enactment and remain in force for a limited period (until January 21, 2026) unless extended or made permanent by subsequent legislation.
Key provisions (text not provided)
- The exact substantive provisions are not included in the provided content. Based on the title, the bill would typically:
- Clarify CRIAC’s statutory or regulatory framework
- Adjust procedural requirements (e.g., meeting processes, reporting, or decision criteria)
- Resolve ambiguities that affect CRIAC governance or its interactions with other agencies
- Because the text is not available, readers should consult the official bill language for precise changes.
Who is affected
- CRIAC and its staff, operations, and decision-making processes
- City agencies and officials that interact with CRIAC
- Stakeholders subject to CRIAC rules or decisions (e.g., affected communities or regulated entities)
Procedural notes and next steps
- The measure was enacted as an emergency amendment with a defined sunset date (January 21, 2026), after clearance through the Council and reception by the Mayor.
- If continued impact is desired beyond January 2026, subsequent legislative action would be needed to extend, modify, or make permanent the changes.
- For exact language and any implementing rules, obtain the official bill text and associated fiscal notes from the City Clerk or the legislative website.
Sponsor
- Charles Allen (primary sponsor)
Note: This summary reflects the documented actions and high-level description available. For precise provisions, consult the official text of Act A26-0171 and any accompanying fiscal or legal analyses.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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