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PR 26-0693

District of Columbia Sentencing Commission Rev. Terrance McKinley Confirmation Resolution of 2026

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

Confirms Rev. Terrance McKinley as the DC Sentencing Commission resident member for an unexpired term through 2026 and a full term through 2029.

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0693

Overview

PR 26-0693, titled the District of Columbia Sentencing Commission Rev. Terrance McKinley Confirmation Resolution of 2026, is a Council resolution to confirm the appointment of Rev. Terrance McKinley as a resident of the District of Columbia member of the DC Sentencing Commission. The appointment fills a vacant seat previously held by Marvin Turner.

Purpose and intent

  • To confirm Rev. Terrance McKinley’s appointment to the District of Columbia Sentencing Commission (DCSC) for the remainder of an unexpired term ending July 2, 2026, and for a subsequent term ending July 2, 2029.
  • Establishes McKinley as a resident of DC member on the DCSC, as authorized by the Advisory Commission on Sentencing Establishment Act of 1998.

Key provisions

  • Sec. 2: Confirms Rev. Terrance McKinley, with stated address in Washington, DC (Ward 6), as a DC resident member of the DCSC.
    • Term specifics: unexpired term through July 2, 2026; subsequent full term through July 2, 2029.
  • Sec. 3: Directs the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.
  • Sec. 4: States that the resolution takes effect immediately.

Who is affected

  • Rev. Terrance McKinley will join the DC Sentencing Commission as a resident member.
  • The DCSC itself and its ongoing work on sentencing policy in the District will reflect the new appointment.
  • The vacancy being filled was formerly held by Marvin Turner.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson (Co-sponsor: Mendelson).
  • Action history: Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety on May 19, 2026; introduced on May 6, 2026.
  • The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption, with the confirmation path completing through standard council procedures.

Additional context

  • The DCSC is established by the Advisory Commission on Sentencing Establishment Act of 1998 (DC Law 12-167). The resolution formalizes the appointment process and acknowledges McKinley’s qualifications and role, aligning with the council’s routine confirmation practice for commission appointments.

Note: The bill text primarily provides the confirmation of an appointment and does not introduce substantive changes to sentencing law or Commission powers beyond the occupancy of the vacant seat.

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

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