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PR 26-0097

District Waterways Advisory Commission Darryl Madden Confirmation Resolution of 2025

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

Confirms Darryl Madden's appointment to the District Waterways Advisory Commission, enabling him to advise on waterways policy, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0097 Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0097

PR 26-0097 — District Waterways Advisory Commission Darryl Madden Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Overview

PR 26-0097 is a District of Columbia Council resolution titled the “District Waterways Advisory Commission Darryl Madden Confirmation Resolution of 2025.” The measure is a confirmation resolution intended to approve the appointment of Darryl Madden to the District Waterways Advisory Commission. The status indicates it is currently the subject of a Notice of Intent to Act on the measure in the DC Register, rather than a final act of confirmation.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to formalize the Council’s consent to Darryl Madden’s service as a member of the District Waterways Advisory Commission.
  • As a resolution, its effect is to confirm an appointment per the District’s governance framework for advisory commissions.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s type)

  • Confirmation of a named individual (Darryl Madden) to the District Waterways Advisory Commission.
  • The operative language would typically authorize Madden to serve as a Commissioner, subject to any terms, conditions, or qualifications specified by District law. The specific terms (e.g., length of service, duties) are not provided in the available information.
  • The resolution would likely reference the statutory authority governing the District Waterways Advisory Commission and the appointment process.

Who is Affected

  • Darryl Madden: Confirmed as a member of the District Waterways Advisory Commission.
  • District Waterways Advisory Commission: The board would gain Madden as a participant, contributing to its advisory functions on waterways matters.
  • District residents and stakeholders with interests in waterway management, safety, environmental stewardship, and related policies.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 28, 2025, by Chairman Mendelson at the Office of the Secretary.
  • Referral: March 4, 2025, to the Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
  • Notice of Intent to Act: March 7, 2025, published in the District of Columbia Register.
  • Next steps (typical): If the Committee reports favorably, the full Council would consider the resolution, potentially followed by a vote to confirm. Public hearings or testimony may be part of the process per committee rules and DC Council procedures.

Potential Impact

  • Upon confirmation, Madden would participate in advisory deliberations regarding District waterways, influencing policy guidance, oversight, and recommendations to improve waterway management, safety, and related environmental considerations.
  • The composition and expertise of the Commission can affect decision-making and stakeholder confidence in waterway governance.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Monitor upcoming Committee on Transportation and the Environment hearings or reports for PR 26-0097.
  • Check the DC Register for the final act and any amendments.
  • Engage by providing public testimony or comments during the committee process if invited.

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

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