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PR 26-0098

District Waterways Advisory Commission Melissa Bird Confirmation Resolution of 2025

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

DC Council confirms Melissa Bird as a Commissioner on the District Waterways Advisory Commission, giving her a voice in waterways policy.

Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0098 Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0098

Summary: PR 26-0098 — District Waterways Advisory Commission Melissa Bird Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Overview

PR 26-0098 is a District of Columbia Council resolution titled the “District Waterways Advisory Commission Melissa Bird Confirmation Resolution of 2025.” The bill seeks to confirm Melissa Bird as a member of the District Waterways Advisory Commission. It is classified as a resolution and is in the process of being acted upon by the Council.

Purpose and Intent

  • To confirm the appointment of Melissa Bird to the District Waterways Advisory Commission.
  • The resolution formalizes her membership in the Commission, subject to the applicable confirmation process and rules governing Commission appointments in the District.

Key Provisions (as implied by the bill title)

  • Confirmation of Melissa Bird to the District Waterways Advisory Commission.
  • Once confirmed, Ms. Bird would serve as a Commissioner on the District Waterways Advisory Commission for the term defined by District law and Commission rules.
  • The resolution would authorize and recognize her role as part of the District’s advisory structure regarding waterways matters.

Note: The specific duties, term length, or criteria for the position are governed by existing District law and the Commission’s organizational rules; the text provided does not include those details.

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Melissa Bird (applicant/nominee and future Commissioner upon confirmation).
  • District Waterways Advisory Commission (prospective new member contributing to advisory functions).
  • The District of Columbia Council (intended to approve the confirmation; oversight over appointments).
  • District residents and stakeholders who rely on and interact with District waterways (indirectly affected through the Commission’s advisory work).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 28, 2025 by Chairman Mendelson (Office of the Secretary).
  • Referred to Committee: 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.
  • Current status: Awaiting action by the relevant committee following the Notice of Intent to Act; standard process would typically include committee consideration, potential hearing, and a full Council vote for final confirmation.

Potential Impact

  • If enacted, Melissa Bird would become a confirmed member of the District Waterways Advisory Commission, contributing to advisory decisions related to District waterways.
  • The action reflects the Council’s ongoing process to fill vacancies on specialized advisory bodies, potentially influencing policy guidance and oversight related to waterways management.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor for committee hearings and any amendments to PR 26-0098.
  • Look for the committee report and the Council floor vote to determine whether the confirmation is approved.

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

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