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B 26-0066

Youth Advisory Council on Climate Change and Environmental Conservation Establishment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Charles Allen

Establishes a DC Youth Advisory Council on Climate Change and Environmental Conservation to advise the Mayor, Council, and city agencies, giving DC youth a formal policy voice.

Law L26-0062, Effective from Dec 31, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000595
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Bill Summary · B 26-0066

Summary — B26-0066: Youth Advisory Council on Climate Change and Environmental Conservation Establishment Act of 2025

Purpose

B26-0066, enacted as Act A26-0179, establishes a Youth Advisory Council on Climate Change and Environmental Conservation for the District of Columbia. The stated purpose (as reflected in the title and legislative history) is to create a formal body of young residents to advise the Mayor, the Council, and District agencies on climate change, environmental conservation, and related policy, outreach, and education.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 17, 2025 (Councilmember Allen).
  • Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment: February 4, 2025.
  • Notice of public hearing published: March 14, 2025; public hearing held March 31, 2025.
  • Committee markup: September 25, 2025; Committee report filed: October 2, 2025.
  • First reading (Council): October 7, 2025.
  • Final reading (Council): October 21, 2025.
  • Transmitted to the Mayor: October 28, 2025 (mayoral response due Nov 12, 2025).
  • Signed by Mayor / Enacted: November 10, 2025 (Act A26-0179).
  • Transmitted to Congress: November 17, 2025.
  • Published in the D.C. Register: November 21, 2025 (Vol. 72, p. 012840).

Key provisions (overview)

The legislative text is not included in the materials provided. Based on the bill title and standard structure for such acts, the statute likely includes provisions to do the following (consult Act A26-0179 for exact statutory language and specifics):

  • Create a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) focused on climate change and environmental conservation.
  • Define membership criteria (e.g., age range, residency in DC), appointment authority (Mayor and/or Council), number of members, and term lengths.
  • Establish duties: provide recommendations to the Mayor, Council, and agencies; participate in policy development, education, and community outreach; advise on youth perspectives in climate planning.
  • Set meeting requirements, reporting obligations (annual or periodic reports to the Council/Mayor), and administrative support (which agency will staff/host the Council).
  • Address compensation or stipends for members, conflict-of-interest rules, and recordkeeping.
  • Potentially identify funding or direct agencies to include the Council in agency planning processes.

Who is affected

  • Young residents of the District (opportunities for civic engagement and advisory roles).
  • The Mayor’s office, the D.C. Council, and District agencies responsible for climate, transportation, parks, and environmental programs (they will receive input and may be required to coordinate with the YAC).
  • Nonprofit, school, and community partners that work on youth engagement, climate education, and conservation programs.

Potential impact

  • Institutionalizes youth voice in local climate and conservation policymaking.
  • May improve youth-targeted outreach, education, and workforce pathways in environmental fields.
  • Could influence District climate policy, planning, and public engagement strategies by integrating youth perspectives.

Where to find the enacted law

For the exact provisions, membership rules, and any appropriations or agency assignments, consult Act A26-0179 as published in the D.C. Register, Vol. 72, p. 012840, and the official bill record for B26-0066.

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

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