DC B21-0335 | 2015-2016 | 21st Council

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on October 21 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-10-21 - Law Number L21-0155 Effective from October 8, 2016, Projected Law Date is October 8, 2016
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

Law 21-155 makes changes to District law regarding motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. It requires the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to publish certain statistical and geographical data on its website, establishes a safety program called the Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Area Program, requires updated training of operators associated with digital dispatch companies as well as vehicle for-hire operators, establishes an aggressive driving offense, orders DDOT to adopt an inclusive policy for accommodating all users of the District's roadways, and amends existing public safety laws by creating new motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle regulations, including imposing a mandatory permanent license revocation for those convicted of a third Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge and by requiring mandatory participation in the Ignition Interlock System Program for DWI offenders.

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Title

Bicycle And Pedestrian Safety Act Of 2015

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2016-06-28 - Council - Final Reading CC (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-06-07 - Council - First Reading (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2016-06-07 - Council - Amendment (Cheh) (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2016-10-21CouncilLaw Number L21-0155 Effective from October 8, 2016, Projected Law Date is October 8, 2016
2016-08-24CouncilTransmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is October 8, 2016
2016-08-05CouncilAct A21-0467 Published in DC Register Vol 63 and Page 10143
2016-07-25CouncilSigned with Act Number A21-0467
2016-07-25CouncilEnacted with Act Number A21-0467
2016-07-12CouncilTransmitted to Mayor, Response Due on July 26, 2016
2016-06-28CouncilFinal Reading CC
2016-06-07CouncilFirst Reading
2016-06-07CouncilAmendment (Cheh)
2016-06-02CouncilCommittee Report Filed
2016-06-01CouncilCommittee Mark-up of B21-0335
2015-12-08CouncilPublic Hearing Held
2015-10-30CouncilNotice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
2015-09-25CouncilNotice of Intent to Act on B21-0335 Published in the DC Register
2015-09-22CouncilReferred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
2015-09-16CouncilIntroduced in Office of the Secretary

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Bill Comments

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