The Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for matters relating to government regulation of commercial, non-health occupations and professions, real estate and housing activities, including maintenance of housing stock and housing inspectors; consumer affairs; the regulation of banks and banking activities that relate to consumer affairs; environmental matters related to consumer and regulatory affairs, and insurance, including private health insurance matters.
Referred legislation for review:
B16-160
“Full Service Grocery Store Alcohol License Exception Amendment Act of 2005”
B16-0030
“Nuisance Properties Abatement Reform Amendment Act of 2005”
The Committee on Economic Development is responsible for matters related to economic, industrial and commercial development; the disposition of property for housing or economic development purposes; tourism, cultural affairs, international businesses and affairs; cable television; and matters related to the development of housing stock, energy and public utilities.
Referred legislation for review:
B16-160
“Full Service Grocery Store Alcohol License Exception Amendment Act of 2005”
B16-0030
“Nuisance Properties Abatement Reform Amendment Act of 2005”
Members:
Sharon Ambrose, David Catania, Kathy Patterson
The Judiciary Committee oversees all of the District’s public safety agencies, including Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Corrections, Emergency Management, the Chief Medical Examiner, and the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. In addition, the Committee oversees the Office of the Corporation Counsel and reviews legislation related to criminal law, civil law, and administrative law in the District of Columbia. Finally, the Committee serves as the Council’s liaison with federal partners in the justice system, including the D.C. Courts, the Public Defender Service, and the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency.
Referred legislation for review:
B16-151
"Uniform Family Support Act Amendments Act of 2005”
B16-171
“Child Support Pass-Through Establishment Amendment Act of 2005”
B16-172
“Criminal Code Reform Commission Establishment Act of 2005”
Public Works and the Environment – Carol Schwartz, Chair
Members:
Marion Barry, Adrian Fenty, Jim Graham
The Council's Committee on Public Services is responsible for matters relating to our roads and bridges; the regulation of cars, trucks, motorcycles, taxicabs and buses; the maintenance of public spaces and public buildings; our water supply and the quality of our air and water; recycling and trash collection; and the management and protection of our environment.
Referred legislation for review:
B16-0016
"District Department of Environmental Protection Establishment Act of 2005”
B16-0054
“Automated Traffic Enforcement Amendment Act of 2005”
B16-0079
“Terrorism Prevention in Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 2005”
B16-0110
"District of Columbia Unattended Children in Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2005”
B16-0187
“Smokefree Workplaces Act of 2005”
B16-0193
“Pedestrian Protection Bus Safety Amendment Act of 2005”
B16-0193
“Occupational Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2005”
