Judiciary Committee Updates*

2.18.10 - Hearing Scheduled on Director of Homeland Security Agency Nominee
On Thursday, February 18, 2010, Councilmember Mendelson will hold a public hearing on PR 18-631, the Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency Millicent D. Williams Confirmation Resolution of 2010.  For more information, including how to sign up to testify, see our News page.

2.12.10 - Mendelson to Hold Hearing on Drug Related Offenses
Councilmember Mendelson will hold a hearing on legislation that would increase the penalty for PCP possession in the District.  For more information, including how to sign up to testify, see our News page.

2.4.10 - Mendelson Holds Hearing on Residential Tranquility Act
On February 4, 2010, Councilmember Mendelson held a hearing on Bill 18--63, the Residential Tranquility Act of 2009.  The intent of this legislation is to address resident concerns about targeted and aggressive picketing in residential areas.  In response to these concerns, the Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary has convened meetings with stakeholders in order to clarify intent.  As a result of those meetings, the Committee has developed a draft committee print.  Click here to view the draft committee print.   

2.2.10 - Attorney General Clarification Legislation Approved by  the Council
Legislation moved by Councilmember Mendelson was approved by the Council at the February 2, 2010 Legislative Meeting.  Bill 18-65, the Attorney General Clarification and Elected Term Amendment Act of 2009, was approved by Mendelson's Committee on Wednesday, December 16, 2009.  This legislation makes clear in the law that the responsibility of the Attorney General is to serve the citizens of the District.  Bill 18-65 would also allow, upon enactment by Congress, for the direct election of the Attorney General.  Click the link to view the Committee Report or the Committee Print.  For more information, see our News page.

1.27.10 - Mendelson Releases Final Report in FEMS Apparatus Disposition Investigation
On Wednesday, January 27th, Councilmember Mendelson released the Committee's findings in an investigation into the attempted disposition of a fire engine and ambulance to the city of Sosua in the Dominican Republic.  The report cites a lack of internal controls and transparency in the disposition, as well as the Executive's failure to cooperate with the Committee's oversight.  Click here to view the full Committee report.

1.21.10 - Mendelson Holds Hearing on Two Crime Bills
Councilmember Mendelson held a hearing on Thursday, January 21st, on two crime bills: Bill 18-526, the Public Transportation Criminal Penalties Act of 2009, and Bill 18-555, the School Safe Passage Emergency Zone Act of 2009.  For more information, including how to sign up to testify, see our News page.

12.15.09 - Council Approves Same-Sex Marriage Legislation Moved by Mendelson's Committee
On Tuesday, December 15th, the Council approved Bill 18-482, the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009.  The  legislation approved by the Council was marked-up by Councilmember Mendelson on November 10, 2009. Bill 18-65 would permit same-sex couples to marry in the District of Columbia.  Click the link to view the Committee Report, attachments, or the Committee Print.  For more information, see our News page.


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Legislative Issues

During Phil's tenure on the Council, over 300 pieces of his legislation have passed into law.  From issues such as public safety to affordable housing, environmental protection to consumer protection, learn more about Phil's legislative record by clicking on the Council period listings below.

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