Plain English Breakdown
The effective date listed in metadata (Oct 01, 2025) appears to be a projected or administrative date; the law itself states it takes effect after Mayor approval and a 30-day Congressional review period.
Rev. Dr. Judy Talbert Way Designation Act of 2025
This law gives a special honorary name to part of Alabama Avenue in Southeast Washington, D.C., to honor Rev. Dr. Judy Talbert.
What This Bill Does
- Symbolically designates the section of Alabama Avenue SE between Hartford Street SE and Gainesville Street SE as 'Rev. Dr. Judy Talbert Way'.
- Uses specific sections of the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures Act to allow this naming action.
- Adopts a fiscal impact statement from the committee report regarding costs for this act.
Who It Names or Affects
- Residents and visitors who use Alabama Avenue SE between Hartford Street SE and Gainesville Street SE
Terms To Know
- Symbolically designate
- Giving a street an honorary name.
- Fiscal impact statement
- A report explaining the costs of carrying out the law, as adopted from the committee report.
Limits and Unknowns
- The act takes effect only after approval by the Mayor and a required 30-day review period by Congress.
- If the Mayor vetoes the bill, it must be overridden by the Council before taking effect.