Plain English Breakdown
The bill metadata lists the status as 'Enacted' and published in July 2026, but Section 5 states it only takes effect after a 30-day Congressional review period following Mayoral approval. The exact effective date is unknown until these steps are completed.
Green's Court Park Designation Act of 2025
This law officially names the playground and dog park at 26th Street NW and I Street NW as Green's Court Park.
What This Bill Does
- Designates the area with a playground and dog park at 26th Street, NW, and I Street, NW, as 'Green's Court Park'.
- Uses maps in the committee report to show exactly where the park boundaries are located.
- Requires the Chief Financial Officer to confirm when money for this law is included in an approved budget plan.
- Directs the Budget Director to publish a notice of that confirmation in the District of Columbia Register.
Who It Names or Affects
- Residents and visitors who use the playground or dog park at 26th Street, NW, and I Street, NW
- The Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia
- The Budget Director of the Council of the District of Columbia
Terms To Know
- Designation
- Giving an official name to a place or thing.
- Fiscal impact statement
- A report that explains how much money the law will cost or save, which is included in the committee report for this act.
Limits and Unknowns
- The exact date this act becomes active depends on when it is included in an approved budget and financial plan.
- This act must wait for approval by the Mayor (or a Council override if vetoed) and a 30-day review period by Congress before taking effect.