Plain English Breakdown
The official status label says 'Enacted' but also notes 'Retained by the Council', which may indicate a procedural step rather than final passage in some contexts, though the digest confirms Act Number A26-0140.
Elmore-Friendship Court Designation Emergency Act of 2025
This law officially names the public alley system in Square 1084 as Elmore-Friendship Court on an emergency basis.
What This Bill Does
- Designates the public alleys within Square 1084, shown on a map in the committee report, as 'Elmore-Friendship Court'.
- Follows rules from sections 401, 403, and 421 of the Street and Alley Closing and Acquisition Procedures Act of 1982.
- Adopts the fiscal impact statement prepared by the Budget Director.
- Sets an expiration date so the law lasts no longer than 90 days after it takes effect.
Who It Names or Affects
- People using or living near the alleys in Square 1084
- The Council of the District of Columbia
Terms To Know
- Square 1084
- A specific area where the public alley system is located.
- Emergency Act
- A law that takes effect quickly and expires after a short time, no longer than 90 days in this case.
Limits and Unknowns
- The exact effective date depends on when the Mayor approves or vetoes the bill.
- The specific location of Square 1084 is shown only in a map included with the committee report, which is not part of this text.