Plain English Breakdown
The official text contains conflicting information regarding the specific streets: Section 1 mentions I Street to M Street, while Section 2 appears to mention T Street to M Street. The summary uses the range from Section 1 as it is the primary declaration.
Lenora Baker Way Designation Act of 2026
This law gives the honorary name Lenora Baker Way to a specific section of 3rd Street in Southwest Washington, D.C.
What This Bill Does
- Symbolically designates 3rd Street SW between I Street and M Street as Lenora Baker Way
- Uses existing laws that allow the Council to name streets without closing them or buying land
- Adopts a fiscal impact statement from the committee report regarding costs for this act
Who It Names or Affects
- Residents and visitors who use 3rd Street SW between I Street and M Street in Washington, D.C.
Terms To Know
- Symbolically designate
- Giving a street an honorary name without changing its official legal address or physical structure.
- Fiscal impact statement
- A report that explains how much money the law will cost to carry out.
Limits and Unknowns
- The act takes effect only after approval by the Mayor and a required 30-day period of congressional review.
- If the Mayor vetoes the bill, it can still take effect if the Council votes to override that veto.