Plain English Breakdown
The official text states the act takes effect after approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period, in addition to budget inclusion. The candidate explanation focused on the budget requirement but did not explicitly mention the Mayoral or Congressional steps as separate conditions for effectiveness.
Rodney Wright Basketball Court Designation Act of 2026
This law officially names the basketball court at the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center as the Rodney Wright Basketball Court.
What This Bill Does
- Designates the basketball court at the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center on 61st Street, NE, as the 'Rodney Wright Basketball Court'.
- Uses a map in the committee report to show exactly which area receives this name.
- Requires the Chief Financial Officer to certify when the cost of this act is included in an approved budget plan.
- Mandates that the Budget Director publish notice of this certification in the District of Columbia Register.
Who It Names or Affects
- The Marvin Gaye Recreation Center
- Users and visitors of the basketball court at 61st Street, NE
- The Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia
- The Budget Director of the Council
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 and where it comes from, which is adopted by the Council in this act.
Limits and Unknowns
- The act does not take effect until its costs are included in an approved budget.
- The specific date of publication for the certification notice is determined by when the Budget Director acts, but this timing does not change when the law applies.