PR26-0201 • 2025

Science Advisory Board Justine Kreso Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: at the request of the Mayor
Last action: 2025-07-18
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about Justine Kreso's specific qualifications or experience, only that she has been published in peer-reviewed journals.

Confirmation for Justine Kreso on Science Advisory Board

This resolution confirms Justine Kreso's appointment to the Science Advisory Board in Washington, D.C.

What This Bill Does

Confirms Justine Kreso as a member of the Science Advisory Board.
Specifies that Justine Kreso is not employed by any law enforcement agency or laboratory.
Sets Justine Kreso's term on the board to end on April 18, 2028.

Who It Names or Affects

Justine Kreso
The Science Advisory Board

Terms To Know

Science Advisory Board: A group that gives advice on scientific matters to the Department of Forensic Sciences in Washington, D.C.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not change any laws or create new ones; it only confirms an appointment.
It is specific to Justine Kreso's confirmation and does not affect other members of the board.

Bill History

2025-07-18 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution R26-0167, Effective from Jul 14, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008024
2025-07-14 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-07-14 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number R26-0167
2025-07-09 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Committee Report Filed by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
2025-07-08 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0201 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
2025-07-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Notice of Mark-up filed in the Office of Secretary
2025-06-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
2025-05-16 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0201 Published in the District of Columbia Register
2025-05-12 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
PR26-0201 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Science Advisory Board Justine Kreso Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL

A RESOLUTION

26-167

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

July 14, 2025

To confirm the appointment of Justine Kreso to the Science Advisory Board.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Science Advisory Board Justine Kreso Confirmation Resolution
of 2025”.

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:

Justine Kreso
Razorback Run
Syracuse, NY 13215

as a scientist with experience in scientific research and methodology, who has been published in
peer-reviewed scientific journals, who is not currently employed by the Department of Forensic
Sciences or by a law enforcement laboratory or agency, and who has expertise in quality
assurance member of the Science Advisory Board, established by section 12 of the Department
of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act of 2011, effective August 17, 2011 (D.C. Law 19-18;
D.C. Official Code § 5-1501.11), for a term to end April 18, 2028.

Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Mayor.

Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.