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PR26-0203 • 2025

Science Advisory Board Mark Mogle Confirmation Resolution of 2025

Science Advisory Board Mark Mogle 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

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Confirmation for Mark Mogle on Science Advisory Board

This resolution confirms Mark Mogle's appointment as a member of the Science Advisory Board in Washington, D.C.

What This Bill Does

  • Confirms Mark Mogle’s position on the Science Advisory Board.
  • Specifies that Mark Mogle is not employed by any forensic science or law enforcement agencies in the District of Columbia.
  • Sets Mark Mogle's term to end on April 18, 2028.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Mark Mogle
  • The Science Advisory Board

Terms To Know

Science Advisory Board
A group that gives advice on scientific matters to the District of Columbia government.
Forensic Sciences Establishment Act
The law that created and governs the Science Advisory Board in Washington, D.C.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution only confirms Mark Mogle's appointment; it does not change any laws or policies.
  • It is unclear what specific advice the board will give during Mark Mogle’s term.

Bill History

  1. 2025-07-18 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Resolution R26-0169, Effective from Jul 14, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008026

  2. 2025-07-14 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Legislative Meeting

  3. 2025-07-14 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Approved with Resolution Number R26-0169

  4. 2025-07-09 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Committee Report Filed by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee

  5. 2025-07-08 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Committee Mark-up of PR26-0203 by the Judiciary and Public Safety Committee

  6. 2025-07-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Notice of Mark-up filed in the Office of Secretary

  7. 2025-06-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

  8. 2025-05-16 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Notice of Intent to Act on PR26-0203 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  9. 2025-05-12 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    PR26-0203 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Science Advisory Board Mark Mogle Confirmation Resolution of 2025

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL

A RESOLUTION

26-169

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

July 14, 2025

To confirm the appointment of Mark Mogle 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 Mark Mogle Confirmation Resolution of
2025”.

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

Mark Mogle
Meridian Place, NW
Washington, DC 20010
(Ward 1)

as a forensic scientist who is not currently employed by the Department of Forensic Sciences or
by a law enforcement laboratory or agency that provides forensic science services to the District
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.