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DC Government Title Equality Act: Mayor Becomes Governor, Council Becomes Legislative Assembly.

This Act renames key offices and bodies in the District of Columbia to align their titles with those typically used by state governments. The Mayor of the District of Columbia will become the Governor, and the Council of the District of Columbia will become the Legislative Assembly. This change is purely titular and does not directly alter citizens' daily rights, duties, or finances, but it elevates the perceived status of local authorities.
Key points
The Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia is redesignated as the Office of the Governor.
The Council of the District of Columbia is redesignated as the Legislative Assembly.
The Chair of the Council is redesignated as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Current officeholders automatically assume the new titles without needing a new election.
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Print number: 118_HR_3064
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-05-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Government Title Equality Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3064.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia is redesignated as the Office of the Governor.
  • The Council of the District of Columbia is redesignated as the Legislative Assembly.
  • The Chair of the Council is redesignated as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
  • Current officeholders automatically assume the new titles without needing a new election.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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