HR 12261 · 94th Congress · Municipal politics and government

A bill to extend the period during which the Council of the District of Columbia is prohibited from revising the criminal laws of the District.

Introduced 1976-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Diggs, Charles C., Jr. [D-MI-13]· House

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Latest: Public law 94-402.(1976-09-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to extend the period during which the Council of the District of Columbia lacks authority to enact legislation with respect to any provision relating to criminal offenses, criminal procedure, or prisoners and their treatment from 24 to 48 months immediately following the taking of office by the Council members first elected pursuant to such Act.…

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