Environment
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaHearing Scheduled
B 260740: Georgetown Boathouse Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2026
Phil Mendelson
B 260740 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0740 (updated Oct 14, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill classifies the Georgetown Boathouse as surplus property, enabling its sale or transfer.
Who is affected
The DC government and potentially future entities acquiring the property.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill requires DC Council approval to change the legal status of the property.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Currently under legislative review as of October 2026.
Potential benefits
Enables the city to divest from property it no longer requires.
Risks and tradeoffs
Details regarding the intended use of the land after transfer are missing.
What is still unknown
The final buyer, purchase price, and future land-use restrictions are unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
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Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Formalizes the surplus property declaration process
- Requires legislative approval for asset disposition
- Provides a public record of government property status
Risks
- Limited transparency on future disposition terms
- Potential for lack of competitive bidding detail
- Short-term legislative review cycle
Public Health & Safety
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Impact on local community access to recreational facilities is unknown.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full bill text is not available.
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Where it stands
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