Apr. 15, 2008
Law 17-148, the “Commission on Fashion Arts and Events Establishment Act of 2008”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 17-173 which was referred to the Committee on Economic Development. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on January 8, 2008, and February 5, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 22, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-292 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-148 became effective on April 15, 2008.