New Columbia Statehood Commission

NEW COLUMBIA STATEHOOD COMMISSION

DRAFT AGENDA

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

6:30 P.M.

John A. Wilson Building, G-9

Commission Members:

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

United States Senator Paul Strauss

United States Senator Michael D. Brown

United States Representative Franklin Garcia

1. Opening Statements

2. Acceptance of New Columbia Statehood Commission’s mark of constitution and public comment log

3. Discussion on decision point items

   • State Name

   • Bill of Rights

   • Composition of Legislature

   • Constitution amendment procedure

     • Citizen initiative

     • Constitutional Convention

   • Other topics identified by Commissioners

4. Vote approval of Constitution to be forwarded to D.C. Council

5. Other business

6. Closing Statements

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