Law enforcement leaders had expressed concern about the bill, which reduces some maximum sentences and allows for jury trials in nearly all misdemeanor cases.
The revised criminal code still might face a hurdle in Congress, where lawmakers can block city legislation.
Republicans in the House have already threatened to target the measure. But resolutions disapproving D.C. legislation must pass both chambers and be signed by the president. Democrats have a narrow majority in the Senate. In addition to the veto override, the council on Tuesday unanimously approved an emergency bill to set a May 1 implementation date for, the ballot measure that will gradually increase minimum pay for servers and other tipped workers from $5.35 per hour to the city’s full minimum wage, which is $16.50. Tipped workers had expected to receive their first pay increase to $6 per hour this month.
Bonds said the delays also extended the time Congress has to review the measure — through April — making May ideal for when it becomes law. “This will mitigate confusion and provide business with sufficient notice for the accurate implementation of the law,” Bonds added. She said the delay will not affect the remainder of the law’s pay increase schedule: The next bump, to $8 per hour, is slated for July and will be implemented as planned.GiftOutline
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