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B 23-0437 — Child Safety and Well-Being Ombudsperson Establishment Act of 2019 (now known as "Office of the Ombudsperson for Children Establishment Amendment Act of 2020")

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 23-437 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 7 _________________________ 9 To establish the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children as an independent, impartial office, responsible to the Council and tasked with improving outcomes for CFSA children by holding agencies accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities under the law;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT _____________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _________________________ To establish the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children as an independent, impartial office, responsible to the Council and tasked with improving outcomes for children involved with, previously involved with, or otherwise known to the Child and Family Services Agency;
For the purposes of this act, the term:
For the purposes of this title, the term:
(1) “Administrative act” means any action, decision, adjudication, omission, rule, regulation, interpretation, recommendation, policy, practice or procedure of an agency, agency- ENGROSSED ORIGINAL licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency.
(1) “Administrative act” means any action, decision, adjudication, omission, rule, regulation, interpretation, recommendation, policy, practice, or procedure of an agency, agency- licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency.
(2) “Agency” means any officer, employee, office, department, division, board, commission, or other agency of the government of the District, including independent agencies, but shall not include:
(2) “Agency” means any officer, employee, office, department, division, board, commission, or agency of the government of the District, including independent agencies, but does not include:
(A) The District of Columbia Courts as defined by section 103(13) of the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
(A) The District of Columbia Courts, as that term is defined in section 103(13) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
(3) “CFSA” means the Child and Family Services Agency.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL (3) “CFSA” means the Child and Family Services Agency.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (i) A parent by birth, adoption, or marriage;
(i) A parent by birth, adoption, or marriage;
(ii) A relative caregiver as defined by section 101(3A) of the Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Program Establishment Act of 2005, effective March 8, 2006 (D.C.
(ii) A relative caregiver, as that term is defined in section 101(3A) of the Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Program Establishment Act of 2005, effective March 8, (D.C.
(ii) A grandparent as defined by section 101(2) of the Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Program Establishment Act of 2005, effective March 8, 2006 (D.C.
(ii) A grandparent, as that term is defined in section 101(2) of the Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Program Establishment Act of 2005, effective March 8, 2006 (D.C.
(iv) A close relative as defined by section 101(2) of the Close Relative Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Program Establishment Amendment Act of 2019, effective November 26, 2019 (D.C.
(iv) A close relative, as that term is defined in section 101(2) of the Close Relative Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Program Establishment Amendment Act of 2019, effective November 26, 2019 (D.C.
(D) A foster parent as defined by section 381(1) of the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective February 18, 2017 (D.C.
(D) A foster parent, as that term is defined in section 381(1) of the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective February 18, 2017 (D.C.
Law 21-217;
Law 21- 217;
(G) A court-appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem, or attorney of a CFSA child or of the CFSA child’s parent or caregiver;
(G) A court-appointed special advocate or guardian ad litem, an attorney of a CFSA child, or a CFSA child’s parent or caregiver;
or (H) An individual with first-hand knowledge of an administrative act of CFSA or a CFSA affiliate.
and (H) An individual with first-hand knowledge of an administrative act of CFSA or a CFSA affiliate.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (7) “Office” means the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children.
(7) “Office” means the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children.
(8) “Ombudsperson” means the Ombudsperson for Children, who administers the Office.
(8) “Ombudsperson” or “Ombudsperson for Children” means the administrator of the Office.
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(a) There is established for the District of Columbia the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, which, in addition to other remedies or rights of appeal available under the law, shall be an independent, impartial office, responsible to the Council and tasked with improving outcomes for CFSA children by holding agencies accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities under the law.
(a) There is established for the District of Columbia the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, which, in addition to other remedies or rights of appeal available under the law, shall be an independent, impartial office responsible to the Council and tasked with improving outcomes for CFSA children by holding agencies accountable for fulfilling their responsibilities under the law.
(3) Upon receiving two-weeks notice, the Ombudsperson may be removed only for cause by a majority of the Council.
(3) The Ombudsperson shall receive 2-weeks’ notice of removal and may be removed only for cause by a majority of the Council.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (4) If the position of Ombudsperson becomes vacant, the Chief Deputy Ombudsperson shall serve as Acting Ombudsperson until an Ombudsperson has been appointed for a full term.
(4) If the position of Ombudsperson becomes vacant, the Chief Deputy Ombudsperson shall serve as acting Ombudsperson until an Ombudsperson has been appointed for a full term.
(d) The Ombudsperson shall appoint a Chief Deputy Ombudsperson.
(d) The Ombudsperson shall appoint a Chief Deputy Ombudsperson, who shall serve under the direction and control of the Ombudsperson and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Ombudsperson.
The Chief Deputy Ombudsperson shall serve under the direction and control of the Ombudsperson and perform such duties as may be assigned by the Ombudsperson.
(e)(1) The Ombudsperson shall appoint a Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson, who shall have primary responsibility for performing the duties under section 105.
(e)(1) The Ombudsperson shall appoint a Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson who shall have primary responsibility for performing the duties prescribed under section 105.
(A) The CFSA’s Internal Child Fatality Review Committee;
(A) The CFSA Internal Child Fatality Review Committee;
The Ombudsperson and all employees of the Office shall be appointed in the Excepted Service pursuant to Title IX of the District of ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.
The Ombudsperson and all employees of the Office shall be appointed in the Excepted Service pursuant to Title IX of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.
Law 2- 139;
Law 2-139;
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(1) Be a person of recognized judgment, objectivity, and integrity and is qualified by training or experience to analyze problems of law, administration, and public policy;
(1) Be a person of recognized judgment, objectivity, and integrity, and qualified by training or experience to analyze problems of law, administration, and public policy;
and (4) Become a member of the United States Ombudsman Association (“USOA”) and attend the new ombudsman training offered by the USOA upon appointment.
and (4) Become a member of the United States Ombudsman Association (“USOA”) and, upon appointment, attend the new ombudsman training offered by USOA.
or ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (3) Engage in any other occupation, business, or profession that may detract from the performance of the Ombudsperson’s duties or result in a conflict of interest or an appearance of impropriety or partiality with the duties of the Ombudsperson.
or (3) Engage in any other occupation, business, or profession that may detract from the performance of the Ombudsperson’s duties or result in a conflict of interest or an appearance of impropriety or partiality with the duties of the Ombudsperson.
(A) Systemic concerns relating to CFSA children, including issues relating to interagency communications and coordination;
(A) Systemic concerns relating to CFSA children, including issues relating to interagency communication and coordination;
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (iv) Performed in an unprofessional manner that is detrimental to the safety, permanency, or well-being of a CFSA child or the CFSA child’s family;
(iv) Performed in an unprofessional manner that is detrimental to the safety, permanency, or well-being of a CFSA child or the CFSA child’s family;
or (v) Unreasonable, unfair, not aligned with standards of practice and care, or otherwise objectionable, even though in accordance with law.
or ENROLLED ORIGINAL (v) Unreasonable, unfair, not aligned with standards of practice and care, or otherwise objectionable, even though in accordance with law;
(5) Provide recommendations to policies and procedures, staff training, regulations, and strategies based on investigations performed pursuant to this section.
(5) Provide recommendations to policies and procedures, staff training, regulations, and strategies based on investigations performed pursuant to this section;
(7) Develop regulations and standard operating procedures, including those related to interagency communication and coordination, ensuring confidentiality, development of a complaint database, standards for investigations, and any other issues necessary for meeting the responsibilities of the Office;
(7) Develop regulations and standard operating procedures, including those related to interagency communication and coordination, ensuring confidentiality, the development of a complaint database, standards for investigations, and any other issues necessary for meeting the responsibilities of the Office;
(8) Create and maintain a website for the Office, which shall allow for online submission of complaints;
(8) Create and maintain a website for the Office, which shall allow for the online submission of complaints;
and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (11) Perform the duties provided in section 105 at the Ombudsperson’s discretion or if otherwise necessary.
and (11) Perform the duties in section 105 at the Ombudsperson’s discretion or if otherwise necessary.
(4) Receive complaints from CFSA constituents involving an administrative act of CFSA or a CFSA affiliate, without regard to the finality of the administrative act, consistent with the following procedures:
(4) Receive and process complaints from CFSA constituents involving an administrative act of CFSA or a CFSA affiliate, without regard to the finality of the administrative act by:
(A) Receive complaints by phone, in writing, electronically, or in person at multiple locations, including at the office of the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, or in the community if requested by, and necessary to protect the privacy interests of, the complainant;
(A) Receiving complaints by phone, in writing, electronically, or in person at multiple locations, including at the office of the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, or in the community if requested by, and necessary to protect the privacy interests of, the complainant;
(B) Acknowledge complaints in a timely fashion;
(B) Acknowledging complaints in a timely fashion;
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(C) Provide accurate and helpful information in response to a complaint when appropriate;
(C) Providing accurate and helpful information in response to a complaint when appropriate;
and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (D) Determine the validity of a complaint quickly and professionally and investigate all valid complaints that the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson reasonably believes to be:
and ENROLLED ORIGINAL (D) Determining the validity of a complaint quickly and professionally and investigating all valid complaints that the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson reasonably believes to be:
(iv) Performed in an unprofessional manner that is detrimental to the safety, permanency, or well-being of a CFSA child and the child’s family;
(iv) Performed in an unprofessional manner that is detrimental to the safety, permanency, or well-being of a CFSA child and the CFSA child’s family;
(A) It is plain from the face of the complaint that an adequate remedy is presently available such that an investigation is unwarranted, and the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson can provide information to the complainant about the remedy;
(A) It is plain on the face of the complaint that an adequate remedy is presently available such that an investigation is unwarranted, and the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson can provide information to the complainant about the remedy;
or ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (E) Investigation of the complaint would not facilitate an action authorized by this act;
or (E) Investigation of the complaint would not facilitate an action authorized by this title;
(2) Make inquiries and obtain assistance and information from an agency, an agency’s contracted service provider and placement provider, or an entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency that is required for the discharge of the Ombudsperson’s duties;
(2) Make inquiries and obtain assistance and information from an agency, an agency-licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or an entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency that is required for the discharge of the Ombudsperson’s duties;
(3) Log-in directly to CFSA’s web-based case management and electronic data systems that service CFSA children without having to first obtain CFSA’s consent or provide notice;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL (3) Log-in directly to CFSA’s web-based case management and electronic data systems that service CFSA children without having to first obtain CFSA’s consent or provide notice;
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (4) Conduct inspections of the premises, or any part thereof, without prior notice, of CFSA and licensed or contracted placement providers, including secure facilities and group homes, but excluding licensed single-family foster homes, that are necessary for the discharge of the Ombudsperson’s duties;
(4) Conduct inspections of the premises, or any part thereof, without prior notice, of CFSA and licensed or contracted placement providers, including secure facilities and group homes, but excluding licensed single-family foster homes, that are necessary for the discharge of the Ombudsperson’s duties;
(5) Conduct inspections of the premises, or any part thereof, with prior notice and consent, of single-family foster homes, contracted and licensed service providers, and any entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from CFSA that are necessary for the discharge of the Ombudsperson’s duties;
(5) Conduct inspections of the premises, or any part thereof, with prior notice and consent, of single-family foster homes, contracted or licensed service providers, and any entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from CFSA that are necessary for the discharge of the Ombudsperson’s duties;
(6) Issue a subpoena, enforceable in Superior Court of the District of Columbia, to compel the attendance and testimony of any person or to produce any record from an agency, an agency-licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or an entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency, that is required for the discharge of the Ombudsperson’s duties;
(6) Issue a subpoena, enforceable in Superior Court of the District of Columbia, to compel the attendance and testimony of any person or to produce any record from an agency, an agency-licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or an entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency that is required for the discharge of the Ombudsperson’s duties;
(8) Communicate privately with an agency employee without prior notice to, consent or interference from, or in the presence of, that employee’s supervisor, manager, or any other senior managers of the agency.
and (8) Communicate privately with an agency employee without prior notice to, consent or interference from, or in the presence of, that employee’s supervisor, manager, or any other senior managers of the agency.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (1) The CFSA child shall have the opportunity to consult with counsel before communicating with the Ombudsperson;
(1) The CFSA child shall have the opportunity to consult with counsel before communicating with the Ombudsperson;
(c) If the Ombudsperson prevails, in whole or in part, in an application to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in a suit to enforce a subpoena issued pursuant to section 106(6) and is not awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, the agency or instrumentality challenging the enforcement order shall reimburse the Ombudsperson for any litigation-related expenses or costs incurred.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL (c) If the Ombudsperson prevails, in whole or in part, in an application to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in a suit to enforce a subpoena issued pursuant to section 106(6) and is not awarded reasonable attorney’s fees, the agency or instrumentality challenging the enforcement order shall reimburse the Ombudsperson for any litigation-related expenses or costs incurred.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Sec.
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(a) The Ombudsperson may from time-to-time report on the Office’s activities to the Council or any of its committees, the Citizen Review Panel established by Title III-B of the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective April 12, 2005 (D.C.
(a) The Ombudsperson may from time to time report the Office’s activities to the Council or any of its committees, the Citizen Review Panel established by Title III-B of the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977, effective April 12, 2005 (D.C.
(1) The general work of the Office section, which shall include:
(1) The general work of the Office, which shall include:
(A) The number, general sources and origins, and the nature of complaints made to the Office and the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson, and the method by which the complaints were received;
(A) The number, general sources and origins, and the nature of complaints made to the Office and the Deputy CFSA Ombudsperson, and the methods by which the complaints were received;
(C) Trend analysis that includes an examination of:
(C) Trend analyses that include an examination of:
and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (iii) The amount of time to investigate and provide recommendations on resolving complaints, and factors affecting how quickly complaints are investigated and recommendations provided;
and (iii) The amount of time to investigate and provide recommendations on resolving complaints, and the factors affecting how quickly complaints are investigated and recommendations provided;
(A) The number, demographics, and other relevant characteristics of the crossover-youth population;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL (A) The number, demographics, and other relevant characteristics of the crossover-youth population;
and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (D) Any other information the Ombudsperson deems relevant to the outcomes for crossover youth;
and (D) Any other information the Ombudsperson considers relevant to the outcomes for crossover youth;
and (B) A status update on policy recommendations from prior annual reports if applicable.
and (B) A status update on policy recommendations from prior annual reports, if applicable.
(a) A civil action may not be brought against the Office for anything done, said, or omitted in the performance of the Office’s duties or responsibilities under this act.
(a) A civil action may not be brought against the Office for anything done, said, or omitted in the performance of the Office’s duties or responsibilities under this title.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (c) Neither the Ombudsperson nor the Office’s staff shall be:
(c) Neither the Ombudsperson nor the Office’s staff shall be:
(2) Held personally liable for the good faith performance of the Office’s responsibilities under this act, except that such immunity shall not extend to any action that is criminal or otherwise violates District or federal law;
(2) Held personally liable for the good faith performance of the Office’s responsibilities under this title;
or (3) Subject to retaliatory action for the good faith performance of the Office’s responsibilities under this act.
except, that such immunity shall not extend to any action that is criminal or otherwise violates District or federal law;
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or (3) Subject to retaliatory action for the good faith performance of the Office’s responsibilities under this title.
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and (2) Identifying information of complainants or witnesses, unless:
and (2) Identifying information of complainants and witnesses, unless:
or ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (B) The information is compelled by a Council subpoena pursuant to a Council investigation for neglect of duty or misconduct by the Ombudsperson or the Office when the identifying information is necessary to the investigation.
or (B) The information is compelled by a Council subpoena pursuant to a Council investigation for neglect of duty or misconduct by the Ombudsperson or the Office when the identifying information is necessary to the investigation.
(c)(1) Whoever willfully discloses, receives, makes use of or knowingly permits the use of confidential information concerning a child or individual in violation of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $1,000.
(c)(1) Whoever willfully discloses, receives, makes use of, or knowingly permits the use of confidential information concerning a CFSA child or individual in violation of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $1,000.
(a) No person, including a CFSA constituent, an employee of an agency, an employee of an agency’s licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or an employee of any entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency, who files a complaint or participates in an investigation or proceeding pursuant to this act shall be subject to any penalties, sanctions, or restrictions in connection with the employee’s employment or be denied any right, privilege, or benefit because of such action.
(a) No person, including a CFSA constituent, an employee of an agency, an employee of an agency’s licensed or contracted service and placement provider, or an employee of any entity that must operate under or comply with guidance from an agency, who files a complaint or participates in an investigation or proceeding pursuant to this title shall be subject to any penalties, sanctions, or restrictions in connection with the employee’s employment or be denied any right, privilege, or benefit because of such action.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (b) A person who alleges a violation of this section may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, actual damages, and punitive damages.
(b) A person who alleges a violation of this section may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, actual damages, and punitive damages.
TITLE II.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL TITLE II.
Official Code § 4-1301.02 et seq.) is amended as follows:
Official Code § 4-1301.01 et seq.), is amended as follows:
“(11) The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, established by the Child Safety and Well-Being Ombudsperson Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, as approved by ENGROSSED ORIGINAL the Committee on Human Services on November 24, 2020 (Committee print of Bill 23-437), for the purpose of fulfilling the Ombudsperson’s duties.”.
“(11) The Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, established by the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, passed on 2nd reading on December 15, 2020 (Enrolled version of Bill 23-437), for the purpose of fulfilling the Ombudsperson’s duties.”.
“(7) An investigation by the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children established by the Child Safety and Well-Being Ombudsperson Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, as approved by the Committee on Human Services on November 24, 2020 (Committee print of Bill 23-437), if the information is relevant to the investigation.”.
“(7) An investigation by the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children established by the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, passed on 2nd reading on December 15, 2020 (Enrolled version of Bill 23-437), if the information is relevant to the investigation.”.
“(1) Notify the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children (“Ombudsperson for Children”), established by the Child Safety and Well-Being Ombudsperson Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, as approved by the Committee on Human Services on November 24, 2020 (Committee print of Bill 23-437), in writing within 24 hours of the Agency becoming aware of an allegation of a critical incident;
“(1) Notify the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children (“Ombudsperson for Children”), established by the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, passed on 2nd reading on December 15, 2020 (Enrolled version of Bill 23-437), in writing within 24 hours of the Agency becoming aware of an allegation of a critical incident;
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(2) Provide the Ombudsperson for Children with copies of proposed revisions to current policies or regulations, or proposed new policies or regulations, including administrative issuances, at least 10 days prior to issuance, except the 10-day notice requirement shall not apply to the issuance of emergency regulations;
“(2) Provide the Ombudsperson for Children with copies of proposed revisions to current policies or regulations, or proposed new policies or regulations, including administrative issuances, at least 10 days prior to issuance;
and “(3) Post the Ombudsperson’s report issued pursuant to section 108(b) of the Child Safety and Well-Being Ombudsperson Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, as approved by the Committee on Human Services on November 24, 2020 (Committee print of Bill 23-437), on the Agency’s website to be made available to the public.
except, that the 10-day notice requirement shall not apply to the issuance of emergency regulations;
and “(3) Post the Ombudsperson’s report issued pursuant to section 108(b) of the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, passed on 2nd ENROLLED ORIGINAL reading on December 15, 2020 (Enrolled version of Bill 23-437), on the Agency’s website to be made available to the public.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(3) “Serious bodily injury” shall have the same meaning as provided in D.C.
“(3) “Serious bodily injury” shall have the same meaning as provided in D.C.
Official Code 22-3001(7).”.
Official Code § 22-3001(7).”.
Official Code § 4-1371.04) is amended as follows:
Official Code § 4-1371.04), is amended as follows:
Official Code § 2-1599.03) is amended as follows:
Official Code § 2-1599.03), is amended as follows:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (2) Sub-paragraph (P) is amended by striking the semicolon and inserting the phrase “;
(2) Sub-paragraph (P) is amended by striking the semicolon and inserting the phrase “;
“(Q) Ombudsperson for Children, Office of the Ombudsperson for Children;”.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL “(Q) Ombudsperson for Children, Office of the Ombudsperson for Children;”.
Official Code § 1-1406) is amended by striking the phrase “Council of the District of Columbia, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, or the Office of the Attorney General” and inserting the phrase “Council of the District of Columbia, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, or the Office of the Attorney General” in its place.
Official Code § 1-1406), is amended by striking the phrase “Council of the District of Columbia, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, or the Office of the Attorney General;” and inserting the phrase “Council of the District of Columbia, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, or the Office of the Attorney General;” in its place.
Section 2c of the Council of the District of Columbia Independence Act of 1982, effective March 11, 2020 (D.C.
Section 2c of the Council of the District of Columbia Independence Act of 1982, effective March 11, 2010 (D.C.
Official Code § 1-301.44c) is amended as follows:
Official Code § 1-301.44c), is amended as follows:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (2) Paragraph (5) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
(2) Paragraph (5) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
Section 406(b) of the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.
Section 406(b) of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.
Official Code § 1-604.06(b)) is amended as follows:
Official Code § 1- 604.06(b)), is amended as follows:
“(29) For employees of the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, the personnel authority shall be the Ombudsperson for Children.”.
“(29) For employees of the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children, the personnel authority is the Ombudsperson for Children.”.
Official Code § 2-534(a-1)(2)) is amended as follows:
Official Code § 2-534(a-1)(2)), is amended as follows:
(a) Sub-paragraph (D) is amended by striking the phrase “;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL (a) Sub-paragraph (D) is amended by striking the phrase “;
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (b) Sub-paragraph (E) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
(b) Sub-paragraph (E) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;
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This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December ENROLLED ORIGINAL 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
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  1. Final Reading, CC

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  3. Committee Report Filed, Includes Hearing Record

  4. Committee Mark-up of B23-0437

  5. Mark-up on B23-0437

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  7. Public Hearing on B23-0437 View Public Hearing Record

  8. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  9. Notice of Intent to Act on B23-0437 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  10. Referred to Committee on Human Services

  11. B23-0437 Introduced by Councilmembers Nadeau, R. White, Allen, Todd, Grosso, Cheh, and Silverman at Committee of the Whole

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Who sponsors B 23-0437?
B 23-0437 is sponsored by White, Robert C., Elissa Silverman, Mary Cheh, David Grosso, Brandon Todd, Charles Allen, and Brianne K. Nadeau.
What is the current status of B 23-0437?
This bill died with Council Period 23. It reached “Passed Council” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track B 23-0437?
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