District of Columbia Council Period 24 Status: Enacted

B 24-0626 — Department of Human Services Emergency Powers Temporary Amendment Act of 2022

Last action — Law L24-0120, Effective from May 18, 2022 Published in DC Register Vol 69 and Page 006204, Expires on Dec 29, 2022

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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 31, 2022. Enacted.

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

83 added · 84 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to the Homeless Services Reform Act allows the Mayor to extend temporary shelter placements for families affected by public emergencies from a maximum of 3 days to up to 60 days. This change is important because it provides greater flexibility and support to families in crisis during emergencies, ensuring they have access to safe housing for a longer period when needed. By expanding these emergency powers, the District aims to better respond to urgent housing needs in times of crisis.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 24-626 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 7 ____________________ 9 To amend, on a temporary basis, the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 to grant the Director of the Department of Human Services the authority to exercise emergency powers regarding Continuum of Care services during the existence of a public emergency declared by the Mayor pursuant to the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT ____________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ____________________ To amend, on a temporary basis, the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 to grant the Director of the Department of Human Services the authority to exercise emergency powers regarding Continuum of Care services during the existence of a public emergency declaration.
except, that during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C.
except, that during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective March 5, 1981 (D.C.
Law 14-194;
Law 3-149;
except, that the Mayor may extend an interim eligibility ENGROSSED ORIGINAL placement to coincide with the period of a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C.
except, that the Mayor may extend an interim eligibility placement to coincide with the period of a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective March 5, 1981(D.C.
Law 14-194;
Law 3-149;
except, that during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C.
except, that during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective March 5, 1981(D.C.
Law 14-194;
Law 3-149;
(b) Section 9(a)(14) (D.C.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL (b) Section 9(a)(14) (D.C.
Official Code § 4-754.11(a)(14)) is amended by striking the phrase “and other professionals” and inserting the phrase “and other professionals;
Official Code § 4-754.11(a)(14)) is amended by striking the phrase “and other professionals;” and inserting the phrase “and other professionals;
except, that the Mayor may waive the requirements of this provision for in-person meetings and communications during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C.
except, that the Mayor may establish reasonable requirements for in-person meetings and communications during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective March 5, 1981 (D.C.
Law 14-194;
Law 3-149;
Official Code § 7- 2304)” in its place.
Official Code § 7-2304);
which requirements shall be posted publicly;” in its place.
Official Code § 4-754.12(1)) is amended by striking the phrase “established pursuant to section 18” and inserting the phrase “established pursuant to section 18;
Official Code § 4-754.12(1)) is amended by striking the phrase “established pursuant to section 18;” and inserting the phrase “established pursuant to section 18 and under such reasonable conditions as specified by the Mayor during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective March 5, (D.C.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL except, that the Mayor may waive this provision during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C.
Law 3-149;
Law 14-194;
Official Code § 7-2304)” in its place.
Official Code § 7-2304);
which conditions specified by the Mayor shall be posted publicly;” in its place.
except, that during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C.
except, that during a public emergency declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective March 5, 1981 (D.C.
Law 14-194;
Law 3-149;
“(C) During a period of time for which a public emergency has been declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C.
“(C) During a period of time for which a public emergency has been declared pursuant to section 5 of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective March 5, 1981 (D.C.
Law 14-194;
Law 3-149;
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (2) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “to paragraph (1)(B)” and inserting the phrase “to paragraph (1)(B) or (C)” in its place.
(2) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “to paragraph (1)(B)” and inserting the phrase “to paragraph (1)(B) or (C)” in its place.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Chief Financial Officer as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement of the Budget Director as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of a 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.
(a) This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of a 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.
______________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 3
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Action History

  1. Law L24-0120, Effective from May 18, 2022 Published in DC Register Vol 69 and Page 006204, Expires on Dec 29, 2022

  2. Transmitted to Congress

  3. Act A24-0362 Published in DC Register Vol 69 and Page 002665

  4. Returned from Mayor

  5. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A24-0362

  6. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Mar 28, 2022

  7. Final Reading

  8. Amendment (Nadeau)

  9. Notice of Intent to Act on B24-0626 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  10. First Reading

  11. Retained by the Council

  12. B24-0626 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Votes

Final Reading

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Elissa Silverman — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Mary Cheh — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Yea

Amendment (Nadeau)

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Elissa Silverman — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Mary Cheh — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Yea

First Reading

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13000
Total 13000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Elissa Silverman — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Mary Cheh — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Yea

Subjects

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B 24-0626 is sponsored by Brianne K. Nadeau.
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