B 24-0838 — Restoring Trust and Credibility to Forensic Sciences Amendment Act of 2022

()Scton2samendesfolws:“(1) Graduated from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or higher in an applicable area of science;

1)Prgrph(1)samendedyENGROSSED tiinghephae“SceneAdvsoy”andORIGINAL netigtephae“SieceAvioryadReviewnispae.“(2) Demonstrated management and administrative skills in the public or private sector;

(2)aagaph2)srpeld.and “(3) A minimum of 5 years’ management-level experience supervising employees in a government agency or private business association with more than 50 employees.

()Pargrph()isamendedystiigtheprse“DearmetofFoenic“(c) cines”ndisetnghehrse“ornicSiecsandPbicHalhLaortry”nispae.The Director shall be compensated at a rate equal to Level 3 of the Public Safety Executive Service pay schedule pursuant to section 1052a of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective May 2, 2015 (D.C.

()Anewpargaph(A)sadedtoedasflow:Law 20-267;

“(A)“abraor”meansheFrescScinesandPbicHelhLabraoryD.C. esalihdbyscion.” b)Scion3samendesfllw:

98Official ()TheCode ecin§ eaing1-610.52a). samendedy rkigtheprae Dearmet of FoenicSincs”adinetngheprae“FrnscScecesndPblcHelthabrtoy”in isplace.

()Suscton()sreeld.“(d)(1) The Director shall be appointed for a 6-year term.

()Anewsuseton(-)isdddtoeadsfllw:“(2) If a vacancy in the position of Director occurs as a consequence of resignation, disability, death, or reason other than the expiration of the term of the Director, the Mayor shall appoint a replacement, subject to confirmation by the Council, to fill the unexpired term.

(a1)heeisetblsedasnindpndntagncyitinteexctiebrnchftheA govrnentftheititofolmba,teFoeniccincsandubiceathLbraoy..person appointed to fill the unexpired term shall serve only for the remainder of the term.

()Subetin(b)samendedystiigtheprae“Dearmetshllbeto“(3) prvie”adinetnghewordLboaoryhlThe beopovdeidpedet”intslc.Director shall not be subject to removal from office before expiration of the Director’s term, except upon a written finding of the Mayor of good cause, subject to the right of appeal.

()Paagah(3)samendeystiigthewor‘sft”adinetngteword“(4) “hath”nislce.No person shall serve as Director in a holdover capacity for longer than 180 days after the expiration of the term.”.

©)Sectnisepae.(e) Section 5 (D.C.

d)Anewscionaisdddtoradsfolw:Official Code § 5-1501.04) is amended as follows:

Se.4.Dretr;aponmet,qaiiaios,omesaio,ander.(1) Subsection (a) is amended as follows:

()()TheLaoatrysalENGROSSED eheaedbyaDORIGINAL rctrwho(A) hlParagraph beapinedbythe(1) Maor,wthheavieandonetofheConilis “2)Theamended Mayohlby sbmtanomnaionfrtheostonofDrctrtotestriking Conclfra90dayprodofeie,exluigdasofConilrcs.IfteCunildesntthe aproeorword isproethenoiaton,by“Department” sltin,wthnthe9-dyrevewpeid,teand nointonsalbedeemedsppovd.inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

“(TheDirecshahavdemonstraknowdgofforenscienandhave:(B) Paragraph (4) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the phrase “Laboratory pursuant to section 13a” in its place.

“1)Grduaedfro(C) anacreitdcoleeorunvesiywitParagraph amatesdegeeor(6) hgheinanapliabeareofscene,lw,orbsies;is repealed.

“2)Deonsratdmanagmentandadiisraiv(D) silspeifcllinthA pblcnew sctrandprfeabyinDstitgovrnmntparagraph ad(6A) “3)Ais miimumadded oto fvread yas’mangemnt-eveas exerenefollows: speviin pblc sctremplyee ianagenylare tan5 eploees “c)TheDircto salbe copenatedata rt stinthePubicSaftyExeutve Sevie py scedue prsan tosecio 105a ofth Ditic ofColubia Gvernent Coprehnsiv MritPesonelActof198,efecivMarch3,1979(DC.Law 213;

DC.“(6A) Provide access to the Board to all books, records, and documents of the Laboratory;

OfiiaCode§and”. 161.2a.

“d)1)Th(2) DretoSubsection salbeapoinedfoa6-yartem.(b) is repealed.

“((3) IfaA vacncynew isubsection te(b-1) psiiois ofDirctradded ocusto asaread cosequnceofas reinaio,diailt,dethfollows: oreasnothrthntheexirtonofthtermofteDirctr te Mayr shl apoita relaemet tfi th uexpredtem.A pesonapoinedtofi te unxpredtemshllsrv olyfothermaidero tetem “3)Th Diecorsalnotbesujettoreova fomoffc bfoeexprainof th Drctr’ trm exep upn awrtenfinin otheMayoro goo case sbjc t te rghofappa.” “4)Noperonshllsrv a Dreto ia hldvercaactyfolonerthn180 dasaferteexirtinotheter..

()Setin5“(b-1) iamenedasfolos:The Director shall develop a publicly-accessible database for the release and dissemination of all public documents identified in section 7(i).”.

()Susecio(4) ()iamenddSubsection a(c) flow:is amended as follows:

()(A) PragapParagraph (1(1) iis aendedbyamended srkigtheword“Deprtmnt”andby isrtngteword“Lboatoy”inispae.striking the phrase “documents promulgated pursuant to subsection (b) of this section” and inserting the phrase “training manuals and operating procedures” in its place.

()(B) PaagrphParagraph ()(2) iis aendedrepealed. b stikngtheword “eparment and inerin tephrse“Laoraorypusuattosetio 1a”initplce (©Paragaph(6isreeaed () Anew pragaph(6) iadde t radasfolos:

“(6A)Provdeacces(C) ttheBoardtoalA boksnew reors,anddocumntsparagraph o(3) teis Labratryadded ad”.to read as follows:

()Subecton(b“(3) irepald.The Director shall address and implement any corrective actions identified by the Board pursuant to section 13a(c)(1)(C).”.

()AENGROSSED newsubecion(b1)iaddedtoradasfolow:ORIGINAL (5) Subsection (d) is amended by striking the word “Department’s” and inserting the word “Laboratory’s” in its place.

“(b1)The(f) DirctrA salnew deelosection a5a pulilyaccssblis daabaeadded foto teread rleseandas disemiatinofalpubicdocuentsidntfidinsetin7().follows:

()Subecton(c“Sec. iamende a fllos:

(A5a. Pragaph () isamended by stikng te phase “ocumets promlgatd pusuat tosubecton ()of tissecion andinsrtngthephrae “raiin manuas adopertin poceure”initplae (B Pragrph(2)irepald.

(CAnnual Anewbudget paagrph(2A)ifor adedtoradathe folow:Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory.

dres“(a)(1) adThe iplemntanycorrctveaciosidetiieDirector “(A)Theshall Dretorshlladprepare byand teBoarsubmit pusunttosetioto 1a()()()..the Mayor, for inclusion in the annual budget of the District of Columbia under Part D of Title IV of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.

()798; Sbsctin ()isamened b stiin teword“Depatmet's”andinerin theword“abraorys” intslae.

)D.C. Anew sctonSaisadedtored sfolow:

Se.Sa.AnnulbOfficial dgetfrtheFoenicScincesandPblcHCode althaboatoy.§ 1-204.41 et seq.), for the year, annual estimates of the expenditures and appropriations necessary for the operation of the Laboratory for the year.

a)(1)TheDiectrshal“(2) repreandsubmttotheMayor,foriclsinintheannalThe budgeMayor ofteDisritofColumbashall unerParmake Drecommendations oto TteIVthe ofthCouncil DstitofColumbibased on said submissions for the Council’s action pursuant to section 446 of the District of Columbia Home RulActappovdDeembr24Rule 173(7St.79;D..OfiilCoe§1-2441ese.,frAct, thapproved ya,anulesiatsofteepedtuesadaproratosneesayfothopeaioofDecember thLabraorfothyer.24, 1973 (87 Stat.

“()TheMayr801; sa makereomenatinstoth Cuci bae onsad subisinsfrthConcl’actopurunttsetin44ofthDisrcofCoumiaHome Rul At aprve Deembr24 193(87Sa.80;D.C Ofca Coe§ 1-0.6)and setin60()ofthDiticofCoumbaHomeRulActappovdDeceber2,197 (7 Stt814D.COfiiaCod§ 1260(c).

“)AmoutsaproratdfothLabrtoyshlbeaviabesleyfrteoprtinD.C. ofthagecyadshlbepadttheDrctrbyteMaor(atn trugtheCieFiacil OffcrofthDisrcofColmba)insuhintaletsan asuc tmsasth Dretr reure..

()Scto6isrpaldOfficial ()Anewscto6aiadddtoraasfolw:Code § 1-204.46), and section 603(c) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.

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“a()TheD.C. Myorshl apon,wit teadvcean cosntofth Conclin accrdne wt prarah(2 othssuseto,a Cie FrnscScinesOfiero te LabrtoyTheChefFrescScene OfcrshlreordietyttheDrctradmaybe remvedolybtheMyoruonawrtefinigogoodcue,sbectotergtoapea.

“()TeMayoOfficial saCode sbmtanointinfoChifFoesiScinesOfieto§ thCoucifoa1-206.03(c)). 9-dypeidofrvewexcuindayofConclreesIfteCunildes no aprveodisppovth nmnaio,byreouin,wthnte90da rviwpeid te nomination shall be deemed disapproved.

“b)Toeelgbefraponten,teChefFrnscScenesffcrsal“(b) ae:Amounts appropriated for the Laboratory shall be available solely for the operation of the agency and shall be paid to the Director by the Mayor (acting through the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia) in such installments and at such times as the Director requires.”.

“()Gadatdfromnacreiedoleeoruieriywihamstrsorotoal(g) egeenanapicbearaofcineorfrnscaayis;Section 6 (D.C.

“()Official DeontrtedCode rinng§ nd5-1501.05) epeieceis nrepealed. sintfc rsarh and etodloy;

“()Dmontrtedmanagemendamnstaivexerece;(h) A new section 6a is added to read as follows:

“()Dmontrtedomreenivekowedeoffrnscsincs;ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “Sec.

“()A6a. minimumf10ers’xprinebengemployetafoescscenes aortr;and “© A minimumf5yas’exeiecedrctngrsueriingbthsiniic ndamiitatvetfinafrescscecelbrtoystig.

“c)ThehefornscScecesficrsal:Chief Forensic Sciences Officer;

“1)Oereeteoprtinsfalfrnscsieceeriesntheaortry;appointment, qualifications, duties, and other personnel.

“2)Enuethtal“(a)(1) rnscscecesriesinheLboaoryreinomlinceThe ihacrdiainreuieensandmetrgrosevdnc-bsedrcies;Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, a Chief Forensic Sciences Officer of the Laboratory.

“3)The nsreChief htacrdiainForensic adSciences eiene-asdOfficer rctcsshall oralreport oesicdirectly cenesrvcsinheLboaoryreaitand;to the Director and may be removed only by the Mayor upon a written finding of good cause, subject to the right of appeal.

“4)Adrssandetiynocofomacesorl“(2) frnicsinceeriesntheThe aortry;Mayor shall submit a nomination for Chief Forensic Sciences Officer to the Council for a 90-day period of review, excluding days of Council recess.

“5)Dveopandroulaterinnganalsadstnardpraigprcdue,If nldn:the Council does not approve or disapprove the nomination, by resolution, within the 90-day review period, the nomination shall be deemed disapproved.

(A)rtoosforoesicetn,eamnain,adanlss;“(b) To be eligible for appointment, the Chief Forensic Sciences Officer shall have:

“(Procerefohandlicasecifiinformatminmizbias;“(1) Graduated from an accredited college or university with a masters or doctoral degree in an applicable area of science or forensic analysis;

“(C)“(2) StandardsDemonstrated fortraining the maintenance and calibrationexperience ofin allscientific equipmentresearch and maeils,includingstanrmaintainigsdocumentingthemaintenaalbaionmethodology; pefome;

“(D)Proceduorestimationcrait;“(3) Demonstrated management and administrative experience;

“E)Prceursforontoingheqaityofoesicnlyi;“(4) Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of forensic sciences;

“(F)“(5) ProceduresA forregularminimum internalof and10 externalyears’ audits;experience being employed at a forensic sciences laboratory;

and “(6) A minimum of 5 years’ experience directing or supervising both scientific and administrative staff in a forensic science laboratory setting.

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(c) The Chief Forensic Sciences Officer shall:

“(1) Oversee the operations of all forensic science services in the Laboratory;

“(2) Ensure that all forensic science services in the Laboratory are in compliance with accreditation requirements and meet rigorous evidence-based practices;

“(3) Ensure that accreditation and evidence-based practices for all forensic science services in the Laboratory are maintained;

“(4) Address and rectify nonconformances for all forensic science services in the Laboratory;

“(5) Develop and promulgate training manuals and standard operating procedures, including:

“(A) Protocols for forensic testing, examination, and analysis;

“(B) Procedures for handling case-specific information to minimize bias;

“(C) Standards for the maintenance and calibration of all equipment and materials, including standards for maintaining logs documenting the maintenance and calibration performed;

“(D) Procedures for estimations of uncertainty;

“(E) Procedures for monitoring the quality of forensic analysis;

“(F) Procedures for regular internal and external audits;

“(H)tenlvaiatonsuis;and“(H) “I)Standafrreportisut,includmodellaboratpotsandInternal guidelinesvalidation forthestudies; ofresults incourt;

and “(6)ENGROSSED AddressORIGINAL implement“(I) anyStandards correctiidentifiedfor byreporting results, including model laboratory reports and guidelines for the Boardpresentation pursuantof tosectionresults 13a(d)(1)(C).”.in court;

(i)Sectionand 7“(6) isamendedAddress asand follows:implement any corrective action identified by the Board pursuant to section 13a(c)(1)(C).”.

(1)(i) TheSection section7 heaamended(D.C. by strikiword “Department” and isrtngheword“Laboratintslce.

(2)Official SubsectiisCode amended§ by5-1501.06) stheis wordamended “Departandinsertingas thefollows: word “Laboratory” in itsplace.

()(1) Thela-nThe languainsection subsectb)heading samendebyis tiingamended eby striking the word “Departmeand“Department” insetheand inserting the word “Laborin“Laboratory” itsplace.in its place.

()(2) Anewsubsecti-)isaddeoreaasfllw:Subsection (a) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

“(b-1)(3) WhenThe eviissubmitothelead-in Laboratoforensiclanguage antLaboratoryin shallsubsection make(b) alltois ensureextraneousamended andby potentiallystriking biasingthe inforisword removed“Department” efredssmiatontoheasinedfrnscuit.nlsssrclyncesayand oraryigoutheinserting tetngthe tiword iclds“Laboratory” ifrmtonthtspeiialin idniisthits crmeorplace. cagebeig invsiaedthviti,oanysseccuretyudeinesiain” (5Subetin(cisamnde b srknthewod“Dearmet”an isrig thewrd“abraor”i iplc.

(6Theledinlngagofsuseton(-1isamndd(4) bA srknnew tepraesubsection “Dearmet(b-1) sais prvdepblcadded adinsrigthword“Lboaorto saread prvdefoescas scinesevcsanpubiciniplcefollows: (7Subetin(c2isaenedbystiigtephae“Dearmetshlprvie pubi”an isrigthwor“Laortoysalprvdefrnscsiecserieandpblcin itplc.

(8“(b-1) Sbecin(c-)iamenedbystiknthThe prae“DparmetalomayLaboratory poidpubi”anshall isrinthidentify wrd“Lbraoralsmayprviefoesiscenesevcstask-irrelevant adpulcinformation iispaethat (9Susetin()iamededafoloscould (A)Paagapcreate ()ibias aenddand bimpact srknthe teworinterpretation “eprten”of adevidence isrigtewod“Laoatryinispaesubmitted (B)Paagapfor ()iforensic aenddbyscience srknservices teworand “eprten”develop adpolicies isrigtewod“Laoatryinispaeand (C)Paagah(3)iamenedbystiinthprocedures wrd“Dearmet”bohto timsiapeasadinerigtewod“Lboatr”iniplceaddress (1)Suscton()iamededbysrkigtewod“Dearmet”anand isrigdocument thexposure wrd“abraor”iitplc.to such information.”.

(11)(5) Subsection (f)isamended(c) asis follows:amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

A)Theea-nlagugeisamendeysriigteword“eprtent(6) ndisrigthewordabrtoy”inspae.The lead-in language of subsection (c-1) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

B)Paagah(3)isamendedyENGROSSED rkngteword“Dpatmnt”andORIGINAL netngtewordLboatry”nislae.(7) Subsection (c-2) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(2)Sbscton()isamendeysriigteword“eprten”andisrtng(8) hewordabraoy”intslc.Subsection (c-3) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(1)Sbsctonh)samendesfolw:(9) Subsection (d) is amended as follows:

A)Paagaph1)isamendedy(A) rkngtewordParagraph Dpatmnt”and(1) netngtewordLboatry”nislae.is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

B)Prarah()iseele.(B) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

C)Anewprarah(2)isdddtoradasolws:(C) Paragraph (3) is amended to read as follows:

“(A)A)Ifhercodsprainoacriialposctin,teLaortoyshl“(3) rvietheposctorAny nddfnsewthforensic dnialstsofrcrs;prvde,unit htwhennot heincluded eeneisntknownotheLbraoy,ortohepoectr,teLaortoymayprviethein rseuorwth2ietclsesofeods,nefrteposcuorndoneorheeene.the Laboratory’s accreditation, and any forensic unit subsequently added to the Laboratory, shall be accredited as soon as possible.”.

B)IfheLaoatryddnotpevoslypovdercrdstohecrent(10) toneyfreodoftheeese,heLboaorysalSubsection ovdeandetclstofrcrdsothe(e) deeneuponeus..is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

D)(11) aagaphSubsection )H)(f) samendedyis tiigthewordamended eprten”as whreeritpeasandnetigtewordLaoatry”nispae.follows:

(4)Sbscioni)samendesflos:(A) The lead-in language is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

A)Theedinlngaeisamendeoradsfolw:(B) Paragraph (3) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

()ENGROSSED TheORIGINAL llwng(12) documentalSubsection e(g) pblcis dcuensamended adby pblshdstriking onthe eword Laoatryswbst:.“Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

ay(13) (B)PaagahSubsection ()i(h) aenddis bamended srkigthas wrd“dcumnt”andfollows: insrigtephae“criiae,crrsoneceandmauas”iitpac.

(C)Prarah(2(A) iamedeParagraph bysrkigtephas(1) “eton5b)is adamended insrigtephas“setoby 6()5,inldigastriking itenlvldainstdeconucedbytethe Labrtoyword ada“Department” dtagnraedurngtesuis.iniplc.and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(D)Prarah()ireeae.(B) Paragraph (2) is repealed.

(E)Anewprarah(3)iadddtoraasfllw:(C) A new paragraph (2A) is added to read as follows:

“@A)Al“(2A)(A) rprsgenrteIf bthe teLaortoythtadrssqultrecords asrac,pertain incuinto qultya cretiecriminal atosprosecution, quliythe peenaivLaboratory acin,shall anprovide oterthe qaiyprosecutor nonofomtis”.and defense with identical sets of records;

(F)Prgrph()ireeld.provided, that when the defense is not known to the Laboratory, or to the prosecutor, the Laboratory may provide the prosecutor with 2 identical sets of records, one for the prosecutor and one for the defense.

()Scio7aiamededafolos“(B) (1Thesciohedigiamenedbysrkngtewrd“Dprtet”If (2Subecin(athe iamededbystiigthphrse“eprtenLaboratory odid Frnscnot ScincsLabrtoyFundpreviously adprovide isrigthrecords prae“Foesito Siecsthe adPubicurrent Halhattorney LabraorFun”iniplceof (3Paagap(2ofsuscto(b)iamnddbystiinthwor“Dearmet”record andisetnthword“abraoy”iitpac.of the defense, the Laboratory shall provide an identical set of records to the defense upon request.”.

(4Subetin(cisaenedbystiigthphas“Dearmntslaoatre”(D) andisetnthword“abrtoy”iitpac.Paragraph (3) is amended as follows:

()Scto(i) 8iamnddaSubparagraph folw:(H) is amended to read as follows:

(1Subecin(a“(H) iamededbystiigthword“DpatmntAny wervewritten icommunications apersadinetngtewordLboaor”intslc.or records of oral communications regarding a specific individual case between the Laboratory and any other agency or between the Laboratory and any person not employed by the Laboratory, except as otherwise prohibited by law;”.

2)ubecionb)samendedysriigteword“Dpatmnt”adinetngENGROSSED hewordLbraor”intslc.ORIGINAL (ii) Subparagraph (I) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;

()Scion9samendesfllw:and” in its place.

1)ubeciona)samendedysrkigteword“epatmnt”adinetng(iii) hewordLbraor”intslc.A new subparagraph (J) is added to read as follows:

(2)ubecin(a1)samendedytrknghewordDpatmnt”tefrttme“(J) tpparsndisrtnghewordabraor”intslc.Chain of custody logs, documents, or reports.”.

()Secin10isamendedytrkngheprae“Dearmetshl(14) otbeuedbyanSubsection ndpedetepetemployeytheccsdorhsorhr”tefrttmetapersandnetng(i) heprse“abraoryhlis ntbeusdbyanineenentxprtemployeyteacusdoramended heccse’”intslce.as follows:

()Scton1(A) srpald.The lead-in language is amended to read as follows:

()Scton12samendesfllw:“(i)Thefollowing documents shall be publicdocuments andpublished ontheLaboratory’s website:”.

()Thesujcthedigisamendedysrkngtephae“SceneAdisry”(B) ndisringhehrse“ceneAdisryandReviewntplc.Paragraph (1) is amended by striking the word “documents” and inserting the phrase “certificates, correspondence, and manuals” in its place.

()Susetin()iseele.(C) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “section 5(b)” and inserting the phrase “section 6a(c)(5)” in its place.

()Anewsuseton(-)isdddtoradsfolws:(D) Paragraph (3) is repealed.

(a1)TeresetblsedaSieceAvioryadReviewor,whihshl(E) onitofA 1new oingmemberobeapontdpusunttoecin2()ofteCofimaionctof198,paragraph efetveMay3,979D..Law2-4;D..Ofiil(3A) Code§52.0(),asolws:is added to read as follows:

“1)OneornicsinitwthmaaeralandehnclexereceinDNA“(3A) aAll ndreports bilgcalaeralnlyi;generated by the Laboratory that address quality assurance, including quality corrective actions, quality preventative actions, and other quality nonconformities;

(2)Onefrnicsinitwihmangrilprovided, ndtcnialepeincenfiermsthat, theLaboratorymayredact thenameofthe analyst associatedwith the document for the version published on the Laboratory’s website but shall maintain identifying information for the Laboratory and toolfor markdisclosure examination;to counsel;

331 (3)Oneoescscetstithangeilandtcncalxpreneininepit cmprion;

(4)Oneoeniccetstwthmnaeialadtehiclepeieceinomutr frnic;

(5)Oneoescscetstihmangrilandecnclexereneinnlyisf cnroldsusace;

(6)Oneuliymanagerthepeincenasesigfoenicabrtrisfr cmpiacewthacedttonrqirmnt;

(7)Oneultymanageihexereneinasssngubichathlbrtois frcmpiacewthacedttonrqirmnt;

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4)Paragra4)srepealed.

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“(4A)hallviewiannuallymakeecommendationsllompetency rfiiecypocdues,ncudngostindscitin, pliabetonayssprviig oenic science services;

6)ParagraphismendedystiigthewordDepartment”isrtnghe(F) wordParagraph “Laboratory”(4) initsplace.is repealed.

()AENGROSSED newORIGINAL Sectionsaddedoreasfolws:(j) Section 7a (D.C.

“ec.Official Code § 5-1501.06a) is amended as follows:

(1)Thesectionheadingisamendedbystrikingthephrase“DepartmentLaboratory” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(2) Subsection (a) is amended by striking the phrase “Department of Forensic Sciences Laboratory Fund” and inserting the phrase “Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory Fund” in its place.

(3) Subsection (b)(2) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(4) Subsection (c) is amended by striking the phrase “Department's laboratories” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(k) Section 8 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.07) is amended as follows:

(1) Subsection (a) is amended to read as follows:

“(a) The Laboratory shall be responsible for testing and certifying the accuracy of any District instrument utilized by District law enforcement personnel to test alcohol content of breath.

A District breath test instrument shall only be used by District law enforcement personnel if it has been certified by the Laboratory, or the Laboratory’s designee, to be accurate.

Certification of the accuracy of each breath test instrument shall occur at least once every 180 days.”.

(2) Subsection (b) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (3) Subsection (c) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(l) Section 9 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.08) is amended as follows:

(1) Subsection (a) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(2) Subsection (a-1) is amended by striking the word “Department” the first time it appears and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(m) Section 10 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.09) is amended to read as follows:

“The facilities, equipment, or supplies of the Laboratory shall not be used by an independent expert employed by the accused or the accused’s attorney for any reexamination of materials previously examined by the Laboratory.”.

(n) Section 11 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.10) is repealed.

(o) Section 12 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.11) is amended as follows:

(1) The section heading is amended by striking the phrase “Science Advisory” and inserting the phrase “Science Advisory and Review” in its place.

(2) Subsection (a) is repealed.

(3) A new subsection (a-1) is added to read as follows:

“(a-1) There is established a Science Advisory and Review Board, which shall consist of 11 voting members to be appointed pursuant to section 2(f) of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective May 3, 1979 (D.C.

Law 2-142;

D.C.

Official Code § 1-523.01(f)), as follows:

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(1) Four members with experience in scientific research and methodology in a forensic science discipline and who have published in a peer-reviewed journal;

“(2) One member with experience in quality management or assurance in a forensic science or public health laboratory;

“(3) One member with experience in criminal prosecution;

“(4) One member with experience in criminal defense;

“(5) One member with expertise in human factors;

“(6) One member with expertise in statistical analysis;

“(7) One member with expertise in microbiology;

and “(8) One member with expertise in epidemiology.”.

“(a-1) There is established a Science Advisory and Review Board, which shall consist of 9 voting members to be appointed pursuant to section2(f) of the ConfirmationAct of 1978, effective May 3, 1979 (D.C.

Law 2-142;

D.C.

Official Code § 1-523.01(f)), as follows:

“(1) “(1) Four members with experience in scientific research and methodology in a forensic science discipline and who have published in a peer-reviewed journal;

“(2) One member with experience in quality management or assurance in a forensic science or public health laboratory;

“(3) One member with expertise in human factors;

“(4) One member with expertise in statistical analysis;

“(5) One member with expertise in microbiology;

and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(6) One member with expertise in epidemiology.”.

(4) A new subsection (a-2) is added to read as follows:

“(a-2)(1) Voting members of the Board shall not be currently employed by the Laboratory or another laboratory that provides services to the District, a law enforcement or public safety agency in the District, or the defense bar in the District.

“(2) Voting members may reside outside of the District.”.

(5) Subsection (b) is repealed.

(6) A new subsection (e-1) is added to read as follows:

“(e-1) Members of the Board shall be entitled to receive a stipend pursuant to section 1108(c-2)(8) of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C.

Law 2-139;

D.C.

Official Code § 1-611.08(c-2)(8)).”.

(7) Subsection (g) is amended by striking the word “meeting” and inserting the phrase “meeting and be published on the Laboratory’s website” in its place.

(8) New subsections (h) and (i) are added to read as follows:

“(h)(1) The Board shall have access to all books, accounts, records, reports, findings, and all other papers, things, or property belonging to or in use by the Laboratory that are necessary to accomplish the Board’s mission.

“(2) If the Board is denied access to any books, accounts, records, reports, or findings, or any other papers, things, or property, the reason for the denial shall:

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(A) Be submitted in writing to the Board no later than 7 days after the date of the Board’s request;

“(B) State the specific reasons for the denial, including citations to any law or regulation relied upon as authority for the denial;

and “(C) State the names of the public officials or employees responsible for the decision to deny the request.

“(i) The Laboratory shall provide funding to the Board to:

“(1) Hire and maintain staff;

“(2) Retain counsel;

and “(3) Seek an audit or review by an outside organization of the Laboratory.”.

(p) Section 13 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.12) is amended as follows:

(1) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows:

“(1) Review self-disclosures, complaints, or allegations of professional negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors that occurred in the provision of forensic science services or public health laboratory services at the Laboratory pursuant to section 13a;”.

(2) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(3) Paragraph (4) is repealed.

(4) New paragraphs (4A) and (4B) are added to read as follows:

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(4A) Review biannually and make recommendations on all competency and proficiency procedures, including position descriptions, applicable to analysts providing forensic science services;

“(4B) Seek an independent audit or review of the Laboratory’s operations every 3 years and publish the findings on the Laboratory’s website;

and”.

(5) Paragraph (5) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(q) A new section 13a is added to read as follows:

“Sec.

13a.

Process for addressing allegations of negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors.

“(a)(1) A self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation concerning professional negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors that occurs in the provision of forensic science services or public health laboratory services shall be investigated by the Laboratory.

“(2) If the Laboratory receives a self-disclosure, complaint, or becomes aware of an allegation concerning professional negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors that occurs in the provision of forensic science services or public health laboratory services, the complaint or allegation shall be:

“(A) Reported to the Board within 24 business hours after it is received by the Laboratory;

and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(B) Acknowledged by the Laboratory to the complainant within 2 business days of receipt.

“(b)(1) Upon completion of the investigation by the Laboratory into the self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation, within 2 business days, the Laboratory shall provide all relevant documents, including findings and recommended corrective actions, to the Board.

“(2) Upon receipt of the documents used by the Laboratory in its investigation into the self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation, the Board shall determine whether the complaint or allegation merits:

“(A) An investigation by the Board;

“(B) A review of the self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation for educational purposes;

“(C) Additional review by the Laboratory into the self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation;

or “(D) No further review.

“(3) The Board shall communicate its decision in writing within 10 business days after receipt to the complainant and the Director.

“(4) The Board may reconsider its disposition of a self-disclosure, complaint, or allegation if new evidence of negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors is presented to the Board.

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(c) If the Board conducts an investigation or review pursuant to subsection (b)(2)(A) or (B) of this section, the Board:

“(1) Shall prepare a written report that identifies and describes:

“(A) The methods or procedures used to identify the self-disclosure or alleged negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors;

“(B) Whether any negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors occurred;

“(C) Any corrective action required of the Laboratory;

“(D) Observations of the Board regarding the integrity and reliability of the forensic science services or public health laboratory services conducted;

“(E) Best practices identified by the Board during the investigation or review;

and “(F) Other recommendations that are relevant, as determined by the Board;

and “(2) May order:

“(A) A retrospective reexamination of other forensic science services or public health laboratory services conducted by the Laboratory that may involve professional negligence, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors;

or “(B) An evaluation of the Laboratory to review the implementation of any corrective action required or the conclusion of any retrospective reexamination.

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(d) The Board shall make all correspondence and reports completed under this section available to the public through the Laboratory’s website.”.

(r) Section 14 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.13) is amended as follows:

(1) Subsection (a) is amended as follows:

(A) Paragraph (10) is amended to read as follows:

“(10) The Director of the Laboratory;”.

(B) Paragraph (11) is amended by striking the phrase “Department.” and inserting the phrase “Laboratory;” in its place.

(C) New paragraphs (12) and (13) are added to read as follows:

“(12) The chairperson of the Council committee with jurisdiction over the Laboratory;

and “(13) An exoneree whose wrongful conviction involved the misapplication or misunderstanding of forensic science or a representative of an organization serving such persons in the District.”.

(2) Subsection (b) is repealed.

(3) Subsection (d) is amended to read as follows:

“(d) The chairperson of the Stakeholder Council shall be the Chief Medical Examiner.

In the Chief Medical Examiner’s absence, the Director of the Department of Health shall be the chairperson.”.

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (4) Subsection (e) is amended by striking the number “2” and inserting the number “4” in its place.

(5) A new subsection (f) is added to read as follows:

“(f) The Stakeholder Council may issue:

“(1) A resolution recommending termination of the Director or Chief Forensic Sciences Officer to the Mayor;

or “(2) A written finding of good cause to support termination of the Director or Chief Forensic Sciences Officer to the Mayor.

(s) Section 15 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.14) is amended as follows:

(1) Paragraph (1) is amended as follows:

(A) Subparagraph (A) is amended by striking the word “Department’s” and inserting the word “Laboratory’s” in its place.

(B) Subparagraph (B) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(2) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(t) Section 16(a)(1) (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.15(a)(1)) is amended as follows:

(1) Subparagraph (A) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(2) Subparagraph (B) is amended as follows:

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (A) The lead-in language is amended by striking the word “Department” both times it appears and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(B) Sub-subparagraph (i) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(u) Section 17 (D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.16) is amended by striking the word “Department” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

Sec.

ProcessrSection addressinggains2(f)(48) of negligence,sconduct,the misidentification,Confirmation orothertestingAct errors.of 1978, effective May 3, 1979 (D.C.

“()1)ALaw sl-dslsue,cmpait,oraleaionconcerningesonl2-142; egiene, misconduct, misidentification, or other testing errors that occurs in the provision of forensic sciencervicesublicalthboratoryvicesllinvestigatedeoard.

“2)IfheLboatryrcevesael-islsre,omlan,orbecomesawareofD.C. 393, anllgtinconcernirfesinlneliene,mscndct,msdetfiaio,oroheretig errors that occurs in the provision of forensic science services or public health laboratory services, the complaint or allegation shallbe:

“(A)Official ReportedCode tothe§ Board1-523.01(f)(48)), withinis 24amended business hours afteritisreceived by theLaboratory;and “(B) Acknowledged by the Laboratory to theread complainantas withinfollows 2as usnesdayofeeit.follows:

“()1)Upon“(48) ceptofthecomplairllgtin,heBoardhlldeterminewhetherThe hecomplairaleaionert:Science Advisory and Review Board to the Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory, established by section 12 of the Department of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act of 2011, effective August 17, 2011 (D.C.

(A)Anivetgainbytheoad;Law 19-18;

“(BAD.C. rviwfth cmpantoalegtofoeduaioapuroes “(Cdismssaofthcoplinoralgtinor “(DAnyotermthdofivetgtindemeapporitbythBord “()IreahngidetrintonthBoadshlcosietheflownfacos “(A Whthr tecomlin oraleaio cnerstheprviinof frniscinesevceorpbichat lbrtoysricsfomteLaoatr;

“BTheaviaiiyoanypesnwhocoduteanyproftefoescOfficial scinesevceorpbichatCode lbrtoysricsa§ iu;5- 1501.11).”.

“CSec.4.TheDistrictofColumbiaGovernmentComprehensiveMeritPersonnelActof1978, Telegtoftiebewentheprfrmncofthfoeniscineeffective sriesopulchelhlaoatrsevieatiseanthcomlanMarch oaleain;3, 1979 (D.C.

“DLaw Th2-139; aalblt orecrsinconctonwthtefoeniscine sriesopulchelhlaoatrsevieatiseananyasoitd iiain l 41s “E Testtsofaycrmnacasorcvlliiainascitdwihth frnicsincsevieorpblchathlbraoysrvcsaisu;

“FD.C. Te ptniaforadiinlrelvn frescscenesevce o pbichatlabrtoysriesan “G)Ay ohrfatrtawoulenhnc oderctfomacoplt ad acraeinetgainofthforni sincserie o pbi hathlaoaorserie a isean an algdproesonlnelgec,micodut msdetfctinorotertstn eor.

“()ThOfficial BarCode sa§ cmmnicteisdcsiniwriigwihn11-601.01 bsiesdaset fereeptotheoplinntadtheieto.seq.), is amended as follows:

“()TheBoadmay(a) rcosdeSection adimssdcomlan406(b) oraleainifnew(D.C. evieneofngigne,mscnuc,miietiiain,ootertsigerosiprsetdtote Boad.

“cOfficial UonrecitoftecoplinCode b§ teBordpusun1-604.06(b)) tsubetin(b()orteis Boad’detrintinprsattosbecin(b()thDircoradthChifFrescSceneamended Offcrshllprvdeanyreeanas dcuensfollows: o ifrmtintoth Bardfo ueinit invsiatoorrvew “@ Ith Barconucsaninetgainorrviwpusun tsubetin(b()A, (B)or()theBad:

(1)Salprpaeawitereorthtietfeanddsrie:(1) Paragraph (29) is amended by striking the phrase “;

“Aand” Temetodsoand poedreuseinserting tidniythallgdnelgec,a msonuc,msietfiainorotetetneror;semicolon in its place.

“B(2) WhthrParagraph ay(30) ngigneis micodctamended msietfcainby ostriking ohethe tsigerrsocredperiod “Cand AycoretvactoreuieofthLaortryinserting “Da OsevainsofteBordreadigthintgiyadreibltsemicolon oin tefrnscsiecserieorpblchalhlboaoysevcscodctd;its place.

“BENGROSSED BstprcieORIGINAL ietfidbythBoar(3) drngthinvsiatoNew oparagraphs rvewand(31) “Fand Ote(32) reomenatonare thtaradded rlvn,asdetrmneto bread thas Bar;anfollows: “2)Mayodr:

“(A“(31) ArerspcierexaiatonoFor ohrfoescscenesevcsoremployees pubiof hatthe lboaoysevieForensic cndcedbythSciences Lbraorand tamayPublic ivlvproesonlHealth detfctinorohrtetnerosorLaboratory, negienemisodut,msthe “(BAnpersonnel eauainofheLboaortoreiethimpemnttonoanyauthority coretveatoreqiedothcoclsinofnyrtrsetvereamntinis “e(1TheBordsalprvietewrtenrprthe adafomanotcofthconlsinDirector othinvsiatototecopaian,thDieto,adifrlvnttthproiiooffoescof sincsevcstothChefFrescSceceOficrthe “()ThForensic BardsalmakSciences alcrrsoneneanand rprscomleePublic udeHealth tiLaboratory; etonaalbleotepbi.

8)ecin14isamendesolws:and “(32) For employees of the Science Advisory and Review Board, the personnel authority is the Science Advisory and Review Board.”.

()Suscton()samendesfllw:(b) Section 908 (D.C.

A)Prarph(0)samendeoradasolws:Official Code § 1-609.08) is amended as follows:

“1)TheiecorfLboaor;.(1) Paragraph (18) is amended by striking the phrase “;

B)Prarah(1)isamendeystiingheprse“heDearmet”and” ndisringhehasetheaortry;nd”nislae.and inserting a semicolon in its place.

©)Anewprarph(2)sadedtoedasolos:(2) Paragraph (19) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;

“(2)and” Thehipesnin ofheConclits cmmtteplace. ithjrsitin vr te Laboratory.”.

()Suseton()iseeld.(3) A new paragraph (20) is added to read as follows:

()Suseton()isamendoredasolos:“(20) The Director of the Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory.”.

“@)ThehipesnftheStkhodrConclsal(c) eteChefMdialEamne.InSection heCiefedcalEamne’sasec,theDrctrofteDearmetofHelthhl1052a(g)(1) bete(D.C. chiresn..

()Subetin(e)isamendedyOfficial rkngtenumberCode ”§ ndinetigthe1-610.52a(g)(1)) 4nis number4”nislae.repealed.

8)Scion(d) 5samendedbyrkngteword“eprten”wheevertapersadSection inetngtewordLboatr”intslce.1108(c-2) (D.C.

t)ecin16isamendedysrkngteword“eprten”wheevertapersandOfficial inetngtewordLboatr”inislce.Code § 1-611.08(c-2)) is amended as follows:

u)Scton(1) 7isamendeystiinghewordDearmen”andisrtnghewordParagraph “(6) Lboatry”nislae.is amended by striking the phrase “;

eo..Scton()ofthetiedPlceffcrRedeploymentAmendmtof19,and” efetveSpteber9,192(DC.Law916;D..OficalCode§-6()),samendeyband tiigthephase“eprtentinserting fFoesica iece”semicolon andnetigtheprsein Fresicits cenesadPulicelthabraor”intslc,place. 43, e.8.Seton113a(1()ftheFieamsCnrolRglainsActf195,efctve epemer2,196(D..Law185;.C.fiialCode§250.3)samendedytiinghe phase“eprtmntofFoesicSincs”andisrtngtephase“ornicScenesand PuliceathLbraor”intslc.

e.9.Setin23190b)3)ofheDsrctofColumbifcalCodesamendeyb(2) sParagraph tiigthehase“DFS”ohtiestapersadinetngtephae“Fresiccinesand(7) Pis uliceathLbraor”intslc.amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “;

e.10.Fsalmpctsaemn.and” in its place.

Theoucilaopsthefsalmpctsttmetinthecmmttereortsthefsal(3) mactsatmntreuredbyscin4aoftheGnealLgiltvePrcduesActof17,A appovdOcobr16,006120tt.23;D.C.fiilCode§new 30.7).paragraph (8) is added to read as follows:

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(8)Each memberofthe ScienceAdvisoryandReviewBoard(“SARB”)appointed pursuanttosection12oftheDepartmentofForensicSciencesEstablishment Actof2011,effective August 17, 2011 (D.C.

Law 19-18;

D.C.

Official Code § 5-1501.11), shall be entitled to compensation in the form of a stipend not to exceed $50 per meeting of the SARB.”.

5.

Section 101(10) of the Address Confidentiality Act of 2018, effective July 3, 2018 (D.C.

Law 22-118;

D.C.

Official Code § 4-555.01(10)), is amended by striking the phrase “Department of Forensic Sciences” and inserting the phrase “Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory” in its place.

Sec.

6.

The Sexual Assault Victim’s Rights Act of 2014, effective November 20, 2014 (D.C.

Law 20-139;

D.C.

Official Code § 4-561.01 et seq.) is amended as follows:

(a) Section 201 (D.C.

Official Code § 4-561.01) is amended as follows:

(1) Paragraph (4) is repealed.

(2) A new paragraph (6A) is added to read as follows:

“(6A) “Laboratory” means the Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory.”.

(b) Section 202 (D.C.

Official Code § 4-561.02) is amended as follows:

(1) Subsection (a)(1) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(2) Subsection (b) is amended as follows:

(A) Paragraph (1) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” both times it appears and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (B) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” both times it appears and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(3) Subsection (b-1) is amended as follows:

(A) Paragraph (1) is amended as follows:

(i) The lead-in language is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(ii) Subparagraph (A) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(iii) Subparagraph (D) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(B) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” both times it appears and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(c) Section 205(5) (D.C.

Official Code § 4-561.05(5)) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(d) Section 210 (D.C.

Official Code § 4-561.10) is amended as follows:

(1) The section heading is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(2) The lead-in language is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (3) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” both times it appears and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(4) Paragraph (3) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” both times it appears and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(5) Paragraph (4) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” both times it appears and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(6) Paragraph (6) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(7) Paragraph (7) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(e) Section 212 (D.C.

Official Code § 4-561.12) is amended as follows:

(1) Subsection (c)(16) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(2) Subsection (h)(1) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

(f) Section 214(b)(5) (D.C.

Official Code § 4-561.14(b)(5)) is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” and inserting the word “Laboratory” in its place.

Sec.

7.

Section 2(f) of the Retired Police Officer Redeployment Amendment Act of 1992, effective September 29, 1992 (D.C.

Law 9-163;

D.C.

Official Code § 5-761(f)), is amended by ENGROSSED ORIGINAL striking the phrase “Department of Forensic Sciences” and inserting the phrase “Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory” in its place.

Sec.

8.

Section 1013(a)(1)(J) of the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975, effective April 27, 2021 (D.C.

Law 23-274;

D.C.

Official Code § 7-2510.13), is amended by striking the phrase “Department of Forensic Sciences” and inserting the phrase “Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory” in its place.

Sec.

9.

Section 23-1910(b)(3) of the District of Columbia Official Code is amended by striking the phrase “DFS” both times it appears and inserting the phrase “Forensic Sciences and Public Health Laboratory” in its place.

Sec.

10.

Applicability.

(a) This act shall apply upon the date of inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan.

(b) The Chief Financial Officer shall certify the date of the inclusion of the fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan, and provide notice to the Budget Director of the Council for certification.

(c)(1) The Budget Director shall cause the notice of the certification to be published in the District of Columbia Register.

(2) The date of publication of the notice of the certification shall not affect the applicability of this act.

Sec.

Fiscal impact statement.

ENGROSSED ORIGINAL The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.

2038;

D.C.

Official Code § 1-301.47a).

Sec.

12.

TisatsaltkeefcfoloinappoalbyteMaor(ointeeenofveobThis teact Mayr,acinbythConcltooeriethveo,a60-ayprodoshall cnresonlreiwastake proiddinscin60(c()ofteDititoColubieffect Hoefollowing RleAt,aprveapproval Dceberby 24,173(8Sttthe 83Mayor DC.OfcalCde§(or 12602c(),andpbictonithDisrcofin Columbieitr.the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 60-day period of congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(2) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.

21813;

D.C.

Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(2)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register.

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