B 26-0661 — Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026
Last action — Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 13, 2026
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In plain language
This bill supports the budget for the fiscal year 2027.
The bill outlines the budgetary provisions and allocations for the fiscal year 2027. It includes financial support measures to enable government operations and services for that year.
Summary
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026
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What changed in the latest version
7745 added · 7305 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill B 26-0661 include several new subtitles that address important topics such as telework policies, funding for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, and support for paid parental and family leave. These additions aim to respond to the evolving needs of residents and the economy, particularly in light of challenges posed by the post-pandemic recovery, such as changes in work patterns and economic growth. By updating the budget to include provisions like lobbying fee reform and funding for community events, the bill seeks to enhance local governance and support for diverse community needs. This matters because it reflects a proactive approach to managing public resources and ensuring that community voices are heard and supported.
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the Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Local Budget Emergency Act of2026, the Fiscal Year 2025 RevisedLocal BudgetTemporaryActof2026, and the Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Local Budget Emergency Declaration Resolution of2026.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I.GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT.....................................................
6 SUBTITLE A.
TELEWORK POLICIES.............................................................................
6 SUBTITLE B.
LIMITATION ON LIABILITY AGAINST THE DISTRICT .................
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8 SUBTITLE C.
DISTRICT EMPLOYEE PAID PARENTAL, FAMILY, AND MEDICAL LEAVE ................................................................................................................
8 SUBTITLED.
LOBBYIST LATE FILING PENALTY..........................................11.......
SUBTITLE E.
1222 SUBTITLE F.
1424 TITLESUBTITLE II.ECONOMICG. DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION.......................................
15MLK SUBTITLEJR. A.
DAY PARADE FUNDING.......................................................
25 SUBTITLE H.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FUND...............................
27 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL SUBTITLE I.
OIG OVERSIGHT CLARIFICATION.....................................................
35 SUBTITLE J.
GRANT CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS................................
36 SUBTITLE K.
LGBTQ COMMUNITY GRANT.............................................................
38 TITLE II.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION.......................................
40 SUBTITLE A.
1540 SUBTITLE B.
1845 SUBTITLE C.
1947 SUBTITLED.SUBTITLE D.
DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER FEDERAL PROPERTIESPROPERTIES............... ...............
2452 SUBTITLE E.
3061 SUBTITLE F.
FEDERALROSEMOUNT PROPERTIESCENTER TAXGRANT............................................................ FUND....................................................
3567 SUBTITLE G.
3867 SUBTITLE H.
FOODO POLICYSTREET FUNCTIONS..................................................................SE EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY.............................
4375 SUBTITLE I.
4377 SUBTITLE J.
4581 SUBTITLE K.
NUISANCEEVENTS ABATEMENTDC ANDGRANTS.............................................................................. VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION RULES...................................................................................................
4683 SUBTITLE L.
NET-ZEROCLEAN ENERGY CODE...................................................................DC BUILDING CODE MODIFICATIONS............
4784 SUBTITLE M.
ARTINCLUSIONARY ALLZONING NIGHTTHIRD SPONSORSHIPS......................................................PARTY INCOME VERIFICATION...................................................................................................................
4786 SUBTITLE N.
GREATER WASHINGTON HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENGROSSED ORIGINAL GRANTS................................................................................................................................
4989 SUBTITLE O.
4990 SUBTITLE P.
INDUSTRIALLRSP REVENUEVOUCHERS BONDFOR FORWARDFAMILIES COMMITMENTEXITING PROGRAMRAPID ...........................................................................................................................REHOUSING .................................................................................................................................................
5091 SUBTITLE Q.
DMPEDCREATIVE GRANTMAKINGECONOMY AUTHORITY.............................................GRANT PROGRAM RULES.......................
5191 SUBTITLE R.
5193 SUBTITLE S.
CERTIFICATERHODE OFISLAND OCCUPANCYAVENUE, FEENE, .................................................AND 12TH STREET, NE, RETAIL GRANTS................................................................................................................................
5293 SUBTITLE T.
CORPORATE FILING FEES..................................................................FEES.................................................................
53101 SUBTITLE U.
GOLDEN TRIANGLE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT......DISTRICT....
60103 SUBTITLE V.
HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM...................................PROGRAM.................................
61103 SUBTITLE W.
CHILDREN’S NATIONAL HOSPITAL................................................HOSPITAL..............................................
61104 SUBTITLE X.
NONPROFIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TAX RELIEF CLARIFICATION................................................................................................CLARIFICATION..............................................................................................
62104 SUBTITLE Y.
RELEASES OF DEEDS OF TRUST........................................................TRUST......................................................
62105 SUBTITLE Z.
HOUSING PRODUCTION TRUST FUNDFUND........................................... REPORTING....................
63106 TITLESUBTITLE III.AA.
PUBLICFILM, SAFETYTELEVISION, AND JUSTICE.......................................................................ENTERTAINMENT REBATE FUND OPTIMIZATION................................................................................................................
67112 SUBTITLE A.BB.
PUBLICPROTECTING SERVICESADJACENT HOTELAND OCCUPANCYADJOINING FEE................................HOMEOWNERS ENGROSSED ORIGINAL CLARIFICATION..............................................................................................................
67113 SUBTITLE B.CC.
METROPOLITANSTREETSCAPE POLICEFUND DEPARTMENTCLARIFICATION....................................... CADET PROGRAM...
69114 SUBTITLE C.DD.
CRIMINALINTERNET BACKGROUNDGAMING CHECKS.................................................REVENUE FUND..........................................
69115 SUBTITLE D.EE.
METROPOLITANARTS POLICEAND DEPARTMENTHUMANITIES SENIORGRANTS................................................. POLICE OFFICER ELIGIBILITY....................................................................................................
72117 SUBTITLE E.FF.
METROPOLITANDMPED POLICEGRANTS.................................................................................. DEPARTMENT TRAINING ACADEMY COLLEGE CREDIT............................................................................................................
73118 SUBTITLE F.GG.
HOMELANDSTADIUM SECURITYARMORY COMMISSIONMETRO DISSOLUTIONFUNDING....................................... ................
73120 SUBTITLE G.HH.
SAFEEQUITABLE PASSAGEINDUSTRIAL PROGRAM...................................................................LAND USE...........................................
76121 TITLESUBTITLE IV.II.
PUBLICART EDUCATIONALL SYSTEM........................................................................NIGHT SPONSORSHIPS.....................................................
76121 SUBTITLETITLE A.III.
UNIFORMPUBLIC PERSAFETY STUDENTAND FUNDINGJUSTICE..................................................................... FORMULA.............................
76123 SUBTITLE B.A.
ADVANCEDSAFE TECHNICALPASSAGE CENTERSPROGRAM................................................................. FUND.......................................
85123 SUBTITLE C.B.
DISTRICTHOMELAND OFSECURITY COLUMBIACOMMISSION PUBLICDISSOLUTION.............. SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICES FUND .....................................................................................................................................
86124 SUBTITLE D.C.
ALTERNATIVECRIMINAL SCHOOLBACKGROUND BREAKFASTCHECKS............................................... SERVING MODEL ..........
86127 SUBTITLE E.D.
EDUCATIONPUBLIC THROUGHSAFETY EMPLOYMENTGRANTS................................................................... PROGRAM....................
87130 SUBTITLETITLE F.IV.
UNIVERSALPUBLIC PAIDEDUCATION LEAVE......................................................................SYSTEM.......................................................................
89132 SUBTITLE G.A.
CHARTERUNIFORM SCHOOLPER FACILITYSTUDENT ALLOWANCE................................FUNDING FORMULA...........................
91132 SUBTITLE H.B.
EARLYADVANCED CHILDHOODTECHNICAL EDUCATORCENTERS PAYFUND..................................... EQUITY FUND................
91140 SUBTITLE I.C.
ATTENDANCE-RELATEDDISTRICT DATAOF SHARING.......................................COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOOD SERVICES FUND ...................................................................................................................................
94142 78SUBTITLE TITLED. V.
HUMANALTERNATIVE SUPPORTSCHOOL SERVICES............................................................................BREAKFAST SERVING MODEL ........
94143 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL SUBTITLE A.E.
RAPIDEDUCATION RE-HOUSING...............................................................................THROUGH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM..................
94143 SUBTITLE B.F.
AIDSUNIVERSAL DRUGPAID ASSISTANCELEAVE.................................................................... FUND.........................................................
95146 SUBTITLE C.G.
COMMERCIALCERTIFIED PETNURSE FACILITIESAIDE ANDWORKFORCE PETSUPPORT..................... FOOD REGISTRATION .................................................................................................................
96149 SUBTITLE D.H.
SCHOOLEARLY HEALTHCHILDHOOD SERVICESEDUCATOR ...........................................................PAY EQUITY FUND..............
100150 SUBTITLE E.I.
TOBACCOCOMMUNITY PERMIT...............................................................................SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM..................................
101151 SUBTITLE F.J.
TRUANCYDCPS REDUCTIONEDUCATOR PROGRAMS...............................................EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE WORKING GROUP ..........................................................................................................
102156 SUBTITLE G.K.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION MICROCENTERS ................
159 SUBTITLE L.
PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT.....................................
163 SUBTITLE M.
HEALTHY SCHOOLS ...........................................................................
164 SUBTITLE N.
DC SCORES FUNDING..........................................................................
165 SUBTITLE O.
SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING..........
165 SUBTITLE P.
CHILDCARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM....................................................
166 SUBTITLE Q.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MATH TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................................................................
167 SUBTITLE R.
ADULT LITERACY ACCESS GRANT................................................
169 SUBTITLE S.
YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY PILOT ...........................................
169 TITLE V.
HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES..........................................................................
171 SUBTITLE A.
RAPID RE-HOUSING.............................................................................
171 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL SUBTITLE B.
AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE FUND........................................................
172 SUBTITLE C.
COMMERCIAL PET FACILITIES.......................................................
174 SUBTITLE D.
SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM STABILIZATION AND OVERSIGHT............................................................................
177 SUBTITLE E.
TOBACCO PERMIT FEES.....................................................................
181 SUBTITLE F.
TRUANCY REDUCTION PILOT PROGRAM....................................
187 SUBTITLE G.
104191 SUBTITLE H.
EMERGENCYDEPARTMENT RENTALOF ASSISTANCEHUMAN PROGRAM........................SERVICES GRANTS..........................
104191 TITLESUBTITLE VI.I.
OPERATIONSFOOD ANDPOLICY INFRASTRUCTUREFUNCTIONS................................................................. .....................................................
105192 SUBTITLE A.J.
FARMERS MARKET SUPPORT GRANTS .........................................
193 SUBTITLE K.
GROCERY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM EXTENSION...................
193 SUBTITLE L.
988 LIFELINE SUPPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY FUND ESTABLISHMENT............................................................................................................
195 SUBTITLE M.
DC HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE .........................................................
207 SUBTITLE N.
OPIOID ABATEMENT DIRECTED FUNDING .................................
209 SUBTITLE O.
IMPROVING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ACCESS ...............................
210 SUBTITLE P.
HUMAN SERVICES PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE.................
212 SUBTITLE Q.
HUMAN SERVICES RESOURCE UTILIZATION ............................
214 SUBTITLE R.
TANF ELIGIBILITY DURING PREGNANCY ...................................
218 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL SUBTITLE S.
PUBLIC BENEFITS SECURITY CLARIFICATION..........................
219 SUBTITLE T.
CHILD SUPPORT IMPROVEMENT....................................................
219 SUBTITLE U.
FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER GRANT PROGRAM ...............................................................................................................................................
222 SUBTITLE V.
HEALTH BENEFIT CONFORMING AMENDMENT.......................
223 SUBTITLE W.
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SUPPORT GRANT.......................
223 TITLE VI.
OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................
224 SUBTITLE A.
105224 SUBTITLE B.
109230 SUBTITLE C.
112233 SUBTITLE D.
DISTRICTADMINISTRATIVE ENERGYHEARING FUND...................................................................RESPONSIBILITY..........................
112234 SUBTITLE E.
112237 SUBTITLE F.
124252 SUBTITLE G.
125252 SUBTITLE H.
126253 SUBTITLE I.
HAZARDOUS WASTE AND TOXIC CHEMICAL SOURCE ENGROSSED ORIGINAL REDUCTION FUND..........................................................................................................
127255 SUBTITLE J.
127255 SUBTITLE K.
127256 SUBTITLE L.
131260 SUBTITLE M.
USER FEES FOR EVENTS ON LANDSDOEE MANAGED BYLANDS............ THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT................................................
131261 SUBTITLE N.
132262 SUBTITLE O.
133263 SUBTITLE P.
136267 SUBTITLE Q.
136267 SUBTITLE R.
137269 TITLESUBTITLE VII.S.
FINANCECARRIER-FOR-HIRE AND REVENUE..............................................................................FOOD ACCESS SUPPORT...................
138269 SUBTITLE A.T.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS PROGRAM.....................................................
272 SUBTITLE U.
ZERO WASTE ACCELERATION........................................................
274 SUBTITLE V.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS STUDY .........................................
275 SUBTITLE W.
ADVANCING COMMUNITY NEEDS AT WARD 5 RECREATION CENTERS............................................................................................................................
277 SUBTITLE X.
ADULT LEARNER TRANSIT SUBSIDY.............................................
279 SUBTITLE Y.
CRIAC CLARIFICATION......................................................................
279 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL SUBTITLE Z.
DC WATER LATE FEE CLARIFICATION ........................................
282 SUBTITLE AA.
DISTRICT WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT CLARIFICATION.
282 SUBTITLE BB.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FINANCING BOND CAP.........................
285 SUBTITLE CC.
ENFORCING TRUCK-RESTRICTED ROUTES AMENDMENT ACT OF 2026.......................................................................................................................
286 SUBTITLE DD.
DDOT GRANT AUTHORITY.............................................................
287 SUBTITLE EE.
PERFORMANCE PARKING ZONE FUND MODIFICATION.......
288 TITLE VII.
FINANCE AND REVENUE...............................................................................
292 SUBTITLE A.
138292 SUBTITLE B.
138292 SUBTITLE C.
140295 SUBTITLE D.
MEDICALWEST CANNABISEND TAX..................................................................LIBRARY/FIREHOUSE MAINTENANCE FUND........
142297 SUBTITLE E.
142297 SUBTITLE F.
154312 SUBTITLE G.
168328 SUBTITLE H.
180343 SUBTITLE I.
TAX CONFORMITY...............................................................................CODE CONFORMITY AND CLARIFICATION........................
181344 SUBTITLE J.
PAY-AS-YOU GO CAPITAL REQUIREMENT..................................REQUIREMENT...................................
196362 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL SUBTITLE K.
PASS-THROUGH ENTITY TAXATION .........................................................................................
196363 SUBTITLE L.
197364 SUBTITLE M.
SPECIAL FUND TRANSFERS .........................................................................................................................
198366 TITLESUBTITLE VIII.N.
NAVY YARD BID REDESIGNATION .................................................
371 SUBTITLE O.
SOUTHWEST BID FEDERAL BUILDING DISPOSALS PREPARATION.................................................................................................................
372 SUBTITLE P.
UNINCORPORATED BUSINESS TAX.................................................
373 SUBTITLE Q.
BALLPARK PRESERVATION CLARIFICATION ...........................
376 SUBTITLE R.
BOARD OF REVIEW FOR ANTI-DEFICIENCY VIOLATIONS....
377 SUBTITLE S.
UNION MARKET TIF BOND ISSUANCE AUTHORITY EXTENSION ...............................................................................................................................................
378 SUBTITLE T.
RULE 736 REPEALS...............................................................................
379 SUBTITLE U.
BORROWING FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS........................................
380 SUBTITLE V.
REVISED REVENUE AND LOCAL RESERVES...............................
381 SUBTITLE W.
SUBJECT TO FUNDING REPEALS AND MODIFICATIONS .......
383 TITLE VIII.
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.......................................................................
386 SUBTITLE A.
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS..............................................................
386 TITLE IX.
EFFECTIVE DATE ...............................................
200390 ENGROSSED ORIGINAL BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this act may be cited as the “Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026”.
Official Code § 1-601.01 et seq.), is amended by adding a new section 201a1202b to read as follows:
201a.1202b.
“(b) No personnel authority or agency shall establish its own telework policy, unless authorized by the Mayor, and no personnel authority or agency shall implement a telework policy other than the policy established by the Mayor pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, unless authorized by the Mayor.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(e) No personnel authority or agency may enter into a collective bargaining agreement that includes or requires a telework policy.policy;
“(f)provided, Forthat thethis purposessubsection shall not apply to collective bargaining agreements existing as of thisthe section,effective date of the term:Telework Policy Amendment Emergency Act of 2026, [CITE].
“(1)“(f) “Agency”This shall have the meaning set forth in section 301(1) and shall includeapply agencies not otherwise subject to thisagencies act, except for the Council and agenciespersonnel ofauthorities theotherwise legislativeexempt branchfrom ofthis thetitle Districtor government.act;
“(2)except, “Routinethat telework”it meansshall anot teleworkapply arrangementto inthe whichSuperior anCourt employeeof isthe authorizedDistrict toof teleworkColumbia, onthe anDistrict ongoingof basis.Columbia Court of Appeals, the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, or the Council or other agencies of the legislative branch of the District government.
“(3) “Situational telework” means a temporary telework arrangement in which the employee is authorized to telework due to specific, temporary personal circumstances which prevent the employee from working from a District government office or worksite or for another specific, temporary circumstance approved by the personnel authority.
“(4)(A) “Telework” means an arrangement in which an employee performs employment duties at their home or other location that is not a District government office or worksite during hours that constitute their official tour of duty.
“(B) The term “telework” includes both routine telework and situational telework.”.
Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), may issue rules to implement the provisions of this section.”.section.
“(h) For the purposes of this section, the term:
“(1) “Routine telework” means a telework arrangement in which an employee is authorized to telework on an ongoing basis.
“(2) “Situational telework” means a temporary telework arrangement in which the employee is authorized to telework due to specific, temporary personal circumstances that prevent the employee from working from a District government office or worksite or due to another specific, temporary circumstance approved by the personnel authority.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(3)(A) “Telework” means an arrangement in which an employee performs employment duties at the employee’s home or at another location that is not a District government office or worksite during hours that constitute the employee’s official tour of duty.
“(B) The term “telework” includes both routine telework and situational telework.
LIMITATIONADVISORY ONNEIGHBORHOOD LIABILITYCOMMISSIONS AGAINSTFUNDING THEFLEXIBILITY DISTRICTSUPPORT Sec.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Limitation“Advisory onNeighborhood LiabilityCommissions AgainstFunding theFlexibility DistrictSupport ofAmendment Columbia Act of 2026”.
LimitationThe onAdvisory liabilityNeighborhood forCommissions unliquidatedAct damageof claims1975, againsteffective theOctober District.10, 1975 (D.C.
(a)Law The1-21; liability of the District of Columbia, including its instrumentalities, for unliquidated damages to persons or property arising out of the same incident or occurrence shall not exceed $500,000 regardless of the number of claimants or beneficiaries who share in the award;
except,D.C. that the liability of the District of Columbia for unliquidated damages to persons or property arising from intentional wrongful acts or omissions shall not exceed $1 million for all claims arising out of the same incident or occurrence, regardless of the number of claimants or beneficiaries who share in the award.
(b)Official NoCode portion§ of1-309.01 anet awardseq.), against the District for unliquidated damages to a person may include noneconomic damages unless a claimant first establishes that the claimant incurred reasonable and necessary medical expenses of more than $10,000 due to the act or omission of the District of Columbia for which the claim is made,amended exceptas infollows: the case of an injury resulting in permanent disfigurement or death or resulting from an intentional wrongful act.
(c)(a) ThisSection section13(n-1) shall(D.C. apply to all claims or causes of action against the District of Columbia, including its instrumentalities, filed in any court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction on or after October 1, 2026.
Official Code § 1-309.10(n-1)) is amended by striking the period and inserting the phrase “.
A copy of the report or newsletter shall be filed with the Council, the Mayor, and the OANC.” in its place.
(b) Section 16 (D.C.
Official Code § 1-309.13) is amended as follows:
(1) Subsection (d)(3) is repealed.
(2) Subsection (f)(2A)(A)(ii) is amended to read as follows:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(ii) Fully documented as being approved by the Commission in the meeting minutes, which shall be signed by either the Secretary or Chairperson;
and”.
(3) Subsection (j) is amended as follows:
(A) Paragraph (1) is amended as follows:
(i) Strike the phrase “the minutes of all meetings” and insert the phrase “the signed minutes of all meetings” in its place.
(ii) Strike the phrase “this section.
A financial report shall” and insert the phrase “this section.
In instances when an incomplete report is filed, a Commission can file an amended report within 45 days after the due date of that report as established in this paragraph.
A financial report shall” in its place.
(B) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the word “approved” and inserting the phrase “received and accepted” in its place.
(C) Paragraph (3)(A) is amended as follows:
(i) Sub-subparagraph (i) is amended to read as follows:
“(i) If a Commission has failed to timely file 2 or more quarterly reports received and accepted by the OANC, the OANC shall recommend withholding the allotments associated with the quarterly reports until the Commission files the required reports and associated documentation.”.
(ii) Paragraph (ii) is amended as follows:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (I) Strike the word “had” and insert the word “has” in its place.
(II) Strike the phrase “allotment approved” and insert the phrase “report received and accepted” in its place.
(4) Subsection (m) is amended as follows:
(A) Paragraph (3) is amended as follows:
(i) The lead-in language is amended by striking the phrase “consistent with the grant application, complete with receipts” and inserting the phrase “consistent with the grant application, which may be in the form of a close out report or on a form supplied by the OANC, complete with receipts” in its place.
(ii) Subparagraph (A) is amended to read as follows:
“(A) May prohibit all Commissions from providing a grant to any past grant recipient that:
“(i) Used grant funds contrary to the associated grant application and budget;
“(ii) Failed to submit the receipt for expenditures made under the grant;
or “(iii) Failed to refund to the ANC unspent grant monies or monies spent contrary to the grant application;”.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (iii) Subparagraph (B) is amended by striking the phrase “this paragraph.” and inserting the phrase “this paragraph;
and” in its place.
(iv) A new subparagraph (C) is added to read as follows:
“(C) May withhold from future allotments an amount equal to the amount awarded to any applicant on the list of prohibited grantees.”.
(5) Subsection (r) is amended as follows:
(A) The existing text is designated as paragraph (1).
(B) A new paragraph (2) is added to read as follows:
“(2) When Commission funds are used to pay for the cost or use of a telephone, the contact number of that telephone must be publicly available.”.
(c) Section 18(c) (D.C.
Official Code § 1-309.15(c)) is amended as follows:
(1) Paragraph (7) is amended by striking the phrase “templates for staff payroll forms, grant applications, and” and inserting the phrase “templates for grant applications and” in its place.
(2) Paragraph (16) is amended by striking the phrase “financial reports, and approving or disapproving” and inserting the phrase “financial reports, and recommending the approval or disapproval of” in its place.
(3) Paragraph (19) is amended by striking the phrase “;
and,” and inserting a semicolon in its place.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (4) Paragraph (20) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the phrase “;
and” in its place.
(5) A new subparagraph (21) is added to read as follows:
“(21) Providing Commissions with official websites and the technical assistance related to maintaining and updating them by October 1, 2027.”.
provided, that for the purposes of using paidqualifying family leave or paidqualifying medical leave, the term “eligible employee” means a District government employee, including an employee of an independent agency, who has worked for the District ENGROSSED ORIGINAL government for at least 180 days, without a break in service, as of the date on which the paidqualifying family leave or paidqualifying medical leave will be used.taken.
“(B) The term “eligible employee” doesshall not include:
“(i) A temporary employee appointed for lessfewer than 90 days;
(2) Paragraph (5)(5)(C) is amended to read as follows:
(A)“(C) SubparagraphA (B)spouse isor amendeddomestic bypartner;”. striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the phrase “;
or” in its place.
(B) Subparagraph (C) is amended to read as follows:
“(C) A spouse or domestic partner.”.
(C) Subparagraphs (D) and (E) are repealed.
“(c-1)(1) To the extent practicable, an eligible employee shall, before using paid leave,leave under this section, provide written notice to theirthe employee’s personnel authority or agency of the need for the use of paid leave and of the expected date or dates on which the employee intends to use paid leave.
“(3) The written notice shall include a reason for the use of paid leave,leave. within the parameters of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, approved August 21, 1996 (Pub.
L.ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(4) If the use of paid leave is foreseeable, the employee shall provide the written notice at least 10 days, or as early as possible, in advance of the use of the paid leave.
No.“(5) If the use of paid leave is unforeseeable, the employee shall provide a notification, either oral or written, before the start of the work shift for which the paid leave is being used.
104-191;
110 Stat.
1936).
“(4) If the use of paid leave is foreseeable, the written notice shall be provided at least 10 days, or as early as possible, in advance of the use of the paid leave.
“(5) If the use of paid leave is unforeseeable, a notification, either oral or written, shall be provided before the start of the work shift for which the paid leave is being used.
“(7) If the agency determines that the use of paid leave under this section for planned medical treatment, for intermittent leave, or for leave on a reduced leave schedule is likely to interfere with the operations of the agency, the agency and the eligible employee shall engage in good-faith negotiations onregarding alternate dates or hours for the use of the paid leave.leave.”.
The agency may deny the use of paid leave under this section if an employee does not agree to a reasonable request to revise the dates or hours for the use of the paid leave.”.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (4) A new subsection (d-1) is added to read as follows:
“(d-1)(1) An employee, other than an employee serving in a probationary capacity, using paid parental, family, or medical leave shall be required to enter into a continuation of service agreement.
The continuation of service agreement shall require the employee to continue to serve as a District employee for 128 weeks after the useemployee’s ofreturn thefrom paidan parental,approved family,period orof medical leave.
LOBBYISTLOBBYING LATEFEES FILINGAND PENALTYPENALTIES REFORM Sec.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Lobbyist“Lobbying LateFees Filingand PenaltyPenalties Reform Amendment Act of 2026”.
SectionTitle 232(c)II of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, effective April 27, 2012 (D.C.
Official Code § 1-1162.32(c)),1-1162.27 et seq.), is amended byas strikingfollows: the phrase “up to 60 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)” and inserting the phrase “up to 60 days” in its place.
(a) Section 227 (D.C.
Official Code § 1-1162.27) is amended as follows:
(1) Subsection (b) is amended as follows:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (A) Paragraph (1) is amended by striking the figure “$350” and inserting the figure “$500” in its place.
(B) Paragraph (2) is amended as follows:
(i) Strike the figure “$100” and insert the figure “$250” in its place.
(ii) Strike the phrase “501(c)(3)” both times it appears and insert the phrase “501(c)(3) or (4)” in its place.
(2) Subsection (c)(3) is amended to read as follows:
“(3) The funds in the Lobbyist Fund shall be used by the Board as follows:
“(A) The registration fee for lobbyists collected pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section shall be used as follows:
“(1) $350 of each registration fee shall be used solely for the purpose of administering and enforcing this title;
and “(2) $150 of each registration fee shall be transferred to the General Fund.
“(B) The registration fee for lobbyists for nonprofit organizations collected pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of this section shall be used as follows:
“(1) $100 of each registration fee shall be used solely for the purpose of administering and enforcing this title;
and ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(2) $150 of each registration fee shall be transferred to the General Fund.”.
(b) Section 228(a) (D.C.
Official Code § 1-1162.28(a)) is amended as follows:
(1) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “public;” and inserting the phrase “public;
or” in its place.
(2) Paragraph (3) is amended by striking the phrase “;
or” and inserting a period in its place.
(3) Paragraph (4) is repealed.
(c) Section 232(c) (D.C.
Official Code § 1-1162.32(c)) is amended by striking the phrase “$100 per day up to 60 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)” and inserting the phrase “$200 per day up to 60 days” in its place.
For the purposes of this subtitle, the term “Mayor-elect” means:means the person who is certified as the successful candidate for the office of Mayor by the Board of Elections following the 2026 general election held to determine the Mayor or, prior to such certification, the person announced and published by the Board of Elections as the unofficial winner of the 2026 general ENGROSSED ORIGINAL election for Mayor;
(a)provided, Thethat such person whowas isannounced certified as the successfulunofficial candidatewinner forwith thea officemargin of Mayorvictory by the Board of Electionsat followingleast the2% 2026of general election held to determine the Mayor;votes cast.
and (b) For the period of time between the general election and such certification, the person announced and published by the Board of Elections as the unofficial winner of the general election for Mayor, if such person was announced as the unofficial winner with a margin of victory of at least 2% of the votes cast.
Purpose.
This subtitle authorizes the Mayor to take appropriate action to assure continuity in the execution of the laws and in the conduct of the executive affairs of the District government.
The purpose of this subtitle is to provide for the orderly transfer of the executive duties and responsibilities of the executive branch of the District government with the expiration of the term of office of a Mayor and the assumption of those duties and responsibilities by a new Mayor.
Sec.
1044.
Official Code § 1-1-204.22), 204.22), may:
(a)(1) Make available to the Mayor-elect office space, furniture, furnishings, office machines, and supplies, at whatever place or places within the District the Mayor shall designate, at no cost to the Mayor-elect and histheir or her transition staff;
and (b)(2) Make payments to the Mayor-elect to reimburse the Mayor-elect for payments made, or to pay for costs incurred by the Mayor-elect, for the following:
(1)(A) Compensation for the transition staff of the Mayor-elect at a rate that does not exceed the ratemaximum prescribedsalary set forth in the most recent non-union Excepted Service salary schedule approved by the Council pursuant to section 1106 of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3,19793, 1979 (D.C.
Law 2-139;2- 139;
Official Code § 1-1-611.06); 601.01 et seq.);
provided, that a person who holds a position in, or is considered to be an employee of, the District government shall not receive compensation as a member of the Mayor-Mayor-elect’s elect’s transition staff under this subtitle;
(2)ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (B) Reasonable expenses for the procurement by the Mayor-elect of services of any expert or consultant, or organization thereof;
(3)(C) Reasonable expenses incurred by the Mayor-elect for printing, binding, and duplicating;
(4)(D) Reasonable postage or mailing expenses incurred by the Mayor-elect consistent with the Official Correspondence Regulations, effective April 7, 1977 (D.C.
and (5)(E) Reasonable expenses for communications equipment and services.
1045.1044.
The aggregate amount of payments made under section 1043 of this subtitle shall not exceed $300,000.
1046.1045.
(b) The report prepared pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted to the Council and the Chief Financial Officer by March 31, 2027.
Section 332h(b)(2) of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, effective May 5, 2018 (D.C.
“(2)(A) If a participating candidate’s certification is revoked pursuant to section 332c(c)(2), (3), or (4) or, due to fraudulent activities, (5),activities, section 332c(c)(5), the participating candidate shall be personally liable for any expended base amount or matching payments.
“(B) Upon the application of a participating candidate, the Campaign Finance Board may reduce in whole or in part the participating candidate’s personal liability under subparagraph (A) of this paragraphparagraph; if the participating candidate terminates his or her candidacy as described in section 332c(c)(4) for good cause not within the candidate’s control, such as health reasons, or if the imposition of personal liability under subparagraph (A) of this paragraph would result in financial hardship for the participating candidate;
provided, that athe candidate’sparticipating terminationcandidate ofterminated his or her candidacy for good cause not within the candidate’s control, such as health reasons, and not due to the candidate’s low standing in polls, limited success in raising funds for his or her candidacy, low expectation of electoral success,success or similar electoral reasons, or termination of his or her candidacy for political reasons, which shall not be considered good cause.”.cause.
“(C) A candidate applying for relief under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph shall provide sufficient documentation in support of their claim including medical records, financial statements, and any other documentation required by the Office of Campaign Finance.”.
SUBTITLE G.
MLK JR.
DAY PARADE FUNDING ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Sec.
1061.
Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday DC Parade Act of 2026”.
Sec.
1062.
Definitions For the purposes of this subtitle, the term:
(1) “Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday DC Parade” means the annual parade and associated activities held in the District to celebrate and commemorate the life, legacy, and service of Reverend Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
(2) “Host” means the Martin Luther King Holiday DC Committee, or a nonprofit successor or affiliate organization designated by the Martin Luther King Holiday DC Committee, that is responsible for organizing, operating, and applying for District permits or approvals for the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday DC Parade.
Sec.
1063.
District support for the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday DC Parade.
(a)(1) The Mayor shall waive all fees for the costs of services, as determined by the Mayor, incurred by the host for administering the special annual events collectively known as the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday DC Parade;
provided, that any expediting fees or penalties incurred by the host shall not be waived.
(2) Fees waived pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL (A) Special Event User Fees required by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection;
(B) Special Event User Fees and other fees required by the Metropolitan Police Department;
(C) Special Event User Fees and other fees required by the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration;
(D) On-site permitting and monitoring inspectors, on-site monitoring fees, Advanced Life Support Units, EMS bicycle teams and ambulance carts, use of trucks, and other fees required by the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services;
(E) Food vendor inspection fees and other fees required by the Department of Health;
(F) Clean-up prior to and after the event, trash removal, towing services, and other fees required by the Department of Public Works;
and (G) Flag installation and removal, traffic control officer assistance, variable message boards, and other fees required by the Department of Transportation.
SUBTITLE H.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FUND Sec.1071.
Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Office of the Attorney General Fund Amendment Act of 2026”.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL Sec.
1072.
The Attorney General for the District of Columbia Clarification and Elected Term Amendment Act of 2010, effective May 27, 2010 (D.C.
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Action History
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Legislative Meeting
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Legislative Meeting
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Committee of the Whole
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Committee Mark-up of B26-0661 by the Committee of the Whole
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Public Hearing on B26-0661
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Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0661 Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Committee of the Whole
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Referred to Committee of the Whole
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B26-0661 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
Sponsors
- Phil Mendelson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % 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 |
| Doni Crawford | — | Yea |
| Janeese Lewis George | — | Yea |
| Matthew Frumin | — | Yea |
| Phil Mendelson | — | Yea |
| Robert C. White, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Trayon White, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Wendell Felder | — | Yea |
| Zachary Parker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Anita Bonds | — | Yea |
| Brianne K. Nadeau | — | Yea |
| Brooke Pinto | — | Yea |
| Charles Allen | — | Yea |
| Christina Henderson | — | Yea |
| Doni Crawford | — | Yea |
| Janeese Lewis George | — | Yea |
| Matthew Frumin | — | Yea |
| Phil Mendelson | — | Yea |
| Robert C. White, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Trayon White, Sr. | — | Yea |
| Wendell Felder | — | Yea |
| Zachary Parker | — | Yea |
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