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ANACT.
D.C. ACT 26-146
INTHECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA
SEPTEMBER 3,2625
Toenactandamend,onanemergencybasis,provisionsoflawnecesserytosupporttheFiscal
“Year2026budgetandforotherpumposes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE L,GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT,
SUBVISLE A, FOLA CLARIFICATION.
SUBIINU
B.CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY AFVATR!
SUBTITLE €.SURPLUS PROPERTY FUND
SUBTITLE D.RECREATIONAL FACTLITLESASSESSMENT
SUBTITLE E.HUMAN SERVICES GRANT ADMINISTRATION
SUBTITLE F.ANC FUNDING FLEXIBILISYCLARTRICATION.
SUBTITLE G.COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCALION AND RESOURCES GRANT
PROGRAM
SUBLITLE BH,ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BUDGET DELAYS
TITLE LL,ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION.
SUBTII .BUILDING CONVERSTON PERMIT JRT:
ENROLLED ORIGINAL
SUBTITLE B. GREAT STREETS GRANT DISBURSEMENTS...
SUBTITLE C, NEIGHBORHOOD PROSPERITY FUND ...
SUBTITLE D. HUMANITIES RELIEF..
SUBTITLE E. SIDEWALK VENDING...
SUBTITLE F. RFK CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND.
SUBTITLE G. REVISED GAME OF SKILL...
SUBTITLE H, COMMERCIAL BINGO...
SUBTITLE I.ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION INITIATIVES ..
SUBTITLE J.WASHINGTON DC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP...
SUBTITLE K, FUNDING FOR LOCAL THEATERS ..
SUBTITLE L. TRUXTON CIRCLE EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY ....sssssseeeeeee33
SUBTITLE M. HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN PROGRAM. 34
SUBTITLE N. ROCK CREEK TENNIS CENTER TRANSFER OF JURSISDICTION
35
SUBTITLE O, HISTORIC BURIAL GROUNDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM...... 36
SUBTITLE P. COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TRANSFERS .. 37
39 SUBTITLE Q. BUSINESS LICENSE FEE AND PENALTY WAIVERS.
SUBTITLE R. EVENTS DC GRANTS... 39
SUBTITLE S.HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE RESTORATION AND REFORM
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SUBTITLE T. DOWNTOWN BID TAX. 41
SUBTITLE U, HOUSING PRODUCTION TRUST FUND.. 42
SUBTITLE V. INTERACTIVE WAYFINDING KIOSKS .ssssssssssssssseesssssnsanssssssssennesees42,
SUBTITLE W. TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE... 44
SUBTITLE X. PRESERVING AND PROTECTING CHINATOWN... 46
TITLE Il, PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE... wiAT
SUBTITLE A. IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM... 47
SUBTITLE B. 911-311 FUND SWEEP REPEAL AND REVERSAL. 47
SUBTITLE C. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION .. 48
SUBTITLE D. REHIRING OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS
48
SUBTITLE E. BACKGROUND CHECK AND RAP BACK PROGRAM... 49
SUBTITLE F, DETAINERS.. 51
SUBTITLE G. DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE GRANT-
MAKING AUTHORITY.
SUBTITLE H, ACCESS TO JUSTICE CLARIFICATION
TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM.
SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA
SUBTITLE B. DC PUBLIC LIBRARY SPECIAL FUNDS...
ENROLLED ORIGINAL
SUBTITLE C, PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATOR COMPENSATION
PAYMENTS,
SUBTITLE D. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SUBSIDY PAYMENTS...
SUBTITLE E. EARLY LITERACY INTERVENTION ....
SUBTITLE F. HEALTHY SCHOOLS.
SUBTITLE G, YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS wwssssssesssseees63
SUBTITLE H. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE 64
SUBTITLE I.CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY ALLOWANC! 65
SUBTITLE J.SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING ssesees66
SUBTITLE K. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT...
SUBTITLE L, STRUCTURED LITERACY TEACHING TRAINING
67 REQUIREMENTS.
SUBTITLE M. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE WORKFORCE SUPPORT...., 68
SUBTITLE N, DUAL-LANGUAGE FEASIBILITY STUDY .. 69
SUBTITLE O. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM... 70
SUBTITLE P. DCPS REPROGRAMMING LIMITATION 70
TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES sassssssseseTL
SUBTITLE A. STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY..... 71
SUBTITLE B. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR CHILDREN.
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SUBTITLE C. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONS 2
SUBTITLE D, CASH ASSISTANCE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS ... 15
SUBTITLE E. HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE wee wee76
SUBTITLE F. MEDICAL CANNABIS... 80
SUBTITLE G. TANF BENEFITS. 81
SUBTITLE H. HEALTH OCCUPATION CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS... 82
SUBTITLE I.BASIC HEALTH PROGRAMS 83
SUBTITLE J.DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT RATES... 83
SUBTITLE K. RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS 84
SUBTITLE L. HEALTHY DC AND HEALTH CARE EXPANSION FUN
SUBTITLE M. DYRS PILOT PROGRAMS sssssssssssseessesseeseesseen
SUBTITLE N. CHILD SUPPORT REFORM...
SUBTITLE 0,TRUANCY PILOT EXPANSION sosvonsecccessnensssccssesnssosssssssesssssessseesssseseeBD.
SUBTITLE P. DC HEALTH LICENSURE PATHWAYS. 93
SUBTITLE Q. GROCERY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM sssssssssssssssssssssnsssssseeeeeenseeseesees93.
SUBTITLE R. SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRENGTHENING... 94
SUBTITLE S. SUBSTANCE USE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
TARGETED OUTREACH PILOT..
SUBTITLE T. OPIOID ABATEMENT AMENDMENTS...
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SUBTITLE U. LONG-TERM CARE STRATEGIC COORDINATOR. 100
SUBTITLE V. HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS OMBUDSMAN.. 101
SUBTITLE W. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT... 104
SUBTITLE X. BODY ART REGULATION CLARIFICATION .... 105
‘TITLE VI. OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE .. vvssseenLO6
SUBTITLE A, DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEE UPDATE
SUBTITLE B. DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FEE UPDATE...
SUBTITLE C. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRUST FUND...
SUBTITLE D, RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS «sess
SUBTITLE FE.STORMWATER FUND wusseesessee
SUBTITLE F, DISTRACTED DRIVING
SUBTITLE G, DFHV ENFORCEMENT.......
SUBTITLE H. FRAUDULENT TAGS AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT.
SUBTITLE I.WMATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS STIPEND...
SUBTITLE J.PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITY PROGRAM ..
SUBTITLE K. HOME ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM.
SUBTITLE L. PLAZA PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE....
SUBTITLE M. CLEAN CITY OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT..
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TITLE VI. FINANCE AND REVENUE,
SUBTITLE A. SALES TAX INCREASE DELAY... wovessersessseee122,
SUBTITLE B. BABY BONDS, ...c.sss
SUBTITLE C. HOTEL TAX..
SUBTITLE D. COMBINED REPORTING.
SUBTITLE E. BALLPARK FEE AND FUND...
SUBTITLE F. 1000 U STREET, NW, PROPERTY TAX CLARIFICATION
SUBTITLE G. CHILD TAX CREDIT........
SUBTITLE H. NON-LAPSING FUND MODIFICATIONS AND REPEALS..
SUBTITLE I.NON-LAPSING FUND TRANSFERS.. sessssssseeee155,
SUBTITLE J.CLEAN HANDS TECHNICAL AMENDMENT...
SUBTITLE K. NONPROFIT WORKFORCE HOUSING PROPERTIES,
SUBTITLE L. RESERVOIR DISTRICT TAX EXEMPTION.....
SUBTITLE M. SUBJECT-TO-APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS.
SUBTITLE N. RULE 736 REPEALS...
SUBTITLE O. NONPROFIT SOLAR TAX EXEMPTION .. ues166,
SUBTITLE P. PARKSIDE TAX EXEMPTION ACT.
SUBTITLE Q. REPROGRAMMING AND TAFA AMENDMENTS ....
SUBTITLE R. DC CENTRAL KITCHEN REBATE.. 170
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SUBTITLE S. REVISED REVENUE FUNDING
‘TITLE VII. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS...
SUBTITLE A, TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS...
TITLE IX. APPLICABILITY; FISCAL IMPACT; EFFECTIVE DATE oo...
BEITENACTEDBY THECOUNCILOFTHEDISTRICTOFCOLUMBIA,Thatthisactmaybecitedasthe“FiscalYear2026BudgetSupportEmergencyActof2025”.
‘TITLE I.GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT
SUBTITLE A. FOIA CLARIFICATION
Sec.1001.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Freedom of InformationClarificationEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”,
Sec.1002.Section204(a)oftheFreedomofInformationActof1976,effectiveMatch29,1977(D.C.Law1-96;D.C.OfficialCode§2-534(a)),isamendedasfollows:(a)Paragraph(20)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinsertingasemicolonin
itsplace.
(b)Paragraph(21)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicoloninits
place.(c)Newparagraphs(22)and(23)areaddedtoreadasfollows:(22)Informationordataprovidedbyanycourt,federalagency,orfederally
establishedagencytotheCriminalJusticeCoordinatingCouncil,establishedbytheCriminalJusticeCoordinatingCouncilfortheDistrictofColumbiaEstablishmentActof2001,effectiveOctober3,2001(D.C.Law14-28;D.C.OfficialCode§22-4231etseq.):”(23)Informationordataprovidedbyanycourt,federalagency,orfederally
establishedagencytotheDistrictofColumbiaSentencingCommission,establishedbytheAdvisoryCommissiononSentencingEstablishmentActof1998,effectiveOctober16,1998
(D.C.Law12-167;D.C.OfficialCode§3-101efseq.);and”.
SUBTITLE B. CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Sec. 1011.Shorttitle.
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This subtitlemay be citedas the“Culturaland Community AffairsEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.1012.Culturalandcommunityaffairsgrants.
(a)TheMayormayissuegrants,inaccordancewiththerequirementssetforthinthe
Grant AdministrationAct of 2013, effectiveDecember 24,2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. Official
Code § 1-328.11efseq.),to individualsand organizationsthatprovideservicestoDistrict
residentsto supportculturalaffairs,community relations,and community partnerships.
(b)TheMayorshallprovidecentralizedreviewandapprovalofgrantsissuedpursuantto:
(1)Section303(10)of the Districtof Columbia LatinoCommunity Development
Act,effectiveSeptember29,1976(D.C.Law 1-86;D.C.Code§2-1313(10));
(2)Section3(c)(10)of the Officeand Commission on AfricanAffairsAct of
2006,effectiveJune8,2006(D.CLaw 16-111;D.C.OfficialCode§2-1392(c)(10));
(3)Section3(b)(3)oftheOfficeonAfricanAmericanAffairsEstablishmentAct
of2017,effectivelyFebruary17,2018(D.C.Law22-59;D.C.OfficialCode§2-1398.02(b)(3));
(4)Section304(c)(9)of theOfficeon Asian and PacificIslanderAffairs
EstablishmentAct of2001, effectiveOctober3,2001 (D.C.Law 14-28;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-
1373(Q)))s(5)Sections4(b)(11),(11A),and(12)and4aoftheOfficeofGay,Lesbian,
Bisexual,and TransgenderAffairsAct of 2006,effectiveApril4,2006 (D.C.Law 16-89;D.C.
OfficialCode §§ 2-1383(b)(11),(11A),and (12),and 2-1384);
(6)Section3(b)(3)of theOfficeon CaribbeanAffairsEstablishmentAct of2020,
effectiveMay 6,2020 (D.C. Law 23-87;D.C OfficialCode § 3-1452(b)(3));
(7)Section3(b)(2)(L)oftheOfficeonEx-OffenderAffairsandCommissionon
Re-entryand Ex-OffenderAffairsEstablishmentAct of 2006,effectiveMarch 8,2007 (D.C.
Law 16-243;D.C. OfficialCode § 24-1302(b)(2)(L));and
(8)Section704(6A)ofthe OfficeofVeterans AffairsEstablishmentAct of2001,
effectiveOctober3,2001 (D.C.Law 14-28;D.C. OfficialCode § 49-1003(6A)).
Sec.1013.Section304(c)(8)oftheOfficeonAsianandPacificIslanderAffairsEstablishmentActof2001,effectiveOctober3,2001(D.C.Law14-28;D.C.OfficialCode§2-
1373(c)(8)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“oftheOfficeinaccordancewithanactofCongress”andinsertingthephrase“oftheOffice”initsplace.
Sec.1014.The Commission on Fathers,Men, and Boys EstablishmentActof 2014,
effectiveFebruary26,2015 (D.C.Law 20-155;D.C. OfficialCode§ 3-731 etseq.),isrepealed.
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Sec.1015.Section3oftheOfficeonEx-OffenderAffairsandtheCommissiononRe-
EntryandEx-OffenderAffairsEstablishmentActof2006,effectiveMarch8,2007(D.C.Law
16-243;D.C.OfficialCode§24-1302),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“isestablished,asasubordinate
ExecutiveagencywithinthePublicSafetyandJusticecluster,”andinsertingthephrase“is
established”initsplace,
(b)Subsection(b)(2)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subparagraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase‘;and”andinsertinga
semicoloninitsplace.
(2)Thesecondsubparagraph(J)isredesignatedassubparagraph(K).
(3)Subparagraph(J)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicolon
initsplace,
(4)Subparagraph(K)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicolon
initsplace.
(5)Subparagraph(L)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(L)Havetheauthoritytoestablishandimplementaprogramtosupport
theemploymentofreturningcitizensthroughgrantstoemployers;provided,that:”.
(B)Sub-subparagraph(i)isamendedasfollows:
(i)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“the
pilotprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
(ii)Sub-sub-subparagraph(II)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“thepilotprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
(ii)Sub-sub-subparagraph(VIII)isamendedbystrikingthe
phrase“thepilotprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
(©)Sub-subparagraph(iii)isamendedasfollows:
(i)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“the
pilotprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
(ii)Sub-sub-subparagraph(II)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“thepilotprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
(D)Sub-subparagraph(iv)isamendedasfollows:
(i)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“the
pilotprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
(ii)Sub-sub-subparagraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“thepilotprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
iii)Sub-sub-subparagraph(II)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“thepilotprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
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(B)Sub-subparagraph(v)isamendedasfollows:(j)Sub-sub-subparagraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“thepilotprogram”bothtimesitappearsandinsertingthephrase“theprogram”initsplace.
(ii)Sub-sub-subparagraph(M1)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicoloninitsplace.(6Subparagraph(M)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicolon
initsplace.(7)Subparagraph(N)(iv)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthe
phrase“;and”initsplace.
SUBTITLEC.SURPLUSPROPERTYFUND
Sec.1021.Shorttitle,Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“SurplusPropertySalesFundEmergencyAmendment
Actof2025”.
Sec.1022.Section805oftheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010,effectiveOctober22,2015(D.C,Law21-36;D.C.OfficialCode§2-358.05),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Subsection(c)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(©)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedtopaytheoperationalcostsofOCP.”,(b)Subsection(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(@AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfandbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.
SUBTITLE D. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ASSESSMENT
See.1031.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“RecreationalFacilitiesAssessment Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.1032.The Departmentof GeneralServicesEstablishmentAct of2011, effective
September14,2011(D.C.Law 19-21;D.C.OfficialCode§ 10-551.01et.seq.),isamendedby
addinga new section1028 to readas follows:
“Sec.1028i,Recreationalfacilitiesassessment.
“(a)The Departmentshallconductanannualsurveytoupdateinformationon the
conditionofsprayparks,artificialturffields,playgrounds,andcourtssuchastennis,pickleball,
basketball,orothersimilarhard surfacecourts,as determinedby theDepartment,atrecreational
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facilities.Thesurveyresultsshallbedisaggregatedbyfacility,madepubliclyavailable,andtransmittedtotheCouncil,theCouncilchairpersonswithoversightjurisdictionovertheDepartmentandtheDepartmentofParksandRecreation,andtheOfficeoftheCity
AdministratorbyMarch1ofeachyear.“(b)Forthepurposesofthissection,theterm“recreationfacility”shallhavethesamemeaningassetforthinsection1028c(a)(2).”.
SUBTITLEE.HUMAN SERVICESGRANT ADMINISTRATION
Sec.1041.ShorttitleThissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“HumanServicesGrantAdministrationEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.1042.TheGrantAdministrationActof2013,effectiveDecember24,2013(D.C.Law20-61;D.C.OfficialCode§1-328.11efseq.),isamendedbyaddinganewsection1099to
readasfollows:“Sec,1099,HumanServicesgrants,“(a)Forgrants,thegrantagreementsforwhicharereceivedbytheDepartmentofHumanServices(“DHS”)signedbythegranteeafterOctober1,2026,thatarefundedexclusivelybylocaloperatingfunds,andforwhichDHSisthesolegrantor(“DHSlocalgrants”),thefirstpaymenttothegranteeunderthegrantshallissuenolaterthan30daysfollowingthestartofthe
fiscalyearorothertermofserviceduringwhichthegranteemustperformunderitsgrantagreementwithDHSornolaterthan30daysfollowingtheactualreceiptbyDHSofa signedgrantagreement,whicheverislater.“(b)DHSshallprovidethegrantagreementforeachDHSlocalgranttothegranteefor
thegrantee’sreviewandsignaturenolaterthan30daysfollowingthestartofthefiscalyearorothertermofserviceduringwhichthegranteemustperformunderitsgrantagreementwithDHS.”.
SUBTITLEF.ANC FUNDINGFLEXIBILITYCLARIFICATIONSec.1051.Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“AdvisoryNeighborhoodCommissionsFunding
FlexibilityClarificationEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”,
Sec.1052,Section16oftheAdvisoryNeighborhoodCommissionsActof1975,effectiveMarch26,1976(D.C.Law1-58;D.C,OfficialCode§1-309.13),isamendedasfollows:
(@)Subsection(b)(1)isamendedesfollows:(1)Theexistingtextisredesignatedassubparagraph(A).
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(2)A newsubparagraph(B)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(B)Everysuchcommercialbank,savingsandloanassociation,credit
union,orcombinationthereof,shallprovidetotheOfficeoftheChiefFinancialOfficerat
oft.bankingservices@dc.gov,onamonthlyorquarterlybasis,dependingonthefrequencywith
whicheachsuchfinancialinstitutionissuessuchrecordsintheordinarycourseofbusiness,a
copyof the accountstatementof each Commission forwhich itservesas a depositoryof all
fundsreceived,oronlineaccesstothesame.”.
(b)Subsection(d)(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“totheCouncil”andinsertingthe
phrase“totheCouncilandtheOANC”initsplace,
(©)Subsection(£)(2A)(C)isrepealed.
(@)A newsubsection(f-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(E:1)A recordorsignaturebyanofficerofaCommissionwhohasauthorityto
signonbehalfoftheCommissionmaybeinelectronicform.”.
(©)Subsection(h)isrepealed.
(£)Subsection(1)(3)isrepealed.
(g)Subsection(1-1)(3)(B)(j)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Authority;”and
insertingthephrase“Authority,andexpensesfortransportationbytheuseofa taxicabor
ridesharevehicle;”initsplace.
(2)A newsubsection(m-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(m-1)AnyservicesfundedbyadirectexpenditurefromaCommissionmustnotbe
duplicativeofanyservicesthatarealreadyperformedbytheDistrictgovernment.”,
(i)Subsection(q)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“mayseektoreprogram”and
insertingthephrase“shallprovide”initsplace.
SUBTITLEG,COMMUNITY LEGALEDUCATIONAND RESOURCESGRANTPROGRAMSec.1061.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“CommunityLegalEducationandResourcesGrantEmergencyActof2025”.
Sec.1062.Communitylegaleducationandresourcesgrantprogram,(a)ThereisestablishedaCommunityLegalEducationandResourcesGrantProgram.
(“Program”)tobeadministeredbytheMayortoprovidegrants,pursuanttotheGrantAdministrationActof2013,effectiveDecember24,2013(D.C.Law20-61;D.C.OfficialCode§1-328.11efseg.),tolegalservicesproviderstodeliverlegalservices.
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(b)The Mayor, pursuanttoTitleI of theDistrictof Columbia AdministrativeProcedure
‘Act,approvedOctober21,1968(82Stat.1204;D.C.OfficialCodeSection§2-501efseg.),may
issuerulestoimplementtheProgram,includingrulesgoverningthe:
(1)Typesoflegalservicesprojectseligibleforgrantfunding;
(2)Applicationprocessandtiming;and
(3)MonitoringofProgramperformanceandreportingrequirements.
(c)Forthepurposesofthissubtitle,theterm:
(1)“Legalservices”means:
(A)LegalrepresentationofDistrictresidents,includingthroughthe
provisionoflegaladvice,briefservices,andlimited-scoperepresentation;or
(B)Trainingofattorneysinlegalissues.
(2)“Legalservicesprovider”means:
(A)A nonprofitorganization;
(B)A privateentitythatpartnerswitha nonprofitorganization;or
(C)Aprivateentityutilizingprobonolegalassistance.
SUBTITLEH.ACCOUNTABILITYFOR BUDGETDELAYS
Sec,1071.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“AccountabilityforDelayingtheBudgetEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.1072,IftheMayorsubmitsanannualbudgetlaterthanthedateestablishedbythe
Couneilpursuanttosection442(a)oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct,approvedDecember24,1973(87Stat.798;D.C.OfficialCode§1-204.42(a)),nonpersonnelservicesspendingshallbeprohibitedwithintheExecutiveOfficeoftheMayorandtheOfficeoftheCityAdministratoruntilthedayafterthedateonwhichtheMayorsubmitstheannualbudgettothe
Couneil.
Sec.1073.Section47-363(b)(3)oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedbystrikingthephrase“isonrecess.”andinsertingthephrase“isonrecess.IftheMayorsubmitsan
annualbudgetlaterthanthedateestablishedbytheCouncilpursuantto§1-204.42(a),norequestmaybesubmittedtotheChairmanoftheCouncilunderthissubsectionuntilafterthedateonwhichtheMayorsubmitstheannualbudgettotheCouncil.”initsplace.
Sec.1074.Section711of the Rules of Organizationand ProcedurefortheCouncilofthe
Districtof Columbia, CouncilPeriod26,Resolutionof 2025, effectiveJanuary2,2025 (Res.26-
1;72 DCR 1289),isamended toreadas follows:
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“711,EFFECTOFRECESSAND BUDGETSUBMISSIONDELAYON
PROCEDURES.“(a)ReprogrammingrequestsandgrantbudgetmodificationrequestsmaynotbesubmittedtotheCouncilduringarecessoftheCouncil.Notimeperiodprovidedinthispartfor
theconsiderationoftherequestswillcontinuetorunduringarecessoftheCouncil.“(b)IftheMayorsubmitsanannualbudgetlaterthanthedateestablishedbytheCouncilpursuanttosection442(a)oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct,approvedDecember24,1973(87Stat.798;D.C.OfficialCode§1-204.42(a)),reprogrammingrequestsandgrantbudgetmodificationrequestsmaynotbesubmittedtotheCounciluntilafterthedateonwhichthe
MayorsubmitstheannualbudgettotheCouncil.”.
‘TITLEI.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTAND REGULATIONSUBTITLEA.BUILDINGCONVERSIONPERMITFEES
Sec.2001.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“BuildingConversionPermitFeeEstablishment
EmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.2002,Section101.1ofTitle12-MoftheDistrictofColumbiaMunicipalRegulations(12-MDCMR§101.1)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(a-1)toreadas.
follows:“(a-1)(1)Buildingstructuresandequipment:
Deseription FeeDeseription FeeAmount: [60.03percubicfootof[Building PermitFee constructionConversionsGreenBuildingFee~Bullding_$0.002persquarefootof[Conversions struction
“(2)TheBuildingConversionPermitFeesetforthinsubparagraph(1)ofthisparagraphshallbeutilizedtocalculatethepermitfeeforaconstructionprojectinvolvinga
changeofuseandoccupancyforabuildingfromanynon-residentialcategorytoResidentialGroupR-2,asdefinedbytheConstructionCodes.”
Sec.2003.Applicability.ThissubtitleshallapplyasoftheeffectivedateoftheFiscalYear2026BudgetSupportEmergencyActof2025,passedonemergencybasisonJuly28,2025(EnrolledversionofBill
26-340).
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SUBTITLE B, GREAT STREETS GRANT DISBURSEMENTS
Sec.2011.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“GreatStreetsGrant DisbursementEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.2012.Section4b(b)(4)(A)oftheRetailIncentiveActof2004,effectiveDecember24,2013(D.C.Law20-61;D.C.OfficialCode§2-1217.73b(b)(4)(A)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“shallbedividedanddisbursedinallotments”andinsertingthephrase“shallbe
disbursedinoneormoreallotments”initsplace.
SUBTITLEC.NEIGHBORHOODPROSPERITYFUND
Sec.2021,Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“NeighborhoodProsperityFundEmergency
‘AmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.2022.Section2012(b)(3)oftheNeighborhoodProsperityInitiativeActof2018,
effectiveOctober30,2018(D.C.Law22-168;D.C.OfficialCode§2-1210.71(b)),isamended
toreadasfollows:“(3)“Qualifyingproject”meansamixed-useorretailrealestatedevelopment
projectthatislocatedina:“(A)Low-incomecommunity,asthattermisdefinedinsection45D(e)of
theInternalRevenueCodeof1986,approvedDecember21,2000(114Stat.2763;26U.S.C.§
A5D(@)): “(B)RetailPriorityAreaestablishedby,orapprovedbytheCouncil
pursuantto,section4oftheRetailIncentiveActof2004,effectiveSeptember8,2004(D.C.
Law15-185;D.C,OfficialCode§2-1217.73);provided,thatthemixed-useorretailrealestatedevelopmentprojectbordersonortouchesalonganedgeofa NeighborhoodProsperityFund
boundaryasestablishedbytheMayor;or“(C)MainStreetcorridorsupportedbytheDepartmentofSmalllandLocal
BusinessDevelopment;provided,thatthemixed-useorretailrealestatedevelopmentprojectbordersonortouchesalonganedgeofa NeighborhoodProsperityFundboundaryasestablished
bytheMayor.”.
SUBTITLE D. HUMANITIES RELIEF
Sec,2031. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedasthe“HumanitiesDC OperatingFunding ReliefEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
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Sec.2032,Section66(b)(2)oftheCommissionontheArtsandHumanitiesAct,effectiveSeptember11,2019(D.C.Law23-16;D.C.OfficialCode§39-205,02(b)(2)),isamendedby
sttikingthephrase“Upto30%”andinsertingthephrase“Upto40%”initsplace.
SUBTITLE E. SIDEWALK VENDING
Sec.2041. Short title.
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“SidewalkVendingZoneImplementationEmergencyAmendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.2042. The Vending RegulationActof 2009,effectiveOctober 22,2009 (D.C.Law
18-71;D.C. OfficialCode § 37-131.01efseq.),isamended as follows:
(a)Section9a (D.C.OfficialCode § 37-131.08a)isamended as follows:
(1)Subsection(c)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Paragraph(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(c)(1)Eachsidewalkvendingzoneshallbesupervisedbyasidewalkvendingzone
manager,whichmaybeeither:
“(A)AnemployeeoftheDepartmentofLicensingandConsumer
Protection;or
“(B)A privateorganizationcontractedforsuchpurposes,asprovidedin
paragraph(2)ofthissubsection.”.
(B)Paragraph(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(2)Forasidewalkvendingzoneauthorizedbythissectionorsection9b,the
Mayor may contractor enterintoa memorandum of understandingwith aprivate organizationto
serveasasidewalkvendingzonemanager.”.
(2)Subsection(d)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Paragraph(1)isamendedasfollows:
(i)Subparagraph(A)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(A) Submit totheDepartment of Licensingand Consumer Protectiona
vendingsiteplan,whichshallincludevendingcartandvendingtabledesignstandards;”.
(ii)A newsubparagraph(A-i)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(A-i)Enforcethevendingsiteplan,includingbyreviewingand
approvingvendors’vendingcartandvendingtablespecificationsanddesignsinaccordancewith
theapprovedvendingsiteplan;”.
(iii)Subparagraph(G)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”
andinsertingasemicoloninitsplace.
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(iv)Subparagraph(H)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodand
insertingthephrase“;and”initsplace.
(v)A newsubparagraph(1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“()Obtainapublicmarketmanager’slicensefromtheDepartmentof
Licensingand Consumer Protection.”,
(B)Paragraph(3)(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“businessaddress
of each sidewalkvendor,”and insertingthephrase“businessaddress,and home address,if
differentfrom thebusinessaddress,of each sidewalkvendor,”initsplace.
(b)Section9b (D.C.OfficialCode § 37-131.08b)isamended asfollows:
(1)Subsections(d)and(e)arerepealed.
(2)New subsections(f)and(g)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(£)(1)IftheMayordoesnotcontractwithavendingzonemanager,asprovidedforin
section9a(c)(2),forthesidewalkvendingzoneestablishedunderthissection,thereshallbe
establisheda Columbia Heights-MountPleasantSidewalk Vending Zone OversightCommittee
(“OversightCommittee”),tobe comprisedof no more than3 members asfollows:
“(A) One representativeof ANC 1A, who shallbe a servingANC
Commissioner;and
“(B)TworepresentativesappointedbytheCouncil.
“(2)AllmembersoftheOversightCommitteeshallservewithoutcompensation,
“(3)The OversightCommittee shallhave thefollowingresponsibilities:
“(A) Assistinthedevelopment and approvalofthe vending siteplan;
“(B)AdvisetheDepartmentofLicensingandConsumerProtection,
Departmentof Health,and Officeof Tax and Revenue on implementationofthesidewalk
vendingzone;
“(C) Providea writtenupdateto Councileach month on implementation
ofthesidewalkvending zone;and
“(D) Assistinoutreachand engagement with vendors.
“(4)A requestformodificationofthevendingsiteplanfromanymemberofthe
OversightCommittee shallbe consideredinaccordancewith section9a(d)(2).
“(5)This subsectionshallexpire2 yearsaftertheeffectivedateof theFiscalYear
2026BudgetSupportActof2025,passedon2ndreadingonJuly28,2025(Enrolledversionof
Bill26-265).
“(g)AnemployeeoftheDepartmentofLicensingandConsumerProtectiondesignated
asavendingzonesitemanagerpursuanttosection9a(c)(1)(A)shallnotbeauthorizedtoissue
noticesof infractionpursuanttosection9.”,
(c)Section9c (D.C. OfficialCode § 37-131.08c)isamended asfollows:
(1)Subsection(c)isamended toreadas follows:
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“(©)(1)A personmayparticipateintheamnestyprogrambyfilinganapplicationforamnestywiththeMayor.(2)TheMayorshallestablishbyruletherequirementsforapplyingforandbeingapprovedtoparticipateintheamnestyprogram.”.
(2)A newsubsection(d-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(d-1)AttherequestoftheMayor,theChiefFinancialOfficershallsendanoticeby
electronicmeanstoallmobilevendorsandsidewalkvendorsregisteredwiththeOfficeofTaxandRevenueadvisingthevendorsoftheexistenceoftheamnestyprogram.”,(d)Section10(D.C.OfficialCode§37-131.09)isrepealed.(e)A newsection10aisaddedtoreadasfollows:“Sec.10a.Grantmakingauthority.
“TheMayormayissuegrants,pursuanttotheGrantAdministrationActof2013,effectiveDecember24,2013(D.C.Law20-61;D.C.OfficialCode§1-328.11efseq.),toassistapplicantsinobtainingasidewalkvendinglicense,mobilevendinglicense,orotherrequiredauthorization,purchasingvending-relatedequipmentandsupplies,includingcartsandtrucks,andsuccessfullyoperatingasmobileorsidewalkvendor.”
SUBTITLEF,RFK CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTUREFUNDSec.2051,Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“RFKCampusInfrastructureFundEstablishmentEmergeneyActof2025”.
Sec.2052.RFKCampusInfrastructureFund,(@)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheRFKCampusInfrastructureFund,whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorpursuanttosubsections(c),(d),and(e)ofthissection.
(b)Afterallprincipalandinterestonthebondsissuedpursuanttosection103oftheBallparkOmnibusFinancingandRevenueActof2004,effectiveApril8,2005(D.C.Law15-320;D.C.OfficialCode§10-1601.03),basbeenpaid,allreceiptsfromthesportsfacilitiesfeeimposedbyD.C.OfficialCode§47-2762shallbedepositedintotheRFKCampusInfrastructureFund.
(©)MoneyintheRFKCampusInfrastructureFundshallbeused:(1)Topaythedebtservice,includingprincipalandinterest,costsofissuance,andcreditenhancements,andanycostsofdefeasanceonbondsissuedforRFKcampusinfrastructure
andparkingfacilities,andtomakeanyotherpaymentsrelatedtosuchbonds;(2)TofundreservesforbondsissuedforREK.campusinfrastructureandparkingfacilities;and
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(3)Forthepurposessetforthinandinaccordancewithsubsection(4)ofthis,
section.
(d)AnymoneyavailableintheRFKCampusInfrastructureFundinexcessofthe
amountsrequiredtobepaidorreservedpursuanttosubsection(¢)(1)and(2)ofthissection,as
determinedbytheChiefFinancialOfficer,shall:(1)InFiscalYears2026and2027(A)Beusedtopaythedebtserviceonanyballparkearlyredemption
borrowing;and
(B) To theextentalldebtserviceon any ballparkearlyredemption
borrowinghas been paid,be transferredtotheGeneralFundof the Districtof Columbia;
(2)In FiscalYears 2028 and 2029,be transferredtotheGeneralFund of the
DistrictofColumbia;
(3)(A)InFiscalYear2030andeachfiscalyearthereafter,betransferredtothe
RFK TransportationImprovement Fund, establishedintheRobertF. Kennedy Campus
Redevelopment Act of 2025, passedon 1streadingon August 1,2025(Engrossedversionof Bill
26-288). (B) Iftheamountof an annualdeposittotheRFK Transportation
ImprovementFundpursuanttosubparagraph(A)ofthisparagraphwouldexceed$20million,
$20 millionshallbe depositedintheRFK TransportationFund and theamount over $20 million
shallbe depositedintheGeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia.
(c)TheMayor,oranyDistrictinstrumentalityorauthoritydesignatedbytheMayor,may
pledgeandcreateasecurityinterestinthefundsintheRFK CampusInfrastructureFundforthe
paymentofthedebtserviceonanybondsissuedforRFK campusinfrastructureandparking
facilities,anyfeesandchargesincurredinconnectiontherewith,andanypaymentsowingunder
any document or instrumententeredintoinconnectionwithsuch indebtednessinaccordance
withtheprovisionsof thedocuments enteredintoby theDistrictinconnectionwiththeissuance
of such bonds.
(£)(1)Except as providedinsubsection(d)(3)(B)of this section,themoney depositedinto
theRFK Campus InfrastructureFund shallnot reverttotheunrestrictedfundbalanceof the
GeneralFundof the Districtof Columbia attheend ofa fiscalyear,or atany othertime.
(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfunds
appropriatedintheRFK CampusInfrastructureFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithout
regardtofiscalyearlimitation.
(g)Forthepurposesofthissection,theterm“RFKcampus”meanstheparcelsofland,
thatarethesubjectof theTransferof JurisdictionPlatrecordedintheSurveyor’sOfficeofthe
Districtof Columbia on February5,2025,on page 13ofsubdivisionbook 223,togetherwithany
publicstreetswithinor adjacentto suchparcelsthatmay be closedfrom time totime.
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SUBTITLEG,REVISEDGAME OF SKILL
Sec.2061Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“RevisedGameofSkillMachinesConsumerProtections
EmergencyAmendmentActof2025”
Sec.2062.Section16-1702oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedas
follows:(a)Theexistingtextisdesignatedassubsection(a).(b)Newsubsections(b),(c),and(d)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
*(b)Subsection(a)ofthissectionshallnotapplytocommercialbingoauthorizedby§
36-601.01etseq.““(c)AsofMay3,2019,subsection(a)ofthissectionshallnotapplytosportswagering
authorizedby§36-621.01efseq.“(d)AsofApril27,2021,subsection(a)ofthissectionshallnotapplytogamesofskill
authorizedby§36-641.01etseq.”.
Sec.2063,Title25oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(a)Section25-113.01(¢)(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“holdinganon-sitesales
andconsumptionpermit,or”andinsertingtheword“or”initsplace.(b)Section25-508isamendedbystrikingthephrase“$200”andinsertingthephrase
“$500/year”initsplace,
Seo.2064,TitleIVoftheLawtoLegalizeLotteries,DailyNumbersGames,andBingo
andRafflesforCharitablePurposesintheDistrictofColumbia,effectiveApril27,2021(D.C.Law23-280;D.C.OfficialCode§36-641.01efseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section408(D.C.OfficialCode§36-641.08)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(a)(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(2)Possessesaretailer’slicenseandagameofskillmachineendorsement,as
requiredbyD.C.OfficialCode§25-113.01(e);and”.(2)A newsubsection(a-I)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionoflaw,ABCAshallperformtheOffice's
functionsunderthistitlewithrespecttoprocessingandissuingretailer'slicenses.”,(b)Section416(D.C,OfficialCode§36-641.16)isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection
(8)toreadasfollows
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“(f)TheOfficeshallpromptlynotifyABCAif alicensedestablishmentisthesubjectofa
citation,revocation,orotherenforcementactiontakenbytheOfficeinaccordancewiththe
provisionsofthistitle.”.(©)Section421(a)(D.C.OfficialCode§36-641.21(@))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“shallbyJanuary2021,”andinsertingtheword“shall”initsplace.
SUBTITLE H. COMMERCIAL BINGO
Sec.2071. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“Commercial Bingo Emergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.2072.Title25oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:
(a)Chapter1isamendedasfollows:(1)Section25-101isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(15A-i)toreadas
follows: “(15A-i)“Commercialbingo”shallhavethesamemeaningassetforthin§36-
601.01(c)(4A).(2)Section25-113.01isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(i)toreadas
follows:“(i)A licenseeunderanon-premisesretailer’slicense,classC/R,D/R,C/T,D/T,C/H,
D/H,C/X,D/X,C/RB,D/RB,C/N,orD/N,shall,inordertooffercommercialbingoonthe
licensedpremises:“(1)ObtainacommercialbingoendorsementfromtheBoard;and“(2)Obtaina licensefromtheOfficeofLotteryandGamingtoconduct
commercialbingopursuanttoSubchapterIofChapter6ofTitle36.”.(b)Section25-508isamendedbyaddinganewrowtothetabulararraytoreadas
follows:
Commercial bingo endorsement $300/year
Sec.2073.TitleIIoftheLawtoLegalizeLotteries,DailyNumbersGames,andBingoandRafflesforCharitablePurposesintheDistrictofColumbia,effectiveMarch10,1981(D.C.
Law3-172;D.C,OfficialCode36-601.01efseq),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section4(D.C.OfficialCode§36-601.01(c))isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(1)isredesignatedasparagraph(IC).(2)Newparagraphs(1),(1A),and(1B)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
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“(1)“ABCA” means theAlcoholicBeverageand Cannabis Administration.
“(LA)“Bingo”meansaformofgamblinginwhichthewinningchancesare
determinedbyarandomdrawingofa subsetofnumberedobjectsamonga totalsetof75objects,
consecutivelynumberedfrom1 to75,andthebingocardsheldbytheplayers,whichcardsare
sold,rented,orusedonlyatthetimeofthegamblingactivity.
“(1B)“Bingocard”meansacard,includingpaperformats,electronic
representations,andimageformats,thatcontains5rowsof5 spaceseach,eachspaceimprinted
with a number between 1 and 75 inclusive,exceptthecentralspacewhich ismarked “FREE”.”.
(3)A newparagraph(4A)isaddedtoreadasfollows.
“(4A)“Commercialbingo”meansbingoforwhichanytypeofconsiderationis
paidor collectedinordertoplay,and each number isdrawn and verballyannounced by an
individualphysicallypresentinthesamephysicallocationasthegame’sparticipants,who
compete againsteach otherina common bingo game, butdoes notinclude:
“(A)Bingosponsored,conducted,orheldbyanentityinaccordancewith
section2-2523(b),(c),or(d)(D.C.OfficialCode§36-601.23(b),(c),or(4)).
“(B)Bingoplayedonorwiththeassistanceofagamblingdevice,asthat
termisdefinedbysectionI(a)ofAn ActToprohibittransportationofgamblingdevicesin
interstateandforeigncommerce,approvedJanuary2,1951(64Stat.1134;15U.S.C.1171(a));or
“(C)Bingoplayedovertheinternetorinanonlineenvironmentoronany
machine or mechanicaldevicethatwould qualifyas orconstitutea facsimileof classIIgaming,
asthattermisdefinedinsection4(7)oftheIndianGamingRegulatoryAct,approvedOctober17,
1988(102Stat.2467;25U.S.C.§2703(7)).”.
(4)A newparagraph(10A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(10A) “LicensedEstablishment”means a businesslicensedby ABCA thatholds
an on-premisesretailer’slicense,classC/R, D/R, C/T, D/T, C/H, D/H, C/X, D/X, C/RB, D/RB,
CIN, or DIN.”.
(5)A newparagraph(13A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(13A)“Raffle”meansa lottery,otherthanalotteryoperatedbytheDistrict
pursuanttothistitle,inwhichaprize iswon by atleastoneofmultiplepersonsbuying
chances.”,
(b)Section4(D.C.OfficialCode§36-601.12)isamendedasfollows:
(1)The sectionheadingisamended toreadas follows:
“Sec,2-2512.Lottery,Gambling,andGamingFund.”.
(2)Subsection(a)(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ChiefFinancialOfficer”
andinsertingthephrase“ChiefFinancialOfficer,exceptforfundsgeneratedbythetaximposed
byD.C.OfficialCode§§47-2002(a)(9)and47-2202(a)(6)”initsplace.
(c)Section4 (D.C.OfficialCode § 36-601.22)isamended toreadas follows:
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“Sec,2-252.Operationofbingoandrafiles.“BingoandrafflesmaybeconductedintheDistrictonlyinaccordancewiththistitle,any
ralesissuedpursuanttothistitle,andanyotherapplicablelaworrules.”.(d)Section4(D.C.OfficialCode§36-601.23)isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection
(©)toreadasfollows:(6)TheOfficemayissuealicensetooperatecommercialbingounderthissectiononlytoanon-premisesalcoholretailerlicensedunderTitle25oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficial
Code;provided,thatnolicensetooperatecommercialbingomaybeissuedbytheOfficebeforeOctober1,2025.”.(e)Section4(D.C.OfficialCode§36-601.24)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“Sec,2-2524.Rulesgoverningconductofbingoandraffles.“(a)TheChiefFinancialOfficershalladoptrulesgoverningtheconductofbingoandrafflestoensuretheintegrityoftheconductofbingoandraffles,andtoprotecttheeconomic
welfareandinterestsinfairandhonestplayofbingoandrafflesparticipants.Therulesshallinclude: “(1)Specificapplicationrequirements,applicationfees,andtheformthereof;“(2)Thespecificmodels,types,andtechnologicalconfigurationsofanydevicesorapplicationsusedtoassistintheplayofbingoorrafflesthatmaybelawfullyoperated;
“(3)Theterms,conditions,andrulesforbingoandraffles;“(4)Amountoforvalueofprizes;“(5)Thepremisesthatmaybeusedtoconductbingoorrafilesandthetermsof
suchuse; “(6Theoccasionsonandfrequencywithwhichbingoandrafflesmaybe
conducted;“(7)Thedefinitionanduseofgrossreceiptsfromtheconductofbingoand
raffles;and #(8)A prohibitiononanymachine,device,orterminalthat:
“(A)Enablesapersontoplayabingogameagainstamachineor
computerizedsystemratherthanagainstotherhumanplayerscollocatedonsiteatalicensed
establishment;or
“(B)Allowsapersontoparticipateinacommercialbingogamefroma
locationotherthanthelicensedestablishmentwhere thenumbers arecalledby a livecaller.
“(b)Foranyviolationofrulesadoptedpursuanttosubsection(a)ofthissection,the
Officemay:
“(1)Imposeafineofnotmorethan$50,000;and
(2)Suspendorrevokethelicense,issuedunderthistitle,ofanyperson,firm,
partnership,association,organization,or corporation.
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(©)AllfinesimposedpursuanttothissectionshallbedepositedintheLottery,Gaming,andGamblingFundestablishedbysection2-2512(D.C.OfficialCode§36-601.12)“(@)Anyperson,firm,partnership,association,organization,orcorporationfinedorsuspendedpursuanttothissectionshallhavearightto@hearingbeforetheChiefFinancialOfficer,ortheChiefFinancialOfficer’sdesignee,and,intheeventoftheaffirmationofsuchfineorsuspension,therighttoappealsuchfineorsuspensiontotheSuperiorCourtoftheDistrictofColumbia.”.
Sec.2074,Title47oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(a)Section47-2002(a)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(9)toreadasfollows:“(9)Therateoftaxshallbe7.5%onthegrossreceiptsfromthesaleoforcharges
collectedtoplaycommercialbingo.”.(b)Section47-2202(a)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(6)toreadasfollows:“(6)Therateoftaxshallbe7.5%onthegrossreceiptsfromthesaleoforchargescollectedtoplaycommercialbingo.”.
SUBTITLE I,ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION INITIATIVES
Sec.2081. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“Economic RevitalizationInit
Amendment Act of 2025”.
tivesEmergeney
Sec.2082.Section2032oftheDeputyMayorforPlanningandEconomicDevelopment
LimitedGrant-MakingAuthorityActof2012,effectiveSeptember20,2012(D.C.Law19-168;D.C.OfficialCode§1-328.04),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(bb)isrepealed.
(b)Subsection(ji)isamendedasfollows(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedasfollows:(A)Subparagraph(A)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(i)(1)(A)NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationActof2013,effectiveDecember24,2013(D.C.Law20-61;D.C,OfficialCode§1-328.11efseq.),theDeputyMayorshal
establishaChinatownLong-TermLeaseGrantprogramtoawardgrantsthroughacompetitiveprocesstoeligibleentitiesoreligiblecommercialpropertyownersintheChinatownneighborhood,inaccordancewiththissubsection.”.
(B)Subparagraph(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“eligiblebusiness”andinsertingthephrase“eligibleentity”initsplace.(C)Subparagraph(C)isamendedasfollows:
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(i)Sub-subparagraph(ii)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“eligiblebusiness”andinsertingthephrase“eligibleentity”initsplace.(ii)Sub-subparagraph(iv)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“eligiblebusiness”and insertingthephrase“eligibleentity”initsplace.
(D)Subparagraph(D)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“A businessor
commercialpropertyowner”andinsertingthephrase“Anentityorcommercialpropertyowner”
initsplace.
(£)Subparagraph(B)isamendedasfollows:(i)Sub-subparagraph(i)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“eligiblebusiness”and insertingthephrase“eligibleentity”initsplace.
(ii)Sub-subparagraph(ii)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“tenantimprovement allowance,totheeligiblebusiness”and insertingthephrase“tenant
improvementallowance,includingforfagaderepairandinteriorandexteriorspacerenovations,
totheeligibleentity”initsplace.
(F)Subparagraph(F)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“abusinessor
commercial”andinsertingthephrase“anentityorcommercial”initsplace.
(G)Subparagraph(G)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“eligible
business”bothtimesitappearsand insertingthephrase“eligibleentity”initsplace.
(2)Paragraph(2)(A)isamendedbystrikingthefigure“$125,000”andinserting
thefigure“$250,000”initsplace
(3)Paragraph(5)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Subparagraph(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“eligible
business”andinsertingthephrase“eligibleentity”initsplace.
(B)Subparagraph(C)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“eligible
businesses”and insertingthephrase“eligibleentities”initsplace.
(c)New subsections(jj),(kk),(11),(nam),(nn),(00),and(pp)areaddedtoreadas
follows:
“(jj)NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationAct of 2013,effectiveDecember 24,
2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-328.11ef seg.):
“(1)In FiscalYear 2024, theDeputy Mayor shallaward a grantof $500,000 to
CapitalFactoryforthepurposeofsupportingatechnologyincubatorintheDistrict;
“(2)In FiscalYear 2025,theDeputy Mayor shallaward a grantof $1,500,000to
CapitalFactoryforthepurposeof supporting a technologyincubatorintheDistrict;and
“(3)BeginninginFiscalYear2026,theDeputyMayormayawardgrantsto
entitiesthatprovidesupportforentrepreneurstoestablish,develop,andgrowearly-stage
technologycompanieswithintheDistrictorprovidetrainingtoDistrictresidentstoworkinthe
technologysector.
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“(kk)NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationActof 2013,effectiveDecember 24,
2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode§ 1-328.11etseq.),theDeputy Mayor may issue
grantstotheAfricanAmerican CivilWar Memorial Freedom Foundation,Inc.forthepurposeof
redevelopingand operatingtheAfricanAmerican CivilWar Museum, locatedat 1925 Vermont
Avenue, NW.
“(D)(1)(A)NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationAct of 2013,effectiveDecember
24,2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-328.11e¢seq.),inFiscalYear 2026,the
DeputyMayorshallestablishaRhodeIslandAvenueSupportGrantprogramtoawardgrants
throughacompetitiveprocesstoeligiblebusinessesandeligiblecommercialpropertyownersin
‘theRhode IslandAvenue Corridor,inaccordancewith thissubsection.
“(B)Aneligiblebusinessshall:
“(i)BeregisteredasanentityintheDistrict;
“(i)BeingoodstandingwiththeDepartmentofLicensingand
Consumer Protection(“DLCP”), theOfficeof Tax and Revenue (“OTR”),theDepartmentof
EmploymentServices,andtheUnitedStatesInternalRevenueService(“IRS”);
“(iii)Have fewer than30 full-timeemployees;
“(v)Signorintendtosignalong-termleaseofacommercial
propertyintheRhodeIslandAvenueCorridor;and“(v)Offerretail,educationalprograms,entertainment,food,or
otherservicesor activitiesthatstrengthencommunity connectionsand attractfoottraffictothe
Rhode IslandAvenue Corridor.
“(C)An eligiblecommercialpropertyownershall:
“()Own acommercialpropertyontheRhodeIslandAvenue
Corridor;
“Gi)Signorintendtosignalong-termleasewithaneligible
businessforthecommercialpropertyontheRhodeIslandAvenueCorridor;
“(iii)Be ingood standingwith DLCP, OTR, and IRS; and
“(iv)Not be a beneficialownerof the eligiblebusinessthatisor
willbeoccupyingthecommercialpropertyontheRhodeIslandAvenueCorridor.
“(D)A businessorcommercialpropertyownerseekingagrantunderthis
subsectionshallsubmittotheDeputyMayoranapplication,inaformprescribedbytheDeputy
Mayor, which shallinclude:
“(i)A signedcurrentlong-termleaseorevidenceoftheintentto
signalong-termlease;and
“Cii)AnyadditionalinformationrequestedbytheDeputyMayor.
“(B)(j)Aneligiblebusinessawardeda grantpursuanttothissubsection
shalluse thegrantfunds forrentpayments or tenantimprovements.
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“(i)A propertyownerawardedagrantpursuanttothissubsection
shalluse thegranttoabaterentpayments or otherwiseprovidea benefit,which may includea
tenantimprovementallowance,includingforfagaderepairandinteriorandexteriorspace
renovations,totheeligiblebusinessinan amount equalin valuetoor greaterthantheamount of
thegrantandshallsubmitevidencetotheDeputyMayordemonstratingcompliancewiththis
subparagraph.
“@)Toreceivetheannualgrantfundsdisbursement,abusinessor
commercialpropertyowner awardeda grantpursuanttothissubsectionshal!annuallysubmitto
theDeputyMayorproofofcontinuedparticipationinthelong-termleaseandother
documentationasrequiredbytheDeputyMayor.
“(G)If.aneligiblebusinessawardedagrantpursuanttothissubsection
ends itsleaseearly,and a likewiseeligiblebusinessassumes thesame lease,thenew lesseemay
applytotheDeputyMayorthroughanoncompetitiveprocessforagrantuptotheamountofthe
remainingfundsthattheoriginalgranteewasawarded.
“(H)Ifaneligiblepropertyownerawardedagrantpursuanttothis
subsectiontransfersthepropertytoalikewiseeligiblepropertyowner,andthelikewiseeligible
propertyowner assumes thesame long-termlease,thenew propertyowner may applytothe
DeputyMayorthroughanoncompetitiveprocessforagrantuptotheamountoftheremaining
fundsthattheoriginalgranteewasawarded.
“(2)In FiscalYear 2026, theDeputy Mayor shallaward atleast$350,000 ingrant
fundsfortheRhodeIslandAvenueSupportGrantProgram.
“(3)TheDeputyMayormayawardoneormoregrantstoathird-partygrant-
managingentityforthepurposeofadministeringtheprogrampursuanttothissubsectionand
makingsubgrantsonbehalfoftheDeputyMayorinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthis
subsectionotregulationsissuedpursuanttothissubsection.
“(4)TheDeputyMayor,pursuanttoTitleIoftheDistrictofColumbia
AdministrativeProcedureAct,approved October21, 1968 (82 Stat.1204;D.C. OfficialCode §
2-501etseq.),mayissuerulestoimplementtheprovisionsofthissubsection.
“(5)(A)TheDeputyMayorandanythird-partyentitychosenpursuantto
paragraph(3)ofthissubsectionshallmaintainalistofallgrantsawardedpursuanttothis
subsection,identifyingforeachaward:
“(i)Thegrantrecipient;
“(ii)Thenameandaddressoftheeligiblebusinessorproperty
owner;
“Gii)Thedateoftheaward;
“@v)Theintendeduseoftheaward;and
“(v)Theawardamount.
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“(B)Thelistrequiredbysubparagraph(A)ofthisparagraphshallbe
publishedintheD.C.Registerevery6months.
“(C)TheDeputyMayorandanythird-partyentitychosenpursuantto
paragraph(3)ofthissubsectionshallcollectnecessaryinformationtoevaluatetheeffectiveness
oftheprogram,including:
“(@)The totalaward amount and durationof theaward;
“(i)Theshareoftheawardasapercentageofthetotalleasecost;
and
“Gii)Thelengthoftimethateligiblebusinessesoreligible
commercial propertyowners awarded grantfundspursuanttothissubsectionremain intheir
leases.
“(6)For thepurposesofthis subsection,theterm:
“(A)“RhodeIslandAvenueCorridor”meanstheparcels,squares,andlots
withinandalongtheboundaryofthefollowingarea:Beginningattheintersectionof14thStreet,
NE, EvartsStreet,NE, and Rhode IslandAvenue, NE; continuingeastalongEvartsStreet,NE,
to20th Street,NE; continuingnorthalong20th Street,NE, toHamlin Street,NE; continuingeast
alongHamlin Street,NE, toMillsAvenue, NE; continuingsouthalongMillsAvenue, NE, to
Hamlin Place,NE; continuingeastalongHamlin Place,NE, to24th Street,NE; continuingnorth
along24thStreet,NE,toKeamyStreet,NE;continuingwestalongKearnyStreet,NE,to13th
Street,NE;continuingsouthalong13thStreet,NE,toRhodeIslandAvenue,NE;continuingeast
alongRhode IslandAvenue, NE, totheintersectionwith 14thStreet,NE, and EvartsStreet,NE.
“(B)“Entity”shal!have thesame meaning as providedinD.C. Official
Code§29-101.02(10).
“(C)“Long-term lease”means afixed-term rentalagreementwith a lease
periodofnofewerthan10years,exclusiveofoptions.
“(mm) NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationAct of2013,effectiveDecember 24,
2013(D.C.Law20-61;D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-328.11erseq.),theDeputyMayormaymakea
granttothePrinceHallFree& Accepted Mason and Orderofthe EasternStarCharitable
EducationalFoundation(“Foundation”),oracommercialtenantofspaceleasedbythe
Foundationat 1000 U Street,NW, inorderto supporttheimplementationofrecommendations
forthatspaceand theadjacentplazamade intheShaw/U StreetCulturalDestinationDistrict
Plan,asapprovedbytheShaw/UStreetCulturalDestinationDistrictPlanApprovalResolution
of2005,effectiveJune21,2005(Res.16-209).
“(nn)NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationAct of 2013,effectiveDecember 24,
2013(D.C.Law20-61;D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-328.11efseg.),inFiscalYear2025,theDeputy
Mayor shallaward a grantof $500,000 to a licensedretailerof medicalcannabisinWard 8 that
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hasbeeninoperationsinceJanuary2019forthepurposeofcontinuingcurrentbusiness
operations.
“(00)NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationActof2013,effectiveDecember24,
2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-328.11ef seq.),in FiscalYear 2026,theDeputy
Mayorshallaward$150,000ingrantstoprovidesmallbusinesssupportforbusinessesimpacted
byconstructionnearPennsylvaniaAvenue,SE,andPotomacAvenue,SE,andalong8thStreet
SE, between PennsylvaniaAvenue, SE, and VirginiaAvenue, SE.
“(pp)(1)NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationActof2013,effectiveDecember24,
2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C OfficialCode § 1-328.11efseq.),in FiscalYear 2026,theDeputy
Mayor shallaward a grantof up to $3,000,000totheRosemount Center(“Center”)to support
theCenter’spurchaseoftherealpropertytheCentercurrentlyleases,locatedat2000Rosemount
Avenue,NW.
“(2)Ofthefundsauthorizedpursuanttoparagraph(1)ofthissubsection,the
DeputyMayorshallaward$2millionbyDecember1,2025,andshallawardbyMay 31,2026,
asamatchinggrant,$4totheCenterforeverydollarabove$1millionthattheCenterraises
from privatedonationsby April30,2026; provided,thatthetotalmatching grantshallnot
exceed $1 million.”,
Sec.2083. Section301 of theNationalCapitalRevitalizationCorporationand Anacostia
WaterfrontCorporationReorganizationActof2008,effectiveMarch26,2008(D.C.Law 17-
138;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-1225.21),isamended as follows:
(a)Subsection(b)(1)isamendedbyaddinganewsubparagraph(C-i)toreadasfollows:
“(C-i)BeginningOctober1,2025,thetaxrevenuereceivedpursuantto
D.C.OfficialCode§47-2002.03a(a)(2),lessamountsdepositedintheGeneralFundpursuantto
D.C. OfficialCode § 47-2002.03a(c)(2);”.
(b)New subsections(d-3)and(d-4)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(d-3)In FiscalYear 2026, of theamounts creditedtotheAccount pursuantto subsection.
(b)(1)(C-i)ofthissection:
“(1)$2,451,000shallbe used toprovidegrantsauthorizedby section2032(jj)(3)
oftheDeputyMayorforPlanningandEconomicDevelopmentLimitedGrant-MakingAuthority
Act of 2012,effectiveSeptember 20,2012 (D.C.Law 19-168;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-
328.04G)))):“(2)$5,140,000shallbe used toprovidea granttotheWashington DC Economic
Partnershiptosupportretailand businessattractionefforts;
“(3)$750,000shallbeusedforservicestogeneratebusinessattractionleads,to
market theDistricttobusinesseswiththegoalof enticingbusinessestorelocateintotheDistrict,
and todevelopbusinessincentives;
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“(4)$1,125,000shallbe used tosupportbusinessesintheGalleryPlaceand
Chinatown neighborhoodswhiletheCapitalOne Arena redevelopmentprojectisunder
construction;
(5)$750,000shallbeusedtosupportretail,reducecommercialvacancies,and
generatefoottrafficacrosstheDistrictby supportingstreetlevelandstorefrontactivationstofill
amenity gaps;and
(6) $250,000 shallbe used torejuvenateand preservetheculturalidentityof
Chinatown.
“(d-4)In FiscalYear 2027,of the amounts creditedtotheAccount pursuanttosubsection
(0)(1)(C-i)ofthissection,$6,140,000shallbeusedtoprovideagranttotheWashingtonDC
Economic Partnershipto supportretailand businessattractionefforts.”,
Sec.2084.Applicability.Amendatorysection2032(nmn)insection2082(c)shallapplyasoftheeffectivedateoftheFiscalYear2025RevisedLocalBudgetAdjustmentEmergencyActof2025,passedon
emergencybasisonJuly28,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-263).
SUBTITLEJ.WASHINGTONDC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPSec.2091.Shorttitle,
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“WashingtonConventionCenterMarketingAuthorityMarketingFundEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.2092. Section208a(e)of theWashington ConventionCenterAuthorityAct of 1994,
effectiveAugust 12,1998 (D.C.Law 12-142;D.C. OfficialCode § 10-1202.08a(e)),isamended.
asfollows:
(a)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinsertingasemicolonin
itsplace.
(b)Paragraph(3)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“;and”inits
place.
(c)A newparagraph(4)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(4)The Washington DC Economic Partnership,pursuanttowhich the
WashingtonDC EconomicPartnershipshallbedesignatedastheprimarycontractorto:
“(A)Fosterandenhanceeconomicgrowthandbusinessprospectsinthe
District;
“(B)Providesupportfortheretentionandexpansionofbusinessesinthe
Districtand theattractionof businessestotheDistrict;and
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“(C) Market and providesupportforthemarketingofthe Districtasan
attractivelocationtoestablish,operate,and grow businesses.”.
SUBTITLE K. FUNDING FOR LOCAL THEATERS
Sec.2101. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Funding forTheatersEmergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.2102. Section6d of theCommission on theArtsand HumanitiesAct,effective
September 6,2023 (D.C.Law 25-50;D.C. OfficialCode § 39-205.04),isamended by addinga
newsubsection(f)toreadasfollows:
“(£)(1)Notwithstandingany otherprovisionof thissectionor theGrantAdministration
Actof 2013, effectiveDecember 24,2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode§ 1-328.11er
seq.),fromthefandsappropriatedfortheLargeCapitalGrantsprogram,theCommissionshall
issuethefollowinggrants:“(A)InFiscalYear2025:“) $4milliontotheNationalTheatre,fortheacquisitionofand
repairstothetheater; “(ii)$500,000 totheHoward Theatre,fordebtservicepayments
relatedtorenovationsandimprovementstothetheaterandoperationalexpensesofthetheater;
and.
“(iii)$285,000 totheLincolnTheatre,forrepairstoand renovation
of the theater;and
“(B) In FiscalYear 2026;
“) $500,000totheWoollyMammothTheatreCompany,topay
foroperationalexpensesofthe theater;and
“(ii)To Grupo de ArtistasLatinoamericanos,G.A.L.A.,Inc.,also
known as theGALA HispanicTheatre(“GALA”), forcapitalrepairand expensesforrenovation
to,and operationof,thetheater:
“(1)$450,000tobe disbursedina lump sum by December
31,2025;and
“(I1)Up toa maximum of $50,000,$1 forevery$1 raised
by GALA from non-government sources,as evidencedby a notarized,itemizedlistof donations
submittedby GALA totheCommission:
“(aa)DuringtheperiodfromAugust1,2025,to
October 31,2025, tobe disbursedina lump sum notlaterthanDecember 31,2025;
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“(bb)DuringtheperiodfromNovember1,2025,to
January31,2026,tobedisbursedinalumpsumnotlaterthanFebruary28,2026;“(cc)DuringtheperiodfromFebruary1,2026,to
April30,2026,tobedisbursedinalumpsumnotlaterthanMay31,2026;and“(dd)DuringtheperiodfromMay1,2026,toJuly
31,2026,tobedisbursedinalumpsumnotlaterthanSeptember30,2026.
“Q2)AnyappropriatedamountsremainingintheLargeCapitalGrantsprogram
afteraccountingforthemaximumamountsrequiredtobeissuedpursuanttoparagraph(1)of
thissubsectioninarespectivefiscalyearshallbeawardedcompetitivelyinaccordancewith
subsections(a)through(¢)ofthissection.”.
Sec.2103.Applicability.
ThissubtitleshallapplyasoftheeffectivedateoftheFiscalYear2025RevisedLocal
BudgetAdjustmentEmergencyActof2025,passedonemergencybasisonJuly28,2025
(EnrolledversionofBill26-263).
SUBTITLE L. TRUXTON CIRCLE EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY
Sec,2111.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“TruxtonCircleEminent Domain AuthorityEmergency
Act of 2025”.
Sec,2112.The Councilfindsthat:
(1)The Truxton Circleneighborhoodisa mixed-use neighborhoodcharacterized
bymixed-densityresidential,commercial,andretailuses.Itisahigh-prioritycorridorfor
investment,in-filldevelopment,and therevitalizationof vacantand underutilizedlots.
(2)Lot48inSquare3100(“theProperty”),locatedatapproximately1600North
CapitolStreet,NW,isapproximately18,984squarefeetandlocatedatthenorthwestintersection
of North CapitolStreet,NW, and FloridaAvenue, NW. Itisbounded by North CapitolStreet,
NW, totheeast,Q Street,NW, to thesouth,and FloridaAvenue, NW, tothewest.
(3)Thepropertyisattheintersectionof2majorDistrictcorridorsand
developmentoftheseareasisahigh-prioritymeasurefortheDistrictandresidentsofWard5.
(4)ThepropertypresentstheopportunityforredevelopmentalongNorthCapitol
Street,NW, andareductioninblight.Thisparcelisripeformatter-of-right,neighbothood-
appropriatedevelopment,includinghousing,retail,mixed-usedevelopment,andofficespace.
(5)AcquisitionofthepropertybytheDistrictwillallowfordevelopmentto
invigorateavacantandunderutilizedparcelandtorepositionthepropertyfordevelopmentand
revitalization.
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Sec.2113.TheMayormayexerciseeminentdomaininaccordancewiththeproceduressetforthinSubchapterIIofChapter13ofTitle16oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodetoacquireLot48inSquare3100forthepurposeofrevitalizationorredevelopment.
SUBTITLEM.HOUSINGINDOWNTOWN PROGRAMSec.2121,Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“HousinginDowntownProgramEmergency‘AmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.2122.Chapter8of Title47oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedas
follows:(a)Section47-860.01(2)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subparagraphs(A)and(B)arerepealed.(2)Newsubparagraphs(C),(D),and(E)areaddedtoreadasfollows:“(C)ThegeographicareacontainedintheCentralWashingtonAreaElement,assetforthinVolume2oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficeofPlanning’s2021
ComprehensivePlanandtheComprehensivePlanAmendmentActof2021,effectiveAugust21,2021(D.C.Law24-20;68DCR6918)(“ComprehensivePlanAmendmentActof2021”),plus1,750linearfeetwithintheDistrictinanydirectionbeyondthearea’sboundaries;“(D)ThegeographicareacontainedintheNearNorthwestAreaElement,assetforthinVolume2oftheComprehensivePlanAmendmentActof2021,plus1,750linear
feetwithintheDistrictinanydirectionbeyondthearea’sboundaries;and“(B)AnyotherportionoftheDistrictwithaconcentrationofcommercialofficepropertyandhighcommercialvacancyrates,asdesignatedbytheMayor.”.(b)Section47-860.03(b)(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“upto$6.8million”and
insertingthephrase“upto$5million”initsplace.(c)Section47-870(1)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subparagraph(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“taxyear2025;”and
insertingthephrase“taxyear2026”initsplace.(2)Subparagraph(B)isamendedasfollows:(A)Strikethephrase“taxyear2025”andinsertthephrase“taxyear
2026”initsplace.(B)Strikethephrase“after2025”andinsertthephrase“after2026”initsplace.
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SUBTITLEN.ROCK CREEK TENNISCENTERTRANSFEROFJURSISDICTIONSec,2131.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“RockCreekTennisCenterTransferofJurisdictionandFundingEmergencyActof2025”.
Sec.2132.(a)Pursuanttosection404oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct,
approvedDecember24,1973(87Stat.803;D.C.OfficialCode§1-204.04),andconsistentwith
section1ofAnActToauthorizethetransferofpubliclandintheDistrictofColumbia,approved
May20,1932(47Stat.161;D.C.OfficialCode§10-111),theCounciloftheDistrictof
ColumbiaauthorizesthetransferofjurisdictionfromtheDirectoroftheNationalParkService,
actingonbehalfoftheSecretaryoftheInterior,tothegovernmentoftheDistrictofColumbia,
overaportionofU.S.Reservation339,whichisNationalParkServiceLandandappurtenant
facilitiesinRockCreekPark,theboundariesofwhicharegenerallyKennedyPlace,NW,tothe
north;16thStreet,NW,andColoradoAvenue,NW,totheeast;theinsideboundaryofthe
existingparkinglotstothesouthandwest;StageRoad,NW, tothewest;andaportionof
MorrowDrive,NW,totheexistingtreelinetowhereitintersectswithKennedyPlace,NW,to
thewest,uponwhichissituatedtheRockCreekTennisCenterandappurtenantfacilities,as
shownona plattobedrawnandfiledintheOfficeoftheSurveyoroftheDistrictofColumbia.
(b)Uponthetransferofjurisdictiondescribedinsubsection(a)ofthissection,oranother
transferofjurisdictionapprovedbytheCouncilpursuanttosection1ofAnActToauthorizethe
transferofjurisdictionoverpubliclandintheDistrictofColumbia,approvedMay20,1932(47
Stat.161;D.C.OfficialCode§10-111),overthepropertyinwhichtheRockCreekTennis
Centerissituated,theDepartmentofParks andRecreationshallcommence theRock Creek
TennisCentercapitalprojecttomakeimprovementsnecessarytobringtheexistingtenniscenter
intocompliancewithAssociationofTennisProfessionalsTourandWomen’sTennis
AssociationToureventstandards.
Sec.2133.ItisthesenseoftheCouncilthattheMayor,inacceptingatransferofJurisdictionthatincludestheRockCreekTennisCenter,should:(1)Thoroughlyandthoughtfullyengagewiththecommunitiesandorganizations
impactedbythecurrentandfutureusesofthepropertyoverwhichjurisdictionistobetransferred,includingAdvisoryNeighborhoodCommission4E,theRockCreekConservancy,andresidentsoftheSixteenthStreetHeightsandCrestwoodneighborhoods.
(2)Provideareasonableperiodoftimeforpubliccomment,includingopportunitiesforExecutiveagenciestoanswerpublicquestionsaboutthetransferofjurisdiction.
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(3)Incorporateanyrelevantenvironmental,traffic,andnoiseimpactstudies
previouslycompletedpertainingtothepropertyoverwhichjurisdictionistobetransferred,otconductadditionalstudiesofcomparablerigorandscopethatshouldbemadeavailabletothe
public. (4)Prioritizepreservationofopenandfreeaccesstoasmuchofthepropertyoverwhichjurisdictionistobetransferredaspossibleforasmuchoftheyearaspossible,includingtheexistingPicnicGrove#24andpublicparkingspacestobeutilizedforpublicaccessofother
areasofRockCreekPark.(5)ExploretheroleoftheCarterBartonAmphitheaterinaproposedorfuture
transferofjurisdictiontoensurepreservation,improvement,andfutureproductivepublicuseof
thishistoriccommunityasset.
SUBTITLE O, HISTORIC BURIAL GROUNDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM
Sec,2141. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“HistoricBurialGrounds PreservationProgram
Emergency Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.2142.TheHistoricLandmarkandHistoricDistrictProtectionActof1978,effective
March3,1979(D.C.Law2-144;D.C,OfficialCode§6-1101efseq.),isamendedbyaddinga
newsection11ctoreadasfollows:
“Sec,Ile.PaulE.Sluby,Sr,HistoricBurialGroundsPreservationProgram.
“(a)ThereisestablishedaPaulE.Sluby,Sr.HistoricBurialGroundsPreservation
ProgramattheOfficeofPlanning(“Office”).
(b)Subjecttoavailablefunding,theOfficeshallissuegrantstoqualifiedcharitable
organizationsforthefollowingpurposes:(1)Thepreservationandrestorationofhistoricburialgrounds;
(2)Theidentificationofhistoricburialgrounds;
(3)Theinterpretationofhistoricburialgrounds;
(4)Therepatriationofhumanremains,particularlythosefromformerhistoric
burialgrounds;or(5)Relatedresearchanddocumentationofhistoricburialgroundsincludingburial
records,locationaldata,andcontestedownership.
“(c)Qualifiedcharitableorganizationsthatseekagrantforactivitiesatahistoricburial
groundthatislocatedonprivatepropertyshallbeconsideredforagrantonlywiththewritten
consentofthe propertyowner.
“(@)Forthepurposesofthissection,theterm:
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“(1)“Historicburialground”meansacemeteryoranynaturalorpreparedphysicallocation,whetheroriginallybelow,on,orabovethesurfaceoftheearth,intowhichhumanremainsaredepositedasapartofthedeathriteorceremonyofa culture,andthatwasestablishedintheDistrictofColumbiapriortoJanuary1,1955,forintermentsofAfrican
Americansandisownedbyapublicbodyorqualifiedcharitableorganization.“(2)“Qualifiedcharitableorganization”meansacharitablecorporation,charitable
association,orcharitabletrustthathasbeengrantedtax-exemptstatusunder§501(¢)(3)oftheInternalRevenueCodeandthathastheprimarypurposeofpreservinghistoricalcemeteriesandgravesorwasformedforthepurposeofidentifying,preserving,ormaintaininghistoricburial
grounds.”.
SUBTITLE P. COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TRANSFERS
Sec.2151. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Community Land TrustTransfersEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.2152.Title47of theDistrictof Columbia OfficialCode isamended as follows:
(a)Chapter8 isamended as follows:
(1)Section47-803 isamended as follows:
(A)Paragraph(1)isredesignatedasparagraph(1A).
(B)A newparagraph(1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(1)The term “community landtrust”means a nonprofitorganizationthat:
“(A)Acquiresandholdslandforthepurposeofprovidingand
maintainingaffordablehousingforlow-andmoderate-incomefamiliesinperpetuity;and
“(B) Employs landleasesas a method to securetheaffordabilityof
housing.”.
(2)Section47-820,02isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(c-1)toreadas
follows:
“(c-1)Ifthegroundsofa resalerestrictedpropertyareownedbyacommunitylandtrust
asdefinedby§47-803(1)andaresubjecttoalandleasewiththecommunitylandtrustasthe
lessor,theassessedvalueof thegrounds shallbe based upon theaverageannualrentoverthe
termofthe lease,includingrenewals,capitalizedata rateof 10%, plusany additionalactual
considerationpayable;except,thattheamount towhich therateisappliedshallnotexceed the
fairmarket valueofthe realpropertycoveredby theinteresttransferred.”.
(3)Section47-850 isamended by addinga new subsection(i)toreadas follows:
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“()Forpurposesofthissection,anindividualwhooccupiesrealpropertypursuanttoa
landleasewitha community landtrustas definedby § 47-803(1)shallbe deemed theowner
thereofandentitledtoapplyforahomesteaddeductionforsuchrealproperty.”.
(b)Section47-902 isamended by adding a new paragraph(30)toreadas follows:
“(30)Transfersofpropertytoacommunitylandtrust,asthattermisdefinedin§
47-803(1).”.
()Chapter35isamendedasfollows:
(1)Section47-3502(a)(2)isamended as follows:
(A)Subparagraph(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;or”and
insertinga semicoloninitsplace.
(B)Subparagraph(B)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthe
phrase“;of”initsplace.
(C)Anewsubparagraph(C)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(C)Enterintoalandleasewithacommunitylandtrust,asdefinedby§
47-803(1),asthelessor.”,
(2)Section47-3503 isamended as follows:
(A)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:
(i)Paragraph(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(a)(1)A deed,includingaleaseorgroundrent,conveyingpropertyoraninterestin
propertytoaqualifyinglowerincomehomeownershiphouseholdshallbeexemptfromthedeed
recordationtaxpursuantto §§ 42-1102 or 42-1103,ifthehouseholdmeets therequirementsof §
47-3502,andadeedconveyingpropertytoacommunitylandtrust,asdefinedby§47-803(1),
shallbe exempt from thedeed recordationtaxpursuantto §§ 42-1102 or 42-1103.”.
(ii)Paragraph(3)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ifthe
propertysecuringthedeedoftrustormortgageisowned by orisbeingsimultaneously
transferred”andinsertingthephrase“ifthepropertysecuringthedeedoftrustormortgageis
ownedorleasedbyorisbeingsimultaneouslytransferredorleasedto”initsplace.
(B)Subsection(b)isamendedasfollows:
(i)Paragraph(1)(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“The
purchaserinfeesimpleorthepersonsacquiringqualifiedownershipinterestsunderashared
equityfinancingagreementreceive”andinsertingthephrase“Thehouseholdacquiringafee
simpleinterest,a leaseholdinterestunder a land leasefrom a community landtrust,as definedby
§47-803(1),orqualifiedownershipinterestsunderasharedequityfinancingagreement,
receives”initsplace. Gi)A newparagraph(3)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(3)Transfersofpropertytoacommunitylandtrust,asthattermisdefinedin§
47-803(1),shailbe exempt from thetransfertaxpursuantto § 47-902.”.
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(©)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(¢)(2)isamendedtoreadas
follows: “(2)Propertytransferred,includingatransferbylandlease,toaqualifyinglowerincomehomeownershiphouseholdandpropertyownedbyacommunitylandtrustasdefinedby
§47-803(1)thatissubjecttoalandleasetoaqualifyinglowerincomehomeownershiphouseholdshallbeexemptfromrealpropertytaxpursuantto§47-1002,if”.
Sec.2153.Totheextentanexemptionfromsuchtaxesisprovidedpursuanttosection2152ofthissubtitle,alltransferandrecordationtaxes,penaltiesandinterestcollectedsinceOctober1,2018,inconnectionwithatransferbyortoacommunitylandtrust,asdefinedby
D.C,OfficialCode§47-803(1),aswellasrealpropertytaxes,penaltiesandinterestcollectedsincesuchdatewithrespecttorealpropertyforwhichanexemptionissoprovided,shallbeforgivenandrefundedtothepersonwhomadethepayments;providedfurther,thatrealpropertytaxes,penaltiesandinterestcollectedsincesuchdatethroughSeptember30,2025,withrespecttorealpropertyownedofrecordbyacommunitylandtrust,asdefinedbyD.C.OfficialCode§
47-803(1)shallbeforgivenandrefundedtothepersonwhomadethepayments.
SUBTITLE Q. BUSINESS LICENSE FEE AND PENALTY WAIVERS
Sec.2161. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“BusinessLicenseFee and PenaltyWaivers Emergency
Amendment Act of2025”.
Sec.2162.Section29-102.12(e)oftheDistrictofOfficialCodeisamendedbystrikingthephrase“feeforgivenessprograms”andinsertingthephrase“feeandpenaltywaiverand
forgivenessprograms”initsplace.
Sec.2163.Chapter28ofTitle47oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedas
follows:(a)Section47-2851.07(a)(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“morethan$100”and
insertingthephrase“morethan$1,000”initsplace.(b)Section47-2851.10(b)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(4)toreadasfollows:(4)ToencouragealicenseetocomeintocompliancewiththeDistrict’sbusiness
licensinglaws,theDepartmentmay,inaccordancewithrulesissuedbytheDirector,waivethelatefeeandpenaltyforreinstatingalapsedlicenseoranexpiredlicense.”.
SUBTITLE R. EVENTS DC GRANTS
Sec,2171. Shorttitle.
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Thissubtitlemay be citedasthe“EventsDC GrantsEmergency Act of2025”.
Sec.2172.NationalCherry Blossom Festivalgrant.
(a)Thereisestablishedamatchinggrantprogramtosupportthe2026NationalCherry
Blossom Festival(“Program”),which shallbe administeredby theWashington Conventionand
SportsAuthority(“EventsDC”),UndertheProgram,amatchinggrantshallbeawardedtoa
nonprofitorganizationthatorganizesandproducesaneventoreventsaspartoftheofficial,
month-longNationalCherryBlossomFestival(“Festival”)atarateof$2foreverydollarthatthe
organizationhasraisedincorporatedonationsbyApril30,2026;except,thatthetotalmatching
grantshallnot exceed $1.5million.
(b)In FiscalYear 2026,of thefundsallocatedtotheNon-DepartmentalAccount,$1.5
millionshallbe transferredtoEventsDC touse forthegrantauthorizedby subsection(a)of this
section,
(c)A grantawarded pursuanttothissectionshallbe inadditionto any othergrant
awardedbyEventsDC insupportoftheFestival.
Sec.2173,DC Historygrants.
(a)InFiscalYear2026,EventsDC shallissueagrantofnolessthan$350,000forthe
purposeofprovidingfundstoanonprofitorganizationlocatedintheDistrictthat
provideseducationabouthowtheDistrictofColumbiahasbeenthehomeforthefightfor
freedomanddemocracy,withanemphasisonincludingtheentireDistrictacrossall8wardsin
thishistory.(b)(1)InFiscalYear2026,EventsDC shallissueagrantofnolessthan$250,000toa
nonprofitorganizationoccupyingspaceintheCarnegieLibrarybuildingthatisengagedin
collecting,interpreting,andsharingthehistoryoftheDistrict.
(2)A grantawardedpursuanttothissubsectionshallbeinadditiontoanyother
grantawardedbyEventsDC insupportofhistoricaleducationandresearch,
SUBTITLE S.HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE RESTORATION AND
REFORM
Sec.2181.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“HomePurchaseAssistanceRestorationandReform
EmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.2182.The Home PurchaseAssistanceFund Act of 1978,effectiveSept.12,1978
(D.C.Law 2-103;D.C. OfficialCode § 42-2601 etseq.),isamended as follows:
(a)Section4 (D.C.OfficialCode § 42-2603)isamended as follows:
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(1)Subsection(b)(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“()(1)DHCDshallmaintainandpublishaProgramdashboard,whichshallinclude,ataminimum:
“(A)ThetotalProgramfundingavailable,excludingadministrativecosts,asofthedateofupdatingthedashboard;
“(B)TheunderwritingguidelinesandprogramrulesforeachProgramadministrator;
“(C)Foreachfiscalyear,theaverageamountoftimeittakesforeachProgramadministratorandDHCD to:
“@)Issueanoticeofeligibilityafterreceivinganapplicationforassistance;
“Gi)Issueanoticetoproceedafterissuinganoticeofeligibility;and
“Gii)Enterintoafinal loanagreementafterissuinga noticeto
proceed.”.
(2)Subsection(¢)isamendedtoreadasfollows.“(e)Notwithstandingsubsection(a)ofthissection:“(1)ApplicantsrequiredbyProgramrulestoreceivehousingcounselingtoreceiveassistanceshallbepermittednolessthan2yearsafterthecompletionofhousingcounselingtoreceivefinancialassistancefromtheProgram;“(2)PriorityintheallocationofassistancethroughtheFundshallbegivento
“(3)TheMayorshalldistributeProgramfundingtoeligibleapplicantsonarolling
basisuponavailabilityoffundingandshallnotselectapplicantsforfundingbasedonalotteryorothersimilarrandomizationmethod;
“(4)TheMayorshallnotuseloan-to-valuerationortheamountofa participant'sfirsttrustmortgageon a housingunittodecidewhethera participantwillreceiveProgram
funding;
“(5)IfProgram fundingisdepletedbeforetheendof the fiscalyearinwhich an
applicantreceivesa noticeof eligibility,thenoticeofeligibilityshallremain validthroughat
leasttheendof the nextfiscalyearwith availablefunding.”.
(b)Section5(b)(D.C.OfficialCode§42-2604(b))isamendedbyrepealingparagraphs(IA)and(1B).
SUBTITLE T. DOWNTOWN BID TAX
Sec.2191. Shorttitle.
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Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“DowntownBusinessImprovementDistrictEmergency
AmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.2192,Section201(c)(2)oftheBusinessImprovementDistrictsActof1996,effectiveMarch17,2005(D.C.Law15-257;D.C.OfficialCode§2-1215.51(c)(2)),isamended
asfollows:(a)Strikethephrase“3%annualincrease”andinsertthephrase“5%annualincrease”in
itsplace.(b)Striketheperiodandinsertthephrase“.Notwithstandingsection16(¢)(1),forthe
2026taxyear,theDowntownBIDmayassessatotaltaxincreaseofup to5%overthepreviousyear,whichmaybeassessedflexiblybetweentheSeptember2025andMarch2026payments;provided,thatthetotalcombinedincreaseforthetaxyeardoesnotexceed5%.”initsplace.
SUBTITLE U. HOUSING PRODUCTION TRUST FUND
Sec.2201. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“AffordableHousing PreservationPrioritization
Emergency Amendment Act of2025”.
Sec.2202.Section3oftheHousingProductionTrustFundActof1989,effectiveMarch,
16,1989(D.C.Law7-202;D.C.OfficialCode§42-2802),isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(b-7)toreadasfollows:“(b-7)(1)Notwithstandinganyprovisionofthisactoranyotherlaw,inFiscalYear2026,theMayorshalluse$20millionintheFund,andanyadditionalamountallocatedtotheFund
pursuantfosection7262(b)(3)oftheRevisedRevenueFundingEmergencyActof2025,passedonemergencybasisonJuly28,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-340),uptoatotalof$30million,forthepurposeofassistinginthepreservationofaffordablerentalhousing(“eligiblepreservationprojects”);provided,that,if,bythelastdayofthethirdquarterofFiscalYear2026,
theMayorhasnotobligatedthefullamountsoallocatedtoeligiblepreservationprojects(becausethetotalamountofapplicationsthatmeetthepublishedeligibilityandunderwritingcriteriaislessthansuchamount),theunobligatedbalancemaybeusedfortheotherpurposes
authorizedbythissection.“(2)TheMayor'sselectionprocessforfundingviablepreservationofaffordable
rentalhousingproposalsshallgiveapreferencetoprojectsorproposalsthatpreviouslyhave
receivedFundcommitments,”.
SUBTITLE V. INTERACTIVE WAYFINDING KIOSKS
Sec.2211. Shorttitle.
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Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“InteractiveWayfindingKioskEmergencyActof
2025”.
Sec.2212.Definitions.
Forthepurposesofthissubtitle,theterm:
(1)“Commercialdistrict”meansthegeographicareaincludedintheboundaries
of BIDcorporations,asthattermisdefinedinsection3(4)oftheBusinessImprovement
DistrictsActof1996,effectiveMay29,1996(D.C.Law11-134;D.C.OfficialCode§2-
1215.02(4)),andofMainStreetcorridors,
(2)“Interactivewayfindingkiosk”meansaninterectiveinformationalwayfinding
platformforusebypedestriansanderectedinthepublicright-of-wayonpublicspaceintheform
ofakioskcapableofprovidingorgeneratingwirelessinternetatnocosttousersand
electronicallydisplayedcontentincludingweatherupdates,multimodalmappingtoevent
destinationswithmobileintegration,shopping,dining,andmedicalpointsofinterest,job
postings,realtimetransportationinformation,publicopinionsurveys,cameraenabled
technologyforpublicsafetyuse,publicsafetyandpoliceemergencynotificationsandcallbutton
functionality,kioskusageinformation,publicserviceannouncements,anddigitalcommercial
advertisements.
(3)“Unrestrictedlocations”meansareasofpublicspace,includingcommercial
districts,wheretheinstallationofinteractivewayfindingkiosksisnotprohibitedbylawor
regulation.
Sec,2213.Authorizationformasterlicenseagreement.
TheMayorisauthorizedtoenterintoacontractwithaproviderofinteractivewayfinding
kiosks(“provider”)toinstallandoperateinteractivewayfindingkiosksincommercialdistrictsandotherunresirictedlocationsintheDistrict;provided,that:(1)TheDistrictreceivesapercentageoftherevenuederivedfromany
commercialdigitaladvertisementsdisplayedoninteractivewayfindingkiosksintheDistrict;and
(2)ThemasterlicenseagreementbetweentheMayorandtheprovidercomplieswithanyothertermsestablishedbylaworregulation.
Sec.2214.Rules.‘TheMayor,pursuanttoTitleIoftheDistrictofColumbiaAdministrativeProcedureAct,approvedOctober21,1968(82Stat.1204;D.C.Code§2-501efseq.),mayissuerules
governinginteractivewayfindingkiosksintheDistrict,includingrulesrelatedtotheirdesign,
placement,andcomponentparts.
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SUBTITLE W. TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE
Sec.2221. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Tipped Minimum Wage TimelineEmergency
Amendment Actof 2025”.
Sec.2222. The Minimum Wage Act RevisionAct of 1992,effectiveMarch 25, 1993
(D.C.Law 9-248;D.C. OfficialCode § 32-1001 etseq.),isamended as follows:
(a)Section4 (D.C.OfficialCode § 32-1003),isamended as follows:
(1)Subsection(f)isamendedasfollows:
(A) Paragraph(3)isamended by strikingthedate“January1,2023” and
insertingthedate“May1, 2023”initsplace.
(B)Paragraph(6)isrepealed,
(C)A newparagraph(6A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(6A)Exceptasprovidedinsubsections(h)and(i)ofthissection,asofJuly1,
2026,thetippedminimumwageshallbe56%oftheminimumwageprovidedinsubsection(a)
ofthissection,with tipson top;provided,thattheemployee actuallyreceivestipsinan amount
atleastequaltothedifferencebetweenthehourlywagepaidandtheminimumwageassetby
subsection(a)ofthissection.”.
(D)Paragraphs(7)and(8)areamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(7)Exceptasprovidedinsubsections(h)and(i)ofthissection,asofJuly1,
2028,thetippedminimumwageshallbe60% oftheminimumwageprovidedinsubsection(a)
ofthissection,withtipsontop;provided,thattheemployeeactuallyreceivestipsinanamount
atleastequaltothedifferencebetweenthehourlywagepaidandtheminimumwageassetby
subsection(a)of thissection.
(8)Exceptasprovidedinsubsections(h)and(i)ofthissection,asofJuly1,
2030,thetippedminimumwageshallbe65%of theminimumwageprovidedinsubsection(a)
ofthissection,withtipsontop;provided,thattheemployeeactuallyreceivestipsinanamount
atleastequaltothedifferencebetweenthehourlywagepaidandtheminimumwageassetby
subsection(a)ofthissection.”.
(E)New paragraphs(9)and(10)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(9)Except as providedinsubsections(h)and (i)of thissection,as of July1,
2032,thetippedminimumwageshallbe70%oftheminimumwageprovidedinsubsection(a)
ofthissection,withtipsontop;provided,thattheemployeeactuallyreceivestipsinanamount
atleastequaltothedifferencebetweenthehourlywagepaidandtheminimumwageassetby
subsection(a)of thissection.
“(10)Exceptasprovidedinsubsections(h)and(i)ofthissection,asofJuly1,
2034,thetippedminimumwageshallbe75%oftheminimumwageprovidedinsubsection(a)
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ofthissection,withtipsontop;provided,thattheemployeeactuallyreceivestipsinanamountatleastequaltothedifferencebetweenthehourlywagepaidandtheminimumwageassetbysubsection(a)of thissection.”.
(2)Subsection(i)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“,and(7)”andinsertingthephrase“(6A),(7),(8),(9),and(10)”initsplace.
(b)Section8a (D.C.OfficialCode § 32-1007.01)isamended asfollows:
(1)Designatetheexistingtextas subsection(a).
(2)A new subsection(b)isadded toreadas follows:
“(b)(1)The OfficeoftheChiefFinancialOfficer,beginningon June 1,2027, and every2
yearsthereafter,shallpublisha reporton theeconomic trendsaffectingtherestaurantindustry
andtippedfull-serviceandlimited-servicerestaurantworkersintheDistrictthat:“(A)Compareswagesandsalariesfortippedrestaurantworkersyearoveryear;
“(B)IndicatestheaveragegrossreceiptsforrestaurantsintheDistrict;“(C)Analyzesthechangeinwagesfortippedrestaurantworkersyearoveryear;
“(D)Comparesthenumber offull-serviceand limited-servicerestaurants
yearoveryear;and
“(E)Indicatesthetotalnumber ofrestaurantsthatclaimedaretailer
propertytaxreliefcreditpursuanttoD.C. OfficialCode §§ 47-1807.14and 47-1808.14yearover
year.
“(2)Eachreportpublishedpursuanttoparagraph(1)ofthissubsectionaftertheJune 1,2027,reportshallalsoincludean analysisofthe effectofsection70201of theOne Big
BeautifullBillAct,approvedJuly4,2025(Pub.L.No.119-21;139Stat.170),ontippedworkers’overalltaxliabilitytotheDistrict.
“(3)By January 1,2036,theOfficeoftheChiefFinancialOfficershallpublisha
reportanalyzingtheeffectofthetippedminimumwagereaching100%oftheregularminimumwageontherestaurantindustryandtippedworkersintheDistrict.”,
(c)Section9(b)(D.C.OfficialCode§32-1008(b)),isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(6)isamendedbystrikingthephrase‘;and”andinsertingasemicoloninitsplace.
(2)A newparagraph(6A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(6A)BeginningonJanuary1,2026,alistofsourcesoftheemployee’s‘compensationinadditiontobasewagesandgratuities,includingbonuses,commissionsonsales,anyamountcalculatedasapercentageofservicecharges,orothersources;and”,
Sec.2223.Applicability.
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Section222(a)(1)shallapplyasofJuly25,2025.
SUBTITLE X. PRESERVING AND PROTECTING CHINATOWN
Sec.2231. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Preservingand ProtectingChinatown Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec,2232. Chapter8of Title 47of the Districtof Columbia OfficialCode isamended as
follows:
(a)Section47-870(3)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Theexistingtextisdesignatedassubparagraph(A).
(2)A newsub-paragraph(B)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(B)(i)Notwithstandingsubparagraph(A)ofthisparagraph,foraproperty
locatedinSquare485,Lots3,30,42,43,44,and48,“repositioning”means:
“()A construction,reconstruction,alteration,orrenovation
toaproperty:
“(aa)With a minimum of 50,000 squarefeet;or
“(bb)That yieldsa minimum of50,000 squarefeet;
and
“(1Thatresultsin:
“(aa)Theconversionofthepropertyfroma
primarilynon-residential,rooming house,or officeuse toa use thatisnotresidential;or
(bb)An upgradeinatleast50,000squarefeetof
officespace.
“(i)Forthepurposesofthissubparagraph,thereviewingauthority
shalluseexistingcertificatesofoccupancyor,intheabsenceofcertificatesofoccupancy,
affidavitsofprioruse.”,
(b)Section47-870.01isamended as follows:
(1)Subsection(a)(2)(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“repositioning.”and
insertingthephrase“repositioningor,forataxabatementforapropertylocatedinSquare485,
Lots 3,30,42,43,44, and 48,toexistingpropertiesutilizedonlyforofficeuse.”initsplace.
(2)A newsubsection(g)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(g)AnypropertyownerissuedataxabatementpursuanttothissubchapterafterOctober
1,2025, fora propertylocatedin Square485, Lots 3,30,42,43,44,and 48, shall:
“(1)Forthedurationofthetimeinwhichthepropertyownerreceivesatax
abatementpursuantto thissubchapter,leasespace toor operateatleastone space inthe
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redevelopedpropertytobeleasedtooroperatedbyabusinessornonprofitentitythatmaintainsor enhancestheculturalheritageof theChinatown neighborhood;
“(2)Forthedurationofthetimeinwhichthepropertyownerreceivesataxabatementpursuanttothissubchapter,leasespacetooroperatean Asianmarketopentothe
publicaspartoftheredevelopedpropertyand,priortoopening,consultwiththeChinatownRevitalizationInitiative,ANC 2C, and residentsof theWah Luck House toidentifyproductsthat
may be of interesttosellinthemarket;and
“(3)Inthefirstyearthata taxabatementisissuedpursuanttothissubchapter,
donatea minimum of$300,000to theDistrictofColumbia,which shallbe made availableinfull
totheOfficeoftheDeputyMayorforPlanningandEconomicDevelopmentforthepurposesofsupplementingthefundingavailableforgrantsissuedpursuanttosection2032(ii)oftheDeputyMayor forPlanningand Economic Development LimitedGrant-Making AuthorityAct of2012,
effectiveSeptember 20,2012 (D.C.Law 19-168;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-328.04(ii)),inthenext
ChinatownLong-TermLeaseGrantprogramcyclefollowingthedateofthedonation.”,
TITLEIII,PUBLICSAFETYAND JUSTICE
SUBTITLEA.IMMIGRANTLEGALSERVICESPROGRAMSec.3001.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“ImmigrantLegalServicesProgramEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.3002.Section3102 oftheImmigrant LegalServicesProgram Actof 2018,effective
October30,2018 (D.C,Law 22-168;D.C. OfficialCode § 4-1901),isrepealed.
SUBTITLE B. 911-311 FUND SWEEP REPEAL AND REVERSAL
Sec.3011.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“911-311 Fund Sweep Repealand ReversalEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.3012.(a)Thetabulararrayinsection8002(a)oftheDesignatedFundTransferActof 2021,effectiveNovember13,2021(D.C.Law24-45;68DCR 10163),isamendedasfollows:(1)Strikethefollowingrow:
UCO__ 1630911 and311Assessments 150,000Recurring
(2)Strikethenumber “1,012,074”and insertthenumber “862,074”initsplace.
(b)The transfersof $150,000from the911 and 311 Assessments Fund totheGeneral
Fundof the Districtof Columbia inFiscalYear 2023 and FiscalYear 2024,made pursuantto
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section8002(a)oftheDesignatedFund TransferAct of2021,effectiveNovember 13,2021
(D.C.Law 24-45;68 DCR 10163),arereversedand $300,000shallbe transferredfrom the
unassignedfund balanceof theGeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia tothe911 and 311
AssessmentsFund on October 1,2025.
SUBTITLE C. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION
Sec.3021. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“CriminalCode Reform Commission Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.3022.Section3127ofthe CriminalCode Reform Commission EstablishmentAct of
2016,effectiveOctober8,2016 (D.C.Law 21-160;D.C. OfficialCode § 3-156),isrevivedasof
theeffectivedateofthis subtitleand amended to readasfollows:
“Sec.3127. Sunset.
“Thispartshallexpireon September 30,2025, and theCommission shallthereuponbe
dissolved.”.
Sec.3023.Section406(b)(25)oftheDistrictofColumbiaGovernmentComprehensiveMeritPersonnelActof1978,effectiveMarch3,1979(D.C.Law2-139;D.C.OfficialCode§I-604.06(b)(25)),isrepealed.
Sec.3024.Applicability.Section3023shallapplyasofSeptember30,2025.
SUBTITLE D, REHIRING OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS
Sec.3031. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“RetiredPoliceOfficerand FirefighterRedeployment
Emergency Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec,3032. The RetiredPoliceOfficerRedeployment Amendment Act of 1992,effective
September 29, 1992 (D.C.Law 9-163;D.C. OfficialCode § 5-761etseq.),isamended as
follows:
(a)Section2(a-1)(D.C.OfficialCode§5-761(a-1))isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“asa temporaryfull-timeor temporarypart-timeemployeewithoutjeopardy totheretirement
benefitsoftheemployee”andinsertingthephrase“asafull-timeorpart-timeemployeeofthe
DepartmentofForensicScienceswithoutjeopardytotheretirementbenefitsofthepolice
officer”initsplace.
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(b)Section2a(a)(D.C.OfficialCode§5-761.01(a))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“temporaryfull-timeortemporarypart-time”andinsertingthephrase“full-timeorpart-time”initsplace.
Sec.3033.Section12(p)(5)ofthePolicemenandFiremen’sRetirementandDisabilityAct,approvedSeptember1,1916(39Stat,718;D.C.OfficialCode§5-723(e)),isamendedby
strikingthephrase“anannuitantemployedbytheOfficeofUnifiedCommunications”andinsertingthephrase“anannuitantemployedbytheDepartmentofForensicSciencesundersection2(a-1)oftheRetiredPoliceOfficerRedeploymentAmendmentActof1992,effectiveSeptember29,1992(D.C.Law9-163;D.C,OfficialCode§5-761(a1)),oranannuitantemployedbytheOfficeofUnifiedCommunications”initsplace.
SUBTITLEE.BACKGROUND CHECK AND RAPBACK PROGRAMSec.3041,Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“BackgroundCheckFingerprintingAuthorityandRapBackProgramEmergencyActof2025”.
Sec.3042.Definitions,
Forthepurposesofthissubtitle,theterm:
(1)“Covered individual”means an individualwho hassubmittedtoa fingerprint-
basedbackgroundcheckasaconditionofcaringforchildren,personswithadisability,the
elderly,orvulnerableadults,asecurityofficer,specialpoliceofficer,privatedetective,private
detectiveagency,securityagency,orotherpersonresponsibleforprotectingproperty,preventing
theft,damagetorealorpersonalproperty,assaults,disorder,orotherillegaloccurrences,orfor
purposesoflicensure,appointment,commission,certification,registration,employment,or
volunteerservicewithaparticipatingagencypursuanttoDistrictlaworregulation.
(2)“FBI” means theFederalBureau of Investigation,
(3)“FBI Rap Back Service”means theFBI Next GenerationIdentification,
Record of Arrestand ProsecutionBackground Service.
(4)“MPD”meanstheMetropolitanPoliceDepartment.
(5)“Notificationevent”means an event,such as an arrestor othercriminal
activitywhenfingerprintsaretaken,thattriggersanotificationfromtheFBIRapBackServicetotheMetropolitanPoliceDepartment regardinga coveredindividualwho has been subscribedto
theFBI Rap Back Service.
(6)“Participatingagency”meansaDistrictgovernmentagencythatrequiresa
fingerprint-basedbackground check and receivestheresultsas a conditionof caring forchildren,
personswithadisability,theelderly,orvulnerableadults,asecurityofficer,specialpolice
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officer,privatedetective,privatedetectiveagency,securityagency,orotherpersonresponsibleforprotectingproperty,preventingtheft,damagetorealorpersonalproperty,assaults,disorder,orsimilarillegaloccurrences,orforpurposesoflicensure,appointment,commission,certification,registration,employment,orvolunteerservice.
Sec.3043.Backgroundcheckfingerprintingauthority.(a)IfthefingerprintingofanindividualisrequiredorauthorizedbyanyDistrictorfederallaworregulationforthepurposesofconductingabackgroundcheckoftheindividual,MPD,oranentityauthorizedbyMPD,mayfingerprinttheindividual,forwardthefingerprintstotheFBIforthepurposeofconductingacriminalhistorycheck,receivetheresultsofthecriminalhistorycheck,anddisseminatetheresultsofthecriminalhistorychecktoentitiesauthorizedtoreceivetheresults.
(b)TheauthorityprovidedbythissectionappliestofingerprintingauthorizedundertheDistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgramandtofingerprintingrequiredorauthorizedbyanyotherDistrictorfederallaworregulation,
Sec.3044.DistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgram.(@)MPDshallparticipateonbehalfoftheDistrictintheFBIRapBackServicethroughtheestablishmentofaDistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgram.(b)ThepurposeoftheDistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgramshallbetoallowparticipatingagencies,throughtheDistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgram,tosubscribecoveredindividualsintheFBIRapBackServiceandtobenotifiedwhenacoveredindividualisthesubjectofanFBIRapBackServicenotificationevent.(©)IfaparticipatingagencyrequeststhattheDistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgramsubscribeacoveredindividualintheFBIRapBackService,thecoveredindividualshallbefingerprintedbyMPD oranentityauthorizedbyMPD andthefingerprintsshallbeforwardedbyMPD totheFBIforanationalcriminalhistorycheckandsubscriptionintheFBIRapBackService.(d)MPD shallnotifytherelevantparticipatingagencywhenacoveredindividualsubscribedbytheparticipatingagencyintheFBIRapBackServicethroughtheDistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgramisthesubjectofanFBIRapBackServicenotificationevent.(e)ForthepurposesofadministeringtheDistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgramandperformingorfacilitatingcriminalhistorybackgroundscreenings,MPD isauthorizedtotakethefingerprintsofa coveredindividual,submittotheFBIthefingerprintsof,andaccompanyingrecordsregarding,acoveredindividual,andallowsuchfingerprintsandrecordstoberetainedbytheFBIRapBackServiceandusedforongoingsearchesthroughtheFBIRapBackService.
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Sec.3045. Limitationon use of information.
Theinformationcontainedinanotificationeventreceivedbyaparticipatingagencyshallbeusedbytheparticipatingagencyonlyforthepurposeofdeterminingacoveredindividual’s
eligibilitytocareforchildren,personswithadisability,theelderly,orvulnerableadults,a
securityofficer,specialpoliceofficer,privatedetective,privatedetectiveagency,security
agency,orotherpersonresponsibleforprotectingproperty,preventingtheft,damagetorealorpersonalproperty,assaults,disorders,orsimilarillegaloccurrences,otforpurposesoflicensure,appointment,commission,certification,registration,employment,orvolunteerserviceandshallnotbefurtherdisseminatedbytheparticipatingagency.
Sec.3046.Fees.MPDmayestablishbyruleafee,tobeimposedonacoveredindividualorparticipatingagency,forsubscriptionofa coveredindividualintheDistrictofColumbiaRapBackProgram,Thefeemaybeimposedonanannualbasis.
Sec.3047. Rules.
MPD, pursuanttoTitleI oftheDistrictofColumbia AdministrativeProcedureAct,
approvedOctober21, 1968 (82 Stat.1204;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-501 efseg.),may issuerules
togovern theimplementationof the Districtof Columbia Rap Back Program and tootherwise
implement theprovisionsof thissubtitle.
SUBTITLE F. DETAINERS
Sec.3051.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“DetainerEmergency Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec,3052.Section7ofAnActTocreateaDepartmentofCorrectionsintheDistrictofColumbia,effectiveDecember11,2012(D.C.Law19-194;D.C,OfficialCode§24-211.07),isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(g)toreadasfollows:“(g)NothinginthissectionshallbeconstruedtoprohibitcooperationrequiredbyfederalJaw,oftorestrictthesharingofinformationcoveredbysection642oftheOmnibusConsolidatedAppropriationsAct,1997,approvedSeptember30,1996(110Stat.3009-707;8US. §1373)”.
SUBTITLE G. DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE,
GRANT-MAKING AUTHORITY
Sec.3061. Shorttitle.
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Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“DeputyMayorforPublicSafetyandJusticeGrant-MakingAuthorityEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec,3062.Section3023oftheOfficeofDeputyMayorforPublicSafetyandJusticeEstablishmentActof2011,effectiveSeptember6,2023(D.C.Law25-50;D.C.OfficialCode§1-301.192),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(c)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thelead-inlanguageofparagraph(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(2)Tobeeligibleforagrantunderthissubsection,anorganization,whichmayincludeanon-profitvoluntarybusinessassociation,shall:”.(2)Paragraph(6)(A)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(O(A)Salaryandfringebenefitsforstaff,includingspecialpoliceofficerswhenspecificallyauthorizedbytheDeputyMayor;”.(b)Subsection(d)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(6)toreadasfollows:“(6)InFiscalYear2026,theDeputyMayorshallissuenolessthan$750,000intotalgrantawardspursuanttothissubsection.”.
SUBTITLE H. ACCESS TO JUSTICE CLARIFICATION
Sec.3071. ShortTitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedasthe“Access toJusticeInitiativeClarificationEmergency
AmendmentActof 2025”.
Sec.3072.TheAccesstoJusticeInitiativeEstablishmentActof2010,effectiveSeptember24,2010(D.C.Law18-223;D.C.OfficialCode§4-1701.01efseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section101(D.C.OfficialCode§4-1701.01)isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(5)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“GrantFundingforCivilLegalServices”andinsertingthephrase“GrantProgram”initsplace.(2)A newparagraph(6A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(6A)“CLCPP”meanstheCivilLegalCounselProjectsProgram.”(b)Section201(D.C.OfficialCode§4-1702.01)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:(A)Theexistinglanguageisdesignatedasparagraph(1).(B)Paragraph(1)isamendedasfollows:(i)Strikethephrase“nonprofitorganizationpartners;andprovidingloan-repaymentassistancetolawyersworkingineligibleemployment”andinsertthephrase“nonprofitorganizationpartners,includingasharedlegalinterpreterbank;providing
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loan-repaymentassistanceto lawyersworking ineligibleemployment; and providinglegal
servicestoeligibleindividualsorgroupsincoveredproceedingsasdefinedinsection3052(2)of
theExpanding Access toJusticeAmendment Actof 2017, effectiveDecember 13,2017 (D.C,
Law 22-33;D.C. OfficialCode § 4-1801(2))”initsplace.
(ii)Strikethephrase“,The InitiativeshallconsistoftheATJ and.
LRAP programs.”andinsertaperiodinitsplace.
(C)A newparagraph(2)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(2)The Initiativeshallconsistofthe ATJ program,theLRAP, and theCLCPP.”.
(2)A new subsection(a-1)isadded toreadas follows:
“(a-1)(1)TheATSprogramshallprovidesupporttononprofitorganizationsthatdeliver
civillegalservicestolow-incomeandunder-servedDistrictresidents,orsupporttotheirnonprofitorganizationpartners,includingasharedlegalinterpreterbank.
“(2)The ATJ program shallbe partof and be fundedthroughtheInitiative,
establishedpursuanttosubsection(a)ofthissection.”,
(c)Section202(a)(D.C.OfficialCode § 4-1702.02(a))isamended as follows:
(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Subparagraph(A)isamendedasfollows:
(i)Sub-subparagraph(i)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“the
ATJprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theInitiative”initsplace.
(ii)Sub-subparagraph(ii)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“the
ATJprogram”andinsertingthephrase“theInitiative”initsplace.
(B)Subparagraph(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“theATJ
program”andinsertingthephrase“theInitiative”initsplace.
(2)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“theATSprogram”and
insertingthephrase“theInitiative”initsplace.
(d)Section301 (D.C.OfficialCode § 4-1703.01)isamended as follows:
(1)Thesectionheadingisamendedbystrikingthephrase“AJ; funding”and
insertingthephrase“ATJInitiative;funding”initsplace.
(2)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:
(A) Strikethephrase“each fiscalyearfrom thebudgetofthe Initiativeto
theBarFoundationforthepurposeoftheBarFoundationprovidingsupporttononprofit
organizationsthatdelivercivillegalservicesto low-income and under-servedDistrictresidents,
orsupporttotheirnonprofitorganizationpartners,includingfundsforasharedlegalinterpreter
bank” and insertthephrase“each fiscalyearto theBar Foundationforthepurpose of funding
theInitiative,asdefinedinsection201(a)”initsplace.
(B) Strikethephrase“thebudget forATJ” and insertthephrase“the
budgetfortheInitiative”initsplace.
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(e)Section401(b)(D.C.OfficialCode§4-1704.01(b))isamendedbyrepealing
paragraphs(1)and(2).
Sec.3073.Section3053oftheExpandingAccesstoJusticeAmendmentActof2017,effectiveDecember13,2017(D.C.Law22-33;D.C.OfficialCode§4-1802),isamendedes
follows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“CivilLegalCounselProjects
Program(“Program”)”andinsertingthephrase“CivilLegalCounselProjectsProgram(“CLCPP”)”initsplace.(®)Subsection(6)isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(1)CLCPPshallbepartofandbefundedthroughtheAccesstoJustice
Initiative,establishedpursuanttosection201oftheAccesstoJusticeInitiativeEstablishment
Actof2010,effectiveSeptember14,2011(D.C,Law19-21;D.C.OfficialCode§4-1702.01).”.
(2)Paragraph(3)isrepealed.(©)Subsection(¢)isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“entityfortheProgram;and”andinsertingthephrase“entityforCLCPP;and”initsplace.(2)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“requirementsforthe
Program,including”andinsertingthephrase“requirementsforCLCPP,including”initsplace.
TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM
SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA
Sec.4001. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Uniform Per StudentFunding Formula Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.4002.‘TheUniformPerStudentFundingFormulaforPublicSchoolsandPublic
CharterSchoolsActof1998,effectiveMarch26,1999(D.C.Law12-207;D.C.OfficialCode§38-2901efseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section104(a)(D.C.OfficialCode§38-2903(a))isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“$14,668perstudentforFiscalYear2025and”andinsertingthephrase“$15,070perstudentfor
FiscalYear2026and$14,110for”initsplace(b)Section105(D.C.OfficialCode§38-2904)isamendedbystrikingthetabulararray
andinsertingthefollowingtabulararrayinitsplace:
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“Grade Level Weighting| Per Pupil
AllocationinFY
2026
“Pre-Kindergarten3 1.34 $20,194
“Pre-Kindergarten4 1.30 $19,591
“Kindergarten 1.30 $19,591
“Grades 1-5 1.00 $15,070
“Grades 6-8 1.08 $16,276
“Grades 9-12 1.22 $18,385
“Alternativeprogram 1.58 $23,811
“Specialeducationschool| 1.17 $17,632
“Adult 1.00 $15,070
(©)Section106(¢)(D.C.OfficialCode§38-2905(c))isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(c)Thesupplementalallocationsshallbecalculatedbyapplyingweightingstothefoundationlevelasfollows:
“Specialeducationadd-ons:
“Level/Program Definition Weighting]PerPupil
AllocationinFY2026“LevelI:Special| 8hoursorlessperschoolweekof 097 $14,618Education specializedservices“Level2:Special| Morethan8hoursandlessthanorequal| 1.20 $18,084Education to16hoursperschoolweekofspecializedservices“Level3:Special| Morethan16hoursandlessthanor 197 $29,688Education equalto24hoursperschoolweekofspecializedservices“Level4:Special| Morethan24hoursperschoolweekof | 3.49 $52,594Education specializedserviceswhichmayincludeinstructioninaself-contained(dedicated)specialeducationschoolotherthanresidentialplacementSpecialEducation| Fundingprovidedinadditiontospecial| 0.099 $1,492Compliance educationleveladd-onfundingonaper-
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studentbasisforspecialeducationcompliance
Attorneys’Fees Funding providedinadditiontospecial 0,089 $1,341
educationleveladd-onfundingonaper-
studentbasisforattorney’sfees
“Generaleducationadd-ons:
“Level/Program Definition Weighting| PerPupil
Allocationin
FY 2026
“ElementaryELL AdditionalfundingforEnglishlanguage| 0.50 $7,535
learnersingradesPK3-5
“SecondaryELL ‘AdditionalfundingforEnglishlanguage| 0.75 $11,303
learnersin grades6-12,alternative
students,adultstudents,andstudentsin
specialeducationschools
“At-risk Additionalfundingforstudentsin foster| 0.30 $4,521
care,who arehomeless,on TANF or
SNAP, orbehind gradelevelinhigh
school
“At-riskHigh School | Funding providedinadditiontoat-risk 0.06 $904
Over-Age fundingforstudentswhoarebehind
Supplement gradelevelinhighschool
“At-risk> 40% Funding providedinadditiontoat-risk 0.07 $1,055
Concentration fundingforthepercentageofat-risk
Supplement studentsabove 40% enrolledina school
where atleast40% ofthestudent
populationisat-risk
“At-tisk> 70% Funding providedinadditiontoat-risk 0.07 $1,055
Concentration fundingand at-risk> 40% concentration
Supplement supplement forthepercentageof at-risk
studentsabove 70% where atleast70%
ofthe studentpopulationisat-risk
“Residentialadd-ons:
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“Level/Program Definition Weighting| Per Pupil
Allocationin
FY 2026
“Residential Funding providedon a per-studentbasis| 1.67 $25,167
fora Districtof Columbia PublicSchools
schoolorpubliccharterschoolthat
providesstudentswithroom andboardin
a residentialsetting,inadditiontotheir
instructionalprogram
“Level | Special Funding inadditiontoresidentialfunding| 0.37 $5,576
Education— tosupporttheafter-hoursLevel1special
Residential educationneeds of studentslivingina.
DCPS schoolor publiccharterschool
thatprovidesstudentswithroom and
boardina residentialsetting
“Level2 Special Funding inadditiontoresidentialfunding| 1.34 $20,194
Education- tosupporttheafter-hoursLevel2special
Residential educationneeds ofstudentslivingina
DCPS schoolor publiccharterschool
thatprovidesstudentswith room and
board ina residentialsetting
“Level 3 Special Funding inadditiontoresidentialfunding| 2.89 $43,552
Education~ to supporttheafter-hoursLevel 3 special
Residential educationneeds of studentslivingina
DCPS schoolor publiccharterschool
thatprovidesstudentswithroomand
boardinaresidentialsetting
“Level4 Special Funding inadditiontoresidentialfunding| 2.89 $43,552
Education- tosupporttheafter-hoursLevel4special
Residential educationneeds of limitedand non-
Englishproficientstudentslivingina
DCPS schoolorpubliccharterschool
thatprovidesstudentswith room and
board ina residentialsetting
“LEP/NEP — Funding inadditiontoresidentialfunding| 0.668 $10,067
Residential to supporttheafter-hourslimitedand
non-Englishproficiencyneedsof
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studentslivinginaDCPSschoolor
publiccharterschoolthatprovides
studentswithroom andboardina
residentialsetting
“Specialeducationadd-onsforstudentswithextendedschoo]theirindividualizededucationprograms(“IEPs”): 1year(“ESY”)indicatedin
Level4 ESY
summerschoolorprogramneedforLevel4specialeducationstudentswithESYservicesindicatedintheirIEPs
“Level/Program Definition Weighting] PerPupilAllocationinFY2026
“SpecialEducation| Additionalfundingtosupportthe 0.063 3949Level1ESY summerschoolorprogramneedforLevel|specialeducationstudentswith
ESYservicesindicatedintheirIEPs
“SpecialEducation— | Additionalfandingtosupportthe 0.227 $3,421Level2ESY summerschoolorprogramneedforLevel2specialeducationstudentswithESYservicesindicatedintheirIEPs
“SpecialEducation_| Additionalfundingtosupportthe 0.491 $7,399
Level3ESY summerschoolorprogramneedforLevel3specialeducationstudentswithESYservicesindicatedintheirIEPs
“SpecialEducation| Additionalfundingtosupportthe 0.491 $7,399
(d)Section107b(b)(1)(D.C.OfficialCode§38-2906.02(b)(1))isamendedbystriking
thefigure"35%"andinsertingthefigure“30%”initsplace.
SUBTITLEB.DC PUBLICLIBRARYSPECIALFUNDS
Sec.4011.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“DistrictofColumbiaLibrarySpecialFundsEmergency‘AmendmentActof2025”.
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Sec.4012.AnActToestablishandprovideforthemaintenanceofa freepubliclibraryandreadingroomintheDistrictofColumbia,approvedJune3,1896(29Stat.244;D.C.Official
Code§39-101efseg.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section14(c)(D.C.OfficialCode§39-114(c))isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(c)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheAccountbutnotexpendedinafiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheendofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.
(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheAccountshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.(b)Section16(d)(1)(D.C.OfficialCode§39-116(4)(1))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“theFund,andinterestearned,”andinsertingthephrase“theFund”initsplace.(©)Section17(D.C.OfficialCode§39-117)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsection(c)isamendedasfollows:(A)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinsertingasemicoloninitsplace.(B)Paragraph(3)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“;and”initsplace.
(©)Anewparagraph(4)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(4)Paymentofthecostsoftemporaryandwhen-actually-employedemployeeswhoseworkisintendedtogeneraterevenuefromtheactivitiesdescribedinsections5(a)(14),(16),and(17)(A)Gi)and(iii)and7.”.
(2)Subsection(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(@)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedinafiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheendofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.
2) Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.
SUBTITLEC.PUBLICCHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATOR COMPENSATION
PAYMENTSSec.4021,Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“PublicCharterSchoolEducatorCompensation
PaymentsEmergencyActof2025”.
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Sec,4022.(a)In School Year 2025-2026,theOfficeof theStateSuperintendentof
Educationshallmakedirectpaymentsinatotalamountof$30,785,832fromtheWorkforce
InvestmentsaccounttopubliccharterLEAstoincreasethecompensationofpubliccharter
schooleducators.
(0)Toreceivefundsauthorizedundersubsection(a)ofthissection,apubliccharter
LEA’s chiefexecutiveofficeror head of schoolshallsignan assurancethatthefundsprovided
under thissectionwillbe:
(1)Usedexclusivelytoincreasethecompensationofpubliccharterschool
educators;and
(2)PaidtothepubliccharterLEA’seducatorsduringSchoolYear2025-2026.
(c)For thepurposesof this subtitle,theterm:
(1)“PubliccharterLEA” means an individualpubliccharterschoolor a group of
publiccharterschoolsoperatingunderasinglecharter.
(2)“Educator”meansaschool-basedemployeewhodirectlysupportsstudents,
includingfull-timeand part-timeteachers,teachers’aides,homebound teachers,hospital-based
teachers,instructionalcoaches,athletictrainers,attendancecoordinators,counselors,physical
therapists,socialworkers,schoolpsychologists,speechtherapists,librarians,andclassroom
assistantsofanytypewhoassistintheinstructionalprocess,butexcludesadministrative
personnelsuchasprincipals,assistantprincipals,deans,andofficestaff.
SUBTITLED,EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATOR SUBSIDYPAYMENTSSec.4031.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“EarlyChildhoodEducatorPayEquityFundEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.4032.Section5102(b)oftheEarlyChildhoodEducatorPayEquityFundEstablishmentActof2021,effectiveNovember13,2021(D.C.Law24-45;D.C.OfficialCode§1-325.431(b)),isamendedasfollows:(a)Paragraph(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(4)InFiscalYear2025,$70,000,000inlocalfunds;and”.(b)Paragraph(6)isrepealed.(c)A newparagraph(7)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(7)InFiscalYear2026,$72,126,902inlocalfunds.”.
Sec.4033. The Day Care PolicyAct of 1979,effectiveSeptember 19,1979 (D.C.Law 3-
16;D.C,OfficialCode§4-401efseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section2(D.C.OfficialCode§4-401)isamendedasfollows:
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(1)Paragraph(1)(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“anexpandedchilddevelopmenthome”andinsertingthephrase“achilddevelopmenthomeoranexpandedchilddevelopmenthome”initsplace.(2)Paragraph(1D)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(1D)Theterm“CDA”meansachilddevelopmentassociatecredentialrecognizedbytheCouncilforProfessionalRecognitionandacceptedbytheDepartmenttodemonstratecompetencyasacaregiverforyoungchildrenorastate-awardedcertificatethatmeetsorexceedstherequirementsforachilddevelopmentassociatecredential,asdefinedbytheDepartment.”.
(3)Paragraph(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“thethe”andinsertingtheword“the”initsplace.(4)Paragraph(4B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“education.”andinsertingthephrase“educationorarelatedfield,asidentifiedbytheDepartment'sregulationsgoverningthequalificationsofchilddevelopmentfacilityleadteachersandassistantteachers.”initsplace.(5)Paragraph(6)isrepealed.
(b)Section11b(D.C,OfficialCode§4-410,02)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(b)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(b)FromOctober1,2024,throughDecember31,2024,childdevelopmentfacilitiesthatenterorhaveenteredintoacontractoragreementwiththeDepartmenttoreceivemoniesfromtheEarlyChildhoodEducatorPayEquityFundshallusesuchmoniestopay,atminimum,the
salariesforassistantandleadteacherslistedinthefollowingtables:
‘Table1:AssistantTeacherMinimumSalaries
(CredentialLevel finimumSalary
Less thana CDA. 43,865/year
CDA 51,006/year
|Associate 54,262/year
[Table2: Lead Teacher Minimum Salaries
(CredentialLevel (Minimum Salary
(CDA or 48 credithours with greaterthan or 54,262/year
equal to 15 credithours in ECE
[AssosiateinECEorAssociate’swithgreater[503,838/yearjanor equal to 24 credithours in ECE
[Bachelor’sinECE or Bachelor’s with greater [$75,103/year
thanorequalto24credithoursinECE
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(2)New subsections(b-1)and (b-2)areadded toreadasfollows:
“(b-1)From January1,2025, throughSeptember 30,2026, childdevelopmentfacilities
thatenterorhaveenteredintoa contractoragreementwiththeDepartmenttoreceivemonies
fromtheEarlyChildhoodEducatorPayEquityFundshallusesuchmoniestopay,atminimum,thesalariesforassistantandleadteacherslistedinthefollowingtables:
{able 1:AssistantTeacher Minimum Salaries
‘redentialLevel [Minimum Salary
CDA 51,006/year($24.52/hour)
|Associatedegreeorhigheror60 hoursof $54,262/year($26.09/hour)
-ollege-levelcourseworkinany field
[Table2:LeadTeacherMinimumSalaries
rredentialLevel MinimumSalary
Childdevelopmentcenterteacherorexpanded_$51,006/year($24.52/hour)+hilddevelopmenthomecaregiverwithaCDA.hhilddevelopmenthomecaregiverwithaCDA [§54,262/year($26.09/hour)
[AssociateinECE:associatewithatleast12 [863,838/year($30.69/hour)credithoursinECE;60collegecredithoursithatleast12credithoursinECE
[Bachelor'sorhigherinECE;orbachelor’sor _$75,103/year($36.1/hour)lhigherwithatJeast12credithoursinECE
“(b-2)TheDepartmentshallissueguidancetoassistchilddevelopmentfacilitieswithaligningtheminimumsalaryrequirementsinsubsections(b)and(b-)ofthissectionwiththequalificationsforchilddevelopmentfacilityassistantandleadteachersithasestablishedbyregulation.”.
SUBTITLEE,EARLYLITERACYINTERVENTIONSec.4041.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“EarlyLiteracyInterventionEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”,
Sec.4042.Section3(b)(24)oftheStateEducationOfficeEstablishmentAct of2000,
effectiveOctober21,2000 (D.C.Law 13-176;D.C. OfficialCode § 38-2602(b)(24)),isamended
to readas follows:
ENROLLED ORIGINAL
“(24Subjecttoavailablefunding,implementaprogramtoprovidefundingandothersupporttoearlyliteraeyprogramsandproviders,whichmayincludetheisterofgrants.”.
SUBTITLE F, HEALTHY SCHOOLS:
See.4051.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedasthe“HealthySchoolsEmergency Amendment Act of2025”,
Sec.4052,TitleLoftheHealthySchoolsActof2010,effectiveJuly27,2010(D.C.Law18-209;D.C.OfficialCode§38-821.01etseq.),isamendedasfollows:(@)Thetitleheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:_HILEI.DEFINITIONS;HEALTHYSCHOOLSINITIATTIVES.”,(©)Section101(D.C.OfficialCode§38-821.01)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(2A)toreadasfollows:
“CA)“LEA”meanslocaleducationagency,whichistheDistictofColumbiaPublicSchoolssystemoranindividualoragroupofpubliccharterschoolsoperatingunderasinglecharter.”,
(©)Section102(c)(D.C.OfficialCode§38-821.02(c)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“InFiscalYear2025,$5,690,000inlocalfundsshallbeusedasfollows.”andinsertingthephrase“Fundingforhealthyschoolsinitiativesmaybeusedasfollows:”initsplace.(2)A newparagraph(12)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(12)(A)InSchoolYear2025-2026,$300,000infundsshallbeusedtoassistatfeast2community-basedorganizationsinpartneringwithschoolsandchildereedevelopmentfacilitiestocreateandsustainhealthyworkingenvironmentsforeducatorsthroughacompetitive
“(B)TheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducation(OSSE")shallselectgrantrecipients,afteracallforapplications,bynolaterthanNovember26,2025,“© ParticipationintheprogramshallbebasedoncriteriaOSSEestablishes,
“(D)Forthepurposesofthisparagraph,theterm“educator”includesaPrineipal,assistantprincipal,teacher,assistantteacher,paraprofessional,schoolpsychologistorcounselor,allschoolserviceproviders,oranypersonwhoprovidesprofessionaleducationalservicesoreducationpsychologicalservicesataschool,”,
SUBTITLE G. YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAMS.Sec.4061.Shorttitle.
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Thissubtitlemaybeeitedasthe“YouthWorkforceDevelopmentProgramsEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.4062.Section202(3)ofthe CriminalBackground Checks fortheProtectionofChildrenAct of2004,effectiveApril 13,2005 (D.C.Law 15-353;D.C, OfficialCode §4-1501.02(3)),isamended toreadas follows:
“(3)“Coveredchildoryouthservicesprovider”:“(A)MeansanyDistrictgovernmentagencyprovidingdirectservicestochildrenoryouthandanyprivateentitythatislicensedby orcontractswiththeDistricttoprovidedirectservicestochildrenoryouth,orforthebenefitofchildrenoryouth,thataffectthehealth,safety,andwelfareofchildrenoryouth,includingindividualandgroupcounseling,therapy,casemanagement supervision,or mentoring.
“(B)The term “coveredchildor youth servicesprovider”doesnotincludefosterparentsorgrantees.
“(©)Notwithstandingsubparagraph(B)ofthisparagraph,theterm“coveredchildoryouthservicesprovider”includesanemployeeorvolunteerofa hostemployerorgranteeparticipatinginaprogramestablishedpursuanttosection2aoftheYouthEmployment Act of 1979,effectiveJanuary5,1980 (D.C.Law 3-46;D.C. OfficialCode § 32-242),whohasdirectcontactwithorunsupervisedaccesstoyouthparticipatinginsuchprograms.”.
See.4063.Section2aoftheYouthEmploymentActof1979,effectiveJanuaty5,1980(D.C,Law3-46;D.C.OfficialCode§32-242),isamendedasfollows:(@)Subsection(h)isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthesemicolonandinsertingthephrase“;and”initsplace,
(2)Paragraph(2)isrepealed.G)Paragraph(3)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“closingceremony”andinsertingtheword“activities”initsplace.(b)A newsubsection(i)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“G)TheDepartmentofEmploymentServicesisauthorizedtoperformcriminalbackgroundchecksandtrafficrecordchecksforemployeesandvolunteersofhostemployersorgranteesparticipatinginprogramsestablishedpursuanttothissectioninaccordancewiththeCriminalBackgroundChecksfortheProtectionofChildrenActof2004,effectiveApril13,2005(D.C.Law15-353;D.C.OfficialCode§4-1501.01etseq.).”.
SUBTITLE H. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE
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Sec.4071. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“UniversalPaidLeave Emergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.4072.Section1152(b)(2)(A)oftheUniversalPaidLeaveImplementationFundActof2016,effectiveOctober8,2016(D.C.Law21-160;D.C.OfficialCode§32-351.01(b)(2)(A)),
isamendedasfollows:(a)Sub-subparagraph(v)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinsertinga
semicoloninitsplace.(b)Sub-subparagraph(vi)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(vi)InFiscalYear2029,$25,812,158;and”,(©)Anewsub-subparagraph(vii)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(vii)InFiscalYear2030andeachsubsequentfiscalyear,nomore
than15%ofthemoneyestimatedtobedepositedintheFund;”.
Sec.4073.Section8002(b)oftheDesignatedFundTransferActof2022,effective
September21,2022(D.C,Law24-167;69DCR 9223),isamendedasfollows:(a)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthesemicotonandinsertingthephrase“;and”in
itsplace.
(b)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthesemicolonandinsertingaperiodinitsplace.
(c)Paragraphs(3)and(4)arerepealed.
Sec.4074.Applicability.Section4073shallapplyasofJuly1,2025.
SUBTITLE I.CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY ALLOWANCE
Sec.4081. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“CharterSchoolFacilityAllowance Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.4082.Section109oftheUniformPerStudentFundingFormulaforPublicSchoolsandPublicCharterSchoolsActof1998,effectiveMarch26,1999(D.C.Law12-207;D.C.
OfficialCode§38-2908),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“asprovidedinsubsections(b),(b-
1),and(b-2)of”andinsertingthephrase“asotherwiseprovidedin”initsplace.
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(2)PCSBmayconsidertheSchool’sfailuretosubmitthequarterlyaccountingrequiredpursuanttoparagraph(1)ofthissubsectionasfiscalmismanagement.
SUBTITLE K. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT
Sec.4101. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“ExperientialLearningGrant Emergency Act of 2025”.
Sec.4102. (a)NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationActof 2013, effective
December 24,2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-328.11efseq.),inFiscalYear
2026,the Officeof the StateSuperintendentof Education(“OSSE”) shallissuea $500,000 grant
to Live ItLearn It,forthepurposeofcreating a micrograntand supportprogram to enhance
experientiallearningathigh-needschools.
(b)OSSE shallissuethisgrantno laterthanNovember 1,2025.
SUBTITLEL.STRUCTUREDLITERACYTEACHINGTRAININGREQUIREMENTS.
Sec.4111.Shorttitle,Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“StructuredLiteracyCompetencyRequirementEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec,4112.Section4115oftheStructuredLiteracyActionPlanActof2022,effectiveSeptember18,2024(D.C.Law25-217;D.C.OfficialCode§38-2264),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)(1)AnLEAshallrequireeachofitsteacherstosuccessfullycompleteanOSSE-
approvedstructuredliteracytrainingortodemonstratecompetencyinstructuredliteracyinstructionwithinayearoftheteacher’shireorbythestartoftheschoolyearidentifiedintable1ofthisparagraph,whicheverislater:
Table1:StructuredLiteracyCompetencyRequirementSchedule
‘TeacherGradeLevel SchoolYear
Kindergarten 2026-2027
First 2027-2028
Second 2028-2029
Third 2029-2030
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(b)Subsection(b)isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedasfollows:(A)Strikethephrase“Year2025-26,includingsummer2026,”andinsertthephrase“Years2025-2026through2029-2030,includingsummers,”initsplace.
(B)Strikethephrase“kindergartenteachers”andinserttheword“teachers”initsplace.(C)Strikethephrase“literacytraining”andinsertthephrase“literacytrainingandhavenotalreadydoneso”initsplace.(2)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“kindergartenteachersfor
time”andinsertingthephrase“kindergartenteachers,and,subjecttotheavailabilityoffunding,allotherteachers,fortime”initsplace.
(c)Subsection(d)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ByApril1,2026”andinsertingthephrase“Subjecttoavailablefunding,byApril1,2026”initsplace.(@)Subsection(¢)(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“bythestartoftheschoolyearforallkindergartenteachersemployedasofOctober5”andinsertingthephrase“byOctober5”initsplace.
SUBTITLEM.CERTIFIEDNURSEAIDEWORKFORCE SUPPORTSec.4121,Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“CertifiedNurseAideWorkforceSupportEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec,4122.The StateEducationOfficeEstablishmentAct of2000,effectiveOctober21,
2000 (D.C.Law 13-176;D.C. OfficialCode § 38-2601 etseq.),isamended by addinga new
section71toreadasfollows:
“Sec.71.Certifiednurseaidesummertrainingprogram.
“(a)By August 30,2026, OSSE shallprovide$150,000 inone-timefundingto a local
university,withwhom ithasanexistingpartnershipagreementtotraincertifiednurseaides,for
thepurposeoftrainingandsupervisingatleast25Districthighschoolstudentsinthesummerto
become certifiednurseaides,pursuantto section907 of theDistrictof Columbia Health
OccupationsRevisionAct of 1985,effectiveJuly7,2009 (D.C.Law 18-18;D.C. OfficialCode §
3-1209.07).
“(b)Studentsparticipatingintheprogramshallbecompensatedat$17perhourandshall
be paidfrom thefundsauthorizedby thissection.
“(c)OSSE and theuniversitypartnershallestablisha plantoensurethatstudentswho
completethecourseand theirclinicalhourstakethecertifiednurseaidecertificationexam
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within2 monthsof finishingtheprogram,and thatthosestudentswho earntheircertifiednurse
aidecertificationareconnectedwithindustrypartnershiringcertifiednurseaides.”.
SUBTITLEN.DUAL-LANGUAGEFEASIBILITYSTUDY
Sec.4131.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“Dual-LanguageProgramFeasibilityStudyEmergency
‘AmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.4132.TheDepartmentofEducationEstablishmentActof2007,effectiveJune12,2007(D.C.Law17-9;D.C.OfficialCode38-191efseq.),isamendedbyaddinganewsection
203ctoreadasfollows:“Sec.203c.Dual-languageprogramfeasibilitystudy.(a)ByJanuary1,2026,theDeputyMayorforEducation(“DME”)shallcompletea
feasibilitystudyforthedevelopmentandoperationofa newdual-languageeducationprogramor
dual-languageeducationschool,locatedinWard6,7,or8,andservinggrades6through8.
“(b)Thestudyshall:“(1)Considerthefeasibilityof:“(A)UsingtheWinstonEducationCampusasasiteforadual-language
educationprogramoraschoolthathostsadual-languageeducationprogram;“(B)Embeddingadual-languageeducationprogramintoanexisting
middleschoolinWard6,7,or8,includingKellyMillerMiddleSchool,KramerMiddleSchool,
SousaMiddleSchool,andJeffersonAcademyMiddleSchool;“(C)UtilizingtheShirleyChisholmElementarySchoolmodernizationto
establishadual-languageeducationcampusatShirleyChisholmElementarySchool;and“(D)IncorporatingWard6,7,and8dual-languageeducationpublic
charterschoo!elementaryschoolswithoutanexistingornearbymiddleschoolfeederintoa
DistrictofColumbiaPublicSchoolsdual-languageeducationprogramormiddleschoolfeeder
pattern;
“(2)Assessthefeasibilityofeachoptioninparagraph(1)ofthissubsectionbased
onthefollowingconsiderations:
“(A)Capitalandoperationalcosts;
“(B)Staffingrequirementsandmodels;
“(C)Thetransportationtimeofthestudentsandfamilieslikelytoattend.
thenew schoolorprogram;
“(D)Theimpactonenrollmentpatternsoftheelementaryandmiddle
schoolsintheproposedorexistingfeederpatterns;and
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“()EnrollmenttrendsofEnglishlearners,byin-boundaryandout-of-
boundarystatus,toattendsuchadual-languageprogramorschool;“(3)AnalyzethedemandinWards7and8foradual-languageeducationmiddle-gradeoption,whichshallinclude:“(A)ThenumberofstudentslivinginWards7and8whoattendadual-
languageelementaryschoolintheDistrictoutsideofthosewards;and“(B)ThenumberoffamilieslivinginWards7and8waitlistedatdual-
languageelementaryschoolsintheDistrictoutsideofthosewardsoverthelast5schoolyears;
and “(4)Proposetimelinesforimplementingthe3mostfeasibleoptionsforadual-IanguageeducationprogramorschoollocatedinWard6,7,or8,servinggrades6through8.“(c)Forpurposesofthissection,theterm“dual-languageeducation”meansacourseofstudywherestudentsstudygrade-levelcontentinEnglishandanotherlanguage,including
Spanish.”
SUBTITLE0,COMMUNITY SCHOOLSGRANT PROGRAM
Sec.4141,Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“CommunitySchoolsGrantProgramEmergency
AmendmentActof2025”
Sec.4142,Section403oftheCommunitySchoolsIncentiveActof2012,effectiveJune19,2012(D.C.Law19-142;D.C.OfficialCode§38-754.03),isamendedbyaddinganew
subsection(h)toreadasfollows:“(h)InFiscalYear2026,theOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducationshallawardtheFiscalYear2022CommunitySchoolsIncentiveInitiativegrantrecipientsafifthyearofgrantfundingandtheFiscalYear2024CommunitySchoolsIncentiveInitiativegrantrecipients
athirdyearofgrantfundingtotaling,forthe2cohorts,theamountof$2,400,000.”.
SUBTITLEP.DCPSREPROGRAMMING LIMITATION
Sec.4151.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“DCPSReprogrammingLimitationEmergency
AmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.4152.Section4012oftheDCPSContractingandSpendingFlexibilityAmendment
Actof2016,effectiveOctober8,2016(D.C.Law21-160;D.C.OfficialCode§38-2955),isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(d)thatreadsasfollows:
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“(d)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionoflaw,DCPSshallnotreprogramorreallocateanyfundsappropriatedtoitforthepurposeofprovidingpermanentresidencysponsorshipservicesforeducators.”.
TITLEV.HUMAN SUPPORTSERVICES
SUBTITLEA.STATEHEALTH PLANNINGAND DEVELOPMENTAGENCYSec.5001,Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“StateHealthPlanningandDevelopmentAgencyEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.5002.The HealthServicesPlanningProgram Re-establishmentAct of 1996,
effectiveApril9, 1997 (D.C.Law 11-191;D.C. OfficialCode § 44-401 efseq.),isamended as
follows:
(a)Section2(19)(D.C.OfficialCode§44-401(19))isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“withintheCommission of PublicHealth”and insertingthephrase“withintheDepartment of
Health”initsplace.
() Section3(a)(1)(D.C.OfficialCode§44-402(a)(1))isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(a)(1)Thereisestablished,intheDepartment,underthedirectionandcontrolofthe
DirectoroftheDepartment,theStateHealthPlanningandDevelopmentAgency.”.
(c)Section21a(D.C.OfficialCode§44-420.01)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(a)There isestablishedas a specialfund theStateHealthPlanningand Development
Agency Fund (“SHPDA Fund”),which shallbe administeredby theMayor inaccordancewith
thissection.Allfeesand civilfinesrelatingtotheSHPDA shallbe depositedintheSHPDA
Fund.”.
(2)Subsection(b)isrepealed.
(3)Subsection(c)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(c)Money receivedby and depositedintheSHPDA Fund shallbe used forthe
followingpurposes:
“(1)Topaythesalariesofemployeesandothernecessaryexpensesofcarrying
outthedutiesof theSHPDA; and
“(2)To theextentmoney isavailableintheSHPDA Fund inexcessof theamount
necessarytopayforthecostsdescribedinparagraph(1)ofthissubsection,topaysalariesand
otherexpensesnecessaryincarryingoutotherhealthassessment,planning,andevaluation
functionsoftheDepartment.”.
(4)Subsection(d)isrepealed.
(5)A new subsection(¢)isadded to readas follows:
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“(e)Any money remainingavailableintheSHPDA Fund attheendof the fiscalyear,as
determinedby theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtothe
unassignedfund balanceof the GeneralFundof the Districtof Columbia aspartof thefiscal
year-endclose.”.
SUBTITLE B, OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR CHILDREN
Sec.5011.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“Officeof theOmbudsperson forChildrenEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.5012,Section102oftheOfficeoftheOmbudspersonforChildrenEstablishmentAmendmentActof2020,effectiveApril5,2021(D.C.Law23-270;D.C.OfficialCode§4-
671.02),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(c)(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“theChiefDeputyOmbudspersonshall”andinsertingthephrase“theDeputyCFSAOmbudspersonshall”initsplace.
(b)Subsection(@)isrepealed.
SUBTITLE C. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONS.
Sec,5021. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“EnvironmentalHealthEmergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.5022,Section4902oftheDepartmentofHealthFunctionsClarificationActof2001,effectiveOctober3,2001(D.C,Law14-28;D.C.OfficialCode§7-731),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraph(3)isrepealed.(2)Newparagraphs(3A),(3B),and(3C)areaddedtoreadasfollows:“@A)Regulatemedicalwaste;“(B)Regulatelow-levelradioactivewaste;“@C)Regulatethefollowingenvironmentalhealthhazardsinresidentialsettings:
“(A)Indoorair,includingsmoke,noxiousodors,andfumes;and“(B)Pests,includingrats,mice,andinsects;”.(b)A newsubsection(a-2)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(a-2)TheDepartmentofHealthshallimplementalead-poisoningpreventionprogramtoreduceleadexposureinchildren,pursuanttotheChildhoodLeadPoisoningScreeningandReportingActof2002,effectiveOctober1,2002(D.C.Law14-190;D.C.OfficialCode§7-
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“(B)Implementinginitiativesforgreeningneighborhoodsthrough
community educationand provisionofmaterials;
“(C)Establishingtree,forest,andplantmanagementpolicies,consistent
withsection103(a)(12),andimplementingtree,forest,andplantprotectionandpromotion
programsandactivities;
“(D)Regulatingstormwatermanagement,soilerosion,andsedimentation;
“(E)Administeringhabitat,aquaticresources,and wildlifeconservation
and restorationprograms;
“(F)Regulatinghazardousmaterialsandtoxicsubstances,excluding
medicalwaste and low-levelradioactivewaste;
“(G)Regulatingundergroundstoragetanks;
“(H)Administeringlead-basedpaintabatementandcontrolprograms;
“(1)Regulatingactivitiestoprevent,control,and remediatewater
pollution;
“(J)Regulatingthewastewaterandstormwatersystems;
“(K)Conductingandcoordinatingresearch,outreach,andrehabilitationeffortspertainingtotheenvironment;and
“(L)Regulatingactivityandadministeringprogramsandinitiativesto
conserveandenhancewaterqualityintheDistrict’sgroundwatersystemsandinthewatersof,
and adjacentto,theDistrict;”.
(c)Section110 (D.C.OfficialCode § 8-151.10)isamended as follows:
(1)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Mayorshallpromulgate”
andinsertingthephrase“Mayormaypromulgate”initsplace.
(2)Subsection(b)isrepealed.
(d)Section111 (D.C.OfficialCode § 8-151.11)isamended as follows:
(1)Theexistingtextisdesignatedassubsection(a).
(2)A new subsection(b)isadded toreadas follows:
“(b)(1)Allfunctions,authority,programs,positions,personnel,property,records,and
unexpendedbalancesofappropriations,allocations,andotherfundsavailableormadeavailable
toDOEE forthepurposesofcarryingoutthefollowingfunctionsaretransferredtothe
DepartmentofHealth:
“(A)Childhoodleadpoisoningpreventionprogram;and
“(B)Medicalwastemanagement.
“(2)Allrules,orders,obligations,determinations,grants,contracts,licenses,and
agreementsoftheDOEE transferredtotheDepartmentofHealthunderparagraph(1)ofthis
subsectionshallcontinueineffectaccordingtotheirtermsuntillawfullyamended, repealed,or
modified.”.
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Sec.5024,TheChildhoodLeadPoisoningScreeningandReportingActof2002,effectiveOctober1,2002(D.C.Law14-190;D.C.OfficialCode§7-871.01etseq),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section102(D.C.OfficialCode§7-871.02)isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(2)“levatedbloodleadlevel”shallhavethesamemeaningassetforthinsection2(13)oftheLead-HazardPreventionandEliminationActof2008,effectiveMarch31,2009(D.C.Law17-381;D.C,OfficialCode§8-231.01(13)).”.(2)Paragraph(5)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(5)“Lead-poisonedchild”meansachildwithanelevatedbloodleadlevel.”.
(b)Section103(D.C.OfficialCode§7-871.03)isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(£1)toreadasfollows:
“(E1)TheMayormay,pursuanttosection106,issuerulestoprovidesupporttohealthcareprovidersindeliveringappropriatecareforthetreatmentofleadpoisoninginchildren.”.
Sec.5025.Section101(27A)oftheRetailElectricCompetitionandConsumerProtectionActof1999,effectiveMay9,2000(D.C.Law13-107;D.C.OfficialCode§34-1501(27A)),is
amendedbystrikingthephrase“Columbialawthatowns”andinsertingthephrase“Columbialaw,orgovernmententity,thatowns”initsplace.
Sec.5026.Section2(20)oftheLead-HazardPreventionandEliminationActof2008,effectiveMarch31,2009(D.C.Law17-381;D.C.OfficialCode§8-231,01(20)),isamendedby
strikingthephrase“(0.7j.g/em?)”andinsertingthephrase“(0.7mg/em?)”initsplace.
Sec.5027.Section128(11)(A)oftheSustainableSolidWasteManagementAmendmentActof2014,effectiveMarch16,2021(D.C.Law23-211;D.C.OfficialCode§8-771.01(11)(A)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“whomanufacturersa”andinsertingthephrase“whomanufacturesa”initsplace.
Sec,$028.Applicability.
(a)Section5023(c)shallapplyasofJuly29,2021.(b)Section5025shallapplyasofDecember13,2013.
(©)Sections5026and$027shallapplyasofMarch16,2021.
SUBTITLE D. CASH ASSISTANCE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS
Sec.5031.Shorttitle.
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Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“CashAssistanceCostofLivingAdjustmentsEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.5032.Section552(d-1)(1)oftheDistrictofColumbiaPublicAssistanceActof1982,effectiveApril6,1982(D.C.Law4-101;D.C,OfficialCode§4-205.52(d-1)(1)),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Subparagraph(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinsertingasemicoloninitsplace.(b)Subparagraph(C)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“by11.8%.”andinsertingthephrase“by11.8%;and”initsplace.(©)A newsubparagraph(D)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(D)ForFiscalYears2027,2028,2029,and2030,theassistancelevelshallnotbeadjustedforinflation.”.
SUBTITLE E, HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE.
Sec.5041.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“DC HealthCare AllianceReform Emergency
Amendment Actof 2025”.
Sec.5042.Section2202oftheMedicalAssistanceExpansionProgramActof1999,effectiveOctober20,1999(D.C.Law13-38;D.C.OfficialCode§1-307.03),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingtheword“shall”andinsertingtheword“may”initsplace,
(2)Thelead-inlanguageofparagraph(5)isamendedbystrikingtheword“shall”andinsertingtheword“may”initsplace.(b)Subsection(b)isrepealed.(©)Subsection(c)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“subsections(a)and(b)”andinsertingthephrase“subsection(a)”initsplace.
Sec.5043.TheHealthCarePrivatizationAmendmentActof2001,effectiveJuly12,2001(D.C.Law14-18;D.C.OfficialCode§7-1401efseq.),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Section7(D.C.OfficialCode§7-1405)isamendedasfollows:(1)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a1)EffectiveOctober1,2025,theMayormay,notwithstandinganyotherlaw:
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“(1)Limit theservicesprovidedby theDC HealthcareAllianceprogram to
enrolleeswhoareage21oroldertosuchprimarycareservices,inpatientandoutpatientacute-carehospitalservices,emergencymedicaltransportationservices,prescriptiondrugs,and
durablemedicalequipmentasmaybedesignatedbytheMayor;and
“(2)Forenrolleesunderage21:
“(A) Exclude home healthservices,nursingfacilityservices,and services
providedbyaninpatientpsychiatrichospitalfromcoverageundertheprogram;and
“(B)Limitcoveragebytheprogramtosuchprimarycare,dental,durablemedicalequipment,andbehavioralhealthservicesasmaybedesignatedbytheMayor.”.
(2)Subsection(b)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(b)A contractenteredintobytheMayorpursuanttosubsection(a)or(a-1)ofthis
sectionshallbe exempt from therequirementsof theProcurementPracticesReform Act of
2010, effectiveApril8,2011 (D.C.Law 18-371;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-351.01erseg.)
(“PPRA”); except,thatthecontractshallbe subjectto section202of thePPRA (D.C.Official
Code§2-352.02).”.
(3)A newsubsection(f)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(f)The Mayor may establishby rule,pursuantto section7a,a limiton thenumber of
Districtresidentswho may be servedby a contractenteredinto,orprogram establishedunder,
thissection;provided,thattherulesshallprovideDC HealthCareAllianceprogram enrollees
witha90-daygraceperiodbeyondtheendoftheenrollee’scertificationperiodtocompleteanyrenewalrequirementsand,ifdeemedeligible,retroactivecoveragetotheendoftheprior
certificationperiodwithoutinterruption.”.
(b)Sections7b,7c,and 7d (D.C.OfficialCode §§ 7-1407,7-1408,and 7-1409)are
repealed.
Sec.5044.Chapter33ofTitle22-BoftheDistrictofColumbiaMunicipalRegulations(22-BDCMR §3300.1efseq.)isamendedasfollows:
(a)Section3300.5isamendedtoreadasfollows:“3300.5(a)AllindividualsapplyingfororenrolledintheAllianceprogram,withtheexception
ofindividualsdescribedin§3300.4,shallmeetthefollowingfinancialandnon-financialeligibilityfactors:
“(1)BeaDistrictresidentpursuantto§3302ofthisChapter;
“(2)ProvideaSocialSecurityNumber(SSN),ifassignedandavailable;“(3)Ifagedtwenty-one(21)orover:
“(A)Haveahouseholdincomeatorbelow:
“()Twohundredandtenpercent(210%)oftheFederalPoverty
Level(FPL),iftheindividualisenrolledonorbeforeSeptember30,2025;
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“(ii)One hundred and thirty-threepercent(133%)of the FPL, if
theindividualisenrolledbetween October 1,2025,and September 30,2026; or
“Gii)Nineteenpercent(19%) oftheFPL,if the individualis
enrolledbetween October 1,2026,and September 30,2027;and
“(B)Not be eligiblefor,orenrolledin,Medicare,theChildren’sHealth
InsuranceProgram(CHIP),Medicaid,excludingeligibilityforMedicaidpaymentforthetreatmentofan emergencymedicalconditionpursuantto42C.F.R.§440.255,orenrolledinotherthirdpartymedicalorhealthcoveragethatmeetstherequirementsofminimumessentialcoverage,asdefinedunder45 C.F.R.§ 156.600;
“(4)Ifagednineteen(19)ortwenty(20):
“(A) Have a household income ator below two hundred and sixteen
percent(216%) of theFPL; and
“(B)Not be eligiblefororenrolledinCHIP orMedicaid,excluding
eligibilityforMedicaidpaymentforthetreatmentofan emergencymedicalconditionpursuantto42 C.F.R.§ 440.255;and
(5)Ifagedeighteen(18)orbelow:
“(A)Have a householdincome ator below threehundred and nineteen
percent(319%) of theFPL; and
“(B)Not be eligiblefororenrolledinCHIP orMedicaid,excluding
eligibilityforMedicaidpaymentforthetreatmentofanemergencymedicalconditionpursuantto42 C.P.R.§ 440.255,
“(b)EffectiveOctober 1,2027,residentsaged twenty-one(21)oroverwillno longerbe
eligibleforapplicationfororenrollmentintheAllianceprogram;exceptasotherwiseprovided
in§3309,
“(c)Income determinationsunderthissectionshallbe subjectto theincome
determinationrequirementssetforthunder § 3304.”,
(b)Section3301.13 isamended to readas follows:
“3301.13 Each Allianceprogram beneficiaryshallsubmitan applicationforrecertificationwith
theDepartmentofHuman Services:
“(1)Inperson;
“(2)Overthetelephone;or
“(3)Throughelectronicmeans,includingthroughaweb-basedportal.”.
(c)Section3302isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsection3302.2isamendedbystrikingthephrase“acceptanyform”andinsertingthephrase“requireatleasttwo(2)forms”initsplace.
(2)Subsections3302.3and 3302.4 areamended toreadas follows:
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(11)Thenext$21,538,938offundsshallbeallocatedtotheDepartmentofHealthCareFinancefortheDCHealtheareAllianceprogramtodelaytoOctober1,2026,theeffectivedatetolimitthetypesofservicesprovidedbytheprogramtoenrolleesaged21orolderundersection7(a-1)(1)oftheHealthCarePrivatizationAmendmentActof2001,effectiveJuly12,2001(D.C.Law14-18;D.C,OfficialCode§7-1405(a-1)(1)).
Sec.7263.ByNovember15,2025,theChiefFinancialOfficershallcertify:(1)Whether,andbywhatamount,localFiscalYear2025revenuesincludedintherevenueestimateexceedtheannualrevenueestimateincorporatedintheapprovedbudgetandfinancialplanforFiscalYear2025;(2)Whethersuchexcessrevenuesareinanamountsufficienttomeet,inwholeorinpart,therequirementsofsection7262;and(3)Thatallsuchexcessrevenueshavebeensetasideandallocatedaccordingtotheprovisionsofsection7262.
Sec.7264.Applicability.‘ThissubtitleshallapplyasofSeptember1,2025.
TITLE VIII.TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
SUBTITLE A, TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Sec.8001. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“TechnicalAmendments Emergency Act of2025”.
Sec.8002.Section4(1)(4)oftheRetailIncentiveActof2004,effectiveSeptember8,2004(D.C.Law15-185;D.C,OfficialCode§2-1217.73(2)(4)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“BarneyCircle,S.E..”andinsertingthephrase“BarneyCirele,$.B.”initsplace.
Sec.8003.Section28:9-703(b)(3)of theDistrictofColumbia OfficialCode isamended
by strikingthephrase“thisarticleappliesaresatisfied”and insertingthephrase“thisarticleare
satisfied”initsplace.
Sec.8004,Section1505(b-10)(7)oftheCriminalJusticeCoordinatingCouneilfortheDistrictofColumbiaEstablishmentActof2001,effectiveOctober3,2001(D.C.Law14-28;D.C,OfficialCode§22-4234(b-10)(7)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;provided.”andinsertingaperiodinitsplace.
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notbeeligibleforcontinuedenrollmentintheAllianceprogramandshallbeexitedfromtheAllianceprogram.
“3309.3EffectiveOctober1,2026,noindividualagedtwenty-one(21)orovershallbeeligiblefornewenrollmentintotheAllianceprogram.
“3309.4EffectiveOctober1,2026,anyindividualenrolledintheAllianceprogramwhoturned
orwillturntwenty-one(21)betweenOctober1,2025,andSeptember30,2027,shallnotbeeligibleforcontinuedenrollmentintheAllianceprogramandshallbeexitedfromtheAllianceprogram;provided,thatnoindividualshallbeexitedfromtheAllianceprogrampursuanttothissubsectionuntiltheindividualreachestheageoftwenty-one(21).”.
SUBTITLE F, MEDICAL CANNABIS
Sec.5051. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Medical Cannabis Emergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.5052.TheLegalizationofMarijuanaforMedicalTreatmentInitiativeof1999,
effectiveFebruary25,2010(D.C.Law13-315;D.C.OfficialCode§7-1671.01efseq.),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Section9(£)(3)(D.C.OfficialCode§7-1671.08(1)(3))isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(3)RevenuecollectedfromfinesimposedpursuanttothissubsectionshalllbedepositedintheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbia.”.
(b)Sections9band9c(D.C.OfficialCode§§7-1671.08band7-1671.08c)arerepealed.
Sec,5053.Section8(d)of theMedical Cannabis Amendment Actof 2022, effective
March 22,2023 (D.C.Law 24-332;D.C. OfficialCode § 7-1675.01(d)),isamended toreadas
follows:
“(d)Revenue collectedfrom finesimposed pursuanttothissubsectionshallbe deposited
intheGeneralFundof the Districtof Columbia.”.
Sec.5054,Title47oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(a)Section47-2002(a)(7)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subparagraph(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“medicalmarijuana”andinsertingthephrase“medicalcannabis”initsplace.(2)Subparagraph(B)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(B)InFiscalYear2026,theproceedsofthetaxcollectedundersubparagraph(A)ofthisparagraphshallbedepositedintheHealthyDC andHealthCare
ExpansionFundestablishedby§31-3514.02;except,thatallproceedsofsuchtaxabovethe
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amountcertifiedforFiscalYear2026intheapprovedFiscalYear2023budgetshallbedepositedintheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbia.”.(b)Section47-2202(a)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(6)toreadasfollows:“(6)(A)Therateoftaxshallbe6%ofthegrossreceiptsfromthesaleoforchargesformedicalcannabis,asthattermisdefinedin§7-1671.01(12).“(B)InFiscalYear2026,theproceedsofthetaxcollectedundersubparagraph(A)ofthisparagraphshallbedepositedintheHealthyDC andHealthCareExpansionFundestablishedby§31-3514.02;except,thatallproceedsofsuchtaxabovetheamountcertifiedforFiscalYear2026intheapprovedFiscalYear2023budgetshallbedepositedintheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbia.”.
SUBTITLE G. TANF BENEFITS
Sec.5061. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“Districtof Columbia PublicAssistanceEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.5062.TheDistrictofColumbiaPublicAssistanceActof1982,effectiveApril6,1982(D.C.Law4-101;D.C.OfficialCode§4-201.01etseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section511a(D.C.OfficialCode§4-205.11a)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Federally-fundedTANFbenefitsshallnotbeprovided”andinsertingthephrase“Exceptasprovidedinsubsection(¢)ofthissection,federallyfundedTANFbenefitsshallnotbeprovided”initsplace.(2)Anewsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)Afteranassistanceunitthatincludesanadulthasreachedthe60-monthlimitsetforthinsubsection(a)ofthissectionorhasreceivedfederallyfundedandDistrict-fundedTANFbenefitsfor60months(whetherornotconsecutive)afterFebruary28,1997,District-funded‘TANFbenefitsshallbeprovidedtotheassistanceunitinthereducedamountssetforthinsection552(¢-4),exceptasprovidedinsubsection(e)ofthissection”.(3)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(b)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“receivedfederally-funded”andinsertingtheword“received”initsplace.(4)Subsection(d)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“receivedfederallyfunded”andinsertingtheword“received”initsplace.(5)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(e)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“requirementsofsubsection(a)”andinsertingthephrase“restrictionsimposedbysubsections(a)and(a-1)”initsplace.
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(6)Subsection(f)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“exemptundersubsection(©)”andinsertingthephrase“exempted,undersubsection(e)ofthissection,fromtherestrictionsimposedbysubsection(a)ofthissection”initsplace.(7)A newsubsection(f-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(E-1)A monthlyaverageofnomorethan25%oftheaveragemonthlynumberofassistanceunitsforwhichDistrict-fundedTANFbenefitsareprovidedduringthecurrentfiscalyearorthepriorfiscalyear(astheMayormayelect)maybeexempted,undersubsection(¢)ofthissection,fromtherestrictionsimposedbysubsection(a-1)ofthissection.”
(b)Section518(e)(D.C.OfficialCode§4-205.18(¢))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“shallexceed6%”andinsertingthephrase“shallexceed25%"initsplace.(©)Section519f(g)(D.C.OfficialCode§4-205.19f(g))isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraphs(1)and(2)arerepealed.(2)Paragraph(3)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(3)TheDepartmentofHumanServicesshallreduceanassistanceunit’sTANFbenefitby25%whenaTANFrecipientisfoundtobeinnoncompliancewiththisactorregulationsimplementingthisact.”
(@)Section552(D.C,OfficialCode§4-205.52)isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(c-4)toreadasfollows:
“(¢-4)ThelevelofDistrict-fundedTANFassistancepaidtoeachassistanceunitreceivingbenefitsundersection51La(a-1)shallbeasfollows:
“(1)ForFiscalYear2027,70%oftheFiscalYear2026amount;“(2)ForFiscalYear2028,50%oftheFiscalYear2026amount;“@)ForFiscalYear2029,25%oftheFiscalYear2026amount;and
“(4)ForFiscalYear2030andthereafter,thelevelofassistancepaidinFiscalYear2029.”.
Sec.5063.Applicability.Section5062shallapplyasofOctober1,2026.
SUBTITLE H. HEALTH OCCUPATION CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Sec.5071. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“HealthOccupationCriminalBackground Checks
Emergency Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.5072. Section522(b)ofthe Districtof Columbia HealthOccupationsRevisionAct
of 1985,effectiveMarch 6,2007 (D.C.Law 16-222;D.C. OfficialCode § 3-1205.22(b)),is
amended as follows:
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(a)Strikethephrase“theDepartmentofHealth”bothtimesitappearsandinsertthephrase“theMayor”initsplace.(b)Strikethephrase“directlytotheappropriatehealthlicensingboard”andinsertthephrase“directlytotheMayorortotheappropriatehealthlicensingboard”initsplace.
SUBTITLELBASICHEALTH PROGRAMSSec.5081.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“HealthBenefitExchangeAuthorityEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec,5082,TheHealthBenefitExchangeAuthorityEstablishmentActof2011,effectiveMarch2,2012(D.C.Law19-94;D.C.OfficialCode§31-3171.01erseq.),isamendedasfollows:
(@Section2(D.C.OfficialCode§31-3171.01)isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(2A)toreadasfollows:“(2A)“Basichealthprogram”meansaprogramestablishedpursuanttosection1331oftheFederalAct(42U.S.C.§18051).”.(b)Section5(a)(D.C.OfficialCode§3paragraph(1A)toreadasfollows:“(1A)Establishandoperateabasichealthprogram,establishedpursuanttosection1331oftheFederalAct(42U.S.C.§18051);".
-3171.04(@))isamendedbyaddinganew
SUBTITLE J.DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT RATES
Sec.5091.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“DirectCare ProfessionalPayment Rate Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.5092.The DirectSupportProfessionalPayment RateAct of2020,effectiveApril
16,2020 (D.C.Law 23-77;D.C. OfficialCode § 4-2001 etseq.),isamended as follows:
(a)Section3 (D.C.OfficialCode § 4-2002)isamended asfollows:
(1)Subsection(a)isrepealed.(2)A new subsection(c)isadded toreadasfollows:
“(©)InFiscalYear 2026,thereimbursementratethattheDistrictshallpay todirectcare
serviceprovidersfortheprovisionofdirect careservicesshallbe thereimbursementratethatis
sufficienttosupportdirectcareserviceproviderpayments todirectcareprofessionalsatthe
highestofthefollowingrates:
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“(L)117.6%of the Districtlivingwage thatwas ineffecton July1,2025,
pursuantto theLivingWage Actof 2006, effectiveJune 8,2006 (D.C.Law 16-118;D.C.
OfficialCode § 2-220.01etseq.);
“(2)ThecurrentDistrictminimumwagepursuanttosection4oftheMinimum.Wage Act RevisionAct of 1992,effectiveMarch 25, 1993 (D.C.Law 9-248;D.C. OfficialCode
§ 32-1003);or
“()ThecurrentDistrictlivingwagepursuanttotheLivingWageActof2006,effectiveJune 8,2006 (D.C.Law 16-118;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-220.01efseq.).”.
(b)Section4a (D.C. OfficialCode § 4-2003.01)isrepealed.
(©)Section5 (D.C.OfficialCode § 4-2004)isamended as follows:
(1)Subsection(a)isamended toreadas follows:
“(a)Itshallnot be a violationof thisactfora directcareserviceproviderto pay a direct
careprofessionallessthantheamount setforthinsection3 ifthedirectcareserviceprovider
createsa tieredcompensationschedulethat:
“(1)Considersadirectcareprofessional’squalifiedexperienceinthefieldandtheirdemonstratedcompetency;and
“(2)Ensuresthat,onaverage,alldirectcareprofessionalswerepaidawageequaltotheamount setforthinsection3.”.
(2)Subsection(b)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Strikethephrase“DuringFiscalYear2026andeachfiscalyearthereafter”and insertthephrase“During FiscalYear 2026” initsplace.
(B) Strikethephrase“isequaltoatleastthegreaterof either117.6% of
theDistrictminimumwagepursuanttosection4of theMinimumWageActRevisionActof1992,effectiveMarch 25, 1993 (D.C.Law 9-248;D.C. OfficialCode § 32-1003),or 117.6% of
theDistrictlivingwagepursuanttotheLivingWageActof2006,effectiveJune8,2006(D.C.
Law 16-118;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-220.01etseq.),”and insertthephrase“isequaltoatleast
theamountsetforthinsection3(c)”initsplace.
SUBTITLEK,RAPIDREHOUSINGPROGRAMSSec.5101.Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“HomelessServiceReformEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.$102.TheHomelessServicesReformActof2005,effectiveOctober22,2005(D.C.Law16-35;D.C.OfficialCode§4-751.01etseq.),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Section7(D.C.OfficialCode§4-753.01)isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(b-1)toreadasfollows:
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“(b-1)Case management shallnotbe requiredforindividualsorfamiliesdeterminedtobeeligiblefororparticipatinginRapidRe-Housing,CasemanagementmaybemadeavailabletoindividualsorfamiliesparticipatinginRapidRe-Housinguponoralorwrittenrequest,butnoindividualorfamilyshallbe entitledtocasemanagement.”.
(b)A new section22a-1 isadded toreadas follows:
“Sec.22a-1.Discontinuationof servicesunder a Rapid Re-Housing program.
“(a)EachclientshallbeexitedfromaRapidRe-Housingprogramattheendofthetimelimitforservicesunder theprogram.The time limitforassistanceundertheprogram shallbeestablishedby theMayor byrule,but shallnotbe shorterthan12 months.
“(b)The Mayor may extenda client’stimelimitforservicesina Rapid Re-Housing
programbeyondthetimelimitestablishedpursuanttosubsection(a)ofthissection,pursuanttosubsection(¢)ofthis sectionand proceduresestablishedby theMayor by rule.Ifthe Mayorextendsa client'stime limitpursuanttothissubsection,theclientshallbe exitedfrom theRapidRe-Housingprogramattheendoftheextendedtimelimit.“(©)Theprovisionforcontinuationofservicesundersection22b(c)(1)shallnotapplytoa clientwho receivesa noticeofprogram exitfrom a Rapid Re-Housing program pursuanttosubsection(a)or (b)ofthis sectionon oraftertheeffectivedateoftheFiscalYear 2026BudgetSupportEmergency Act of2025,passedon emergency basison July28,2025 (EnrolledversionofBill26-340)(“FiscalYear 2026 Budget SupportEmergency Act”).
“@(1)A clientwhoreceivedanoticeofprogramexitfromaRapidRe-Housingprogrambeforetheeffectivedateof theFiscalYear 2026 Budget SupportEmergency Act,when theexitwas due totheendof a time limitforservicestotheclientunder theprogram,shallbe exitedfromtheRapidRe-Housingprogramwhentheclient’stimeintheprogramreaches24monthsoron September 30,2025,whicheverdateislater.
“(2)A programexitprovidedforinparagraph(1)ofthissubsectionshalloccurregardlessofthependencyofan administrativereview,fairhearing,orotherappealinwhichtheclientseekstoremain intheRapid Re-Housing program beyond theclient’stimelimitforservicesandnotwithstandinganystatutoryprovisionrequiringthecontinuationofservicesthatexistedonorbeforethedatetheclientreceivedthenoticeofprogramexit,“(@)(1)A determinationofwhethertoconsidera requesttoextenda client’stimelimitforservicesinaRapidRe-Housingprogramneednotbemadeonanindividualizedbasis,andanydeterminationof whethertoconsiderorgranta requesttoextenda client’stime limitforserviceson thebasisoftheunavailabilityoffundsshallbe inthesoleand absolutediscretionofthe
DirectoroftheDepartment.
“(2)This subsectionshallapplyasofNovember 27,2024.”.
(©)Section22b(c)(2)(D.C.OfficialCode§4-754.36b(c)(2))isamendedtoreadasfollows:
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(2)Paragraph(1)ofthissubsectionshallnotapplytoanexitfromaRapidRe-Housingprogramiftheexitisduetotheclientreachingthetimelimitforservicesundertheprogramestablishedpursuanttosection22(b)(a)(1).”.
SUBTITLE L, HEALTHY DC AND HEALTH CARE EXPANSION FUND.
Sec.5111. Shorttitle,
This subtitlemay be citedas the“HealthyDC and HealthCare Expansion Fund
Emergency Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.5112,Section15b(d)oftheHospitalandMedicalServicesCorporationRegulatoryActof1996,effectiveMarch2,2007(D.C.Law16-192;D.C.OfficialCode§31-3514.02(@)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“fiscalyears2025,2026,”andinsertingthephrase“fiscalyears2026,”initsplace.
Sec,5113.Applicability.
‘ThissubtitleshallapplyasofSeptember18,2024.
SUBTITLE M. DYRS PILOT PROGRAMS
Sec.5121.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Department of Youth RehabilitationServicesPilot
Programs EstablishmentEmergency Amendment Act of 2025”,
Sec.5122.The Department of Youth RehabilitationServicesEstablishmentAct of 2004,
effectiveApril12,2005 (D.C.Law 15-335;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-1515.01efseq.),isamended
byaddinganewsection104ctoreadasfollows:
“Sec. 104c.PilotGrant Programs.
“(a)YouthPre-ApprenticeshipGrantPilotProgram.
“(1)InFiscalYear2026,theDepartmentshallestablishaone-yearpilotgrantprogramtoprovidepre-apprenticeshiptrainingservicesforyouthdetainedatNewBeginnings.
“(2)Tobeeligibletoparticipateinthepilotprogram,anapplicantshall:
“(A)Holdstatusingoodstandingas:
“(i)An accreditedhighereducationinstitution;
“(i)ASOL(c)(3)nonprofitorganization;or
“Gii)A priororcurrentproviderofapprenticeshipprogrammingat
a DepartmentAchievementCenter;and
“(B)Haveademonstratedhistoryofprovidingpre-apprenticeshiptrainingorapprenticeshipservicesforyouth.
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“(3)Thegrantawardeeshallprovideparticipantswithworkforceskillstraining
and evidence-basedinstructionthat:
“(A)Promotestargetedskillsdevelopmentinanin-demandindustry
sectororoccupation;
“(B)Isconducivetoworkandtraininginasafeenvironmentin
accordancewithapplicablefederaland Districtchildlaborlaws;and
“(C)Enablesparticipantstogain:
“(i)Postsecondaryeducationcredit,asapplicable;or
“Gi)Accesstoanindustry-recognizedapprenticeshipprogram,as
applicable,that: “(D)Leads toa careerinhigh-skill,high-wage,and in-
demandindustrysectorsandoccupationsinthelocalorregionallabormarket;
“(Il)Payswagestoparticipantsbasedonaprogressively
increasing,clearlydefinedscheduleofwages;
“(I Providesparticipantswithservicestosupporttheir
persistenceinandcompletionoftheprogram;
“(IV)Providescollaborativeprofessionaldevelopment
servicestoworkplacesupervisors,mentors,teachers,counselors,and otherstafftodevelopand
maintainawell-integrated,high-performingprogram;and
“(V)Providesindividualizedcareercounseling,counseling
aboutpostsecondaryeducation,oracademiccounseling.
“(4)Preferenceshallbemadeinfavorofgrantapplicants:
“(A) Based withintheDistrictof Columbia or primarilyservingresidents
of theDistrictof Columbia; and
“(B) With a demonstratedhistoryof partnershipwiththeDistrictof
Columbiagovernment,includingreceivinggrantawardswithinthepast5years,havingcurrent
orpriorMOUs withaDistrictagencywithinthepast5years,orhavingenteredintopartnerships
withtheDepartmentofEmploymentServices.
“(5)Within 14 months ofreceivinga grantissuedpursuanttothissubsection,an
awardee shallsubmit totheDepartment and theCouncila reportthatdescribes,ata minimum,
the:
“(A)Numberofparticipantsserved,byageandWardresidence;
“(B)Servicesreceivedbyparticipants;
“(C)Outcomesbytypeofservicerenderedtoparticipants;
“(D)Numberofparticipantscurrentlyenrolledinpostsecondary
education;and
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“(E)Numberofparticipantscurrentlyenrolledinapprenticeship
programs.“(b)YouthRecidivismReductionGrantPilotProgram.
“(1)InFiscalYear2026,theDepartmentshallestablishaone-yearpilotgrantprogramtosupportyouthre-entryservices.“(2)Tobeeligibletoparticipateinthepilotprogram,anapplicantshallhold
statusingoodstandingasa:“(A)501(c)(3)non-profitorganization;
“(B)NeighborhoodFamilySuccessCenter;or“(C)OtherDepartmentorChildandFamilyServicesAgencygrantee
withinthepastfiveyears.“(3)Thegrantshallfundprojectsthat:“(A)Providethefollowingaftercareandcasemanagementservices,
includingcoordinatingthedeliveryofservices,toyouthuponreleasefromaDepartmentsecure
facility: “(i)Housingassistance;“Gi)Jobtraining;“(ii)Conflictresolutionskillstraining;(iv)Assistancewithcoordinationofschoo!reenrollmentand
credittransfer;
“(y)Accesstoout-of-schoolprogramming,includingenrollmentin
andtransportationtoafterschoolactivities;
“(vi)Mentorshipprogramming;and
“(vii)Any such otherservicestoaddressidentifiedneeds forthe
purposesofpreventingyouthfromcommittingfurtheroffenses;and
“(B) Includeclosecoordinationwith theDepartment toimplement aspects
of dischargeand reentryplansdescribedinD.C. OfficialCode § 16-2320(i).
“(4)Preferenceshallbegrantedtoapplicants:
“(A) Based intheDistrictof Columbia orwith a missionof primarily
servingresidentsof theDistrictofColumbia; and
“(B) With a demonstratedhistoryof partnershipwith theDistrictof
Columbiagovernment,includingreceivingDistrict-fundedgrantawardswithinthepast5years,
havingcurrentorpriorMOUs withaDistrictagencywithinthepast5years,orenteringinto
partnershipswiththeDepartmentwithinthepast5years.“(5)Within 14 months of receivinga grantissuedpursuanttothissubsection,a
recipientshal]submittotheDepartment and theCouncilareport thatdescribes,ata minimum:
“(A) The number of youth served,by age and Ward residence;
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“(B)Theservicesreceivedbyparticipants;
“(C)Outcomes by typeof servicerenderedto participants;
“(D)Thenumberofschool-agedparticipantswhoareenrolledinschoolor
aGED program;
“(E)The number of non-school-agedparticipantswho areenrolledin
postsecondaryeducation;and
“(P)Thenumberofnon-school-agedparticipantswhoareemployedfull
or parttime.
“(6)Within 14 months of issuingany grantpursuanttothissubsection,the
Department shallsubmittotheOfficeof theAttorneyGeneraland theCouncilcommitteewith
jurisdictionovertheDepartmentareportdisclosingforeachyouthparticipantanyknown
involvementwith law enforcementor returntoDepartment custodyduringthedurationofthe
grantperiod,subjecttojuvenileconfidentialitylaws.”.
SUBTITLE N. CHILD SUPPORT REFORM
Sec.5131. Shorttitle.
‘Thissubtitlemay be citedas the “Child SupportReform Emergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.5132.TheDistrictofColumbiaPublicAssistanceActof1982,effectiveApril6,1982(D.C.Law4-101;D.C.OfficialCode§4-201.01efseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section511(a)(8)(D.C.OfficialCode§4-205.11(a)(8))isamendedbystrikingthe
semicolonandinsertingthephrase“,andbeginningonOctober1,2025,disregardthefullcurrentmonthlychildsupportobligationsandvoluntarychildsupportpaymentstheassistanceunitreceivesfromanabsentparentorspouse;”initsplace.(b)Section519(c)(5)(D.C.OfficialCode§4-205.19(¢)(5))isamendedbystrikingthe
periodandinsertingthephrase“andbeginningonOctober1,2025,shallnotapplytouptothefirst$200receivedthatrepresentssuchanobligationorpayment.”.
SUBTITLE O, TRUANCY PILOT EXPANSION
Sec.5141.This subtitlemay be citedas the“Truancy PilotExpansion Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.5142. Section7 of ArticleIIofAn Act To provideforcompulsory school
attendance,forthetakingofa schoo!censusintheDistrictof Columbia, and forotherpurposes,
effectiveSeptember 19,2013 (D.C.Law 20-17;D.C. OfficialCode § 38-208),isamended as
follows:
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(a)New subsections(c-1)and(c-2)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(c-1)(1)(A)By August 12,2024,theMayor shallidentify5 secondaryeducational
institutionsintheDistrictthatbad a truancyrategreaterthan50% inthe2023-2024 schoolyear
toparticipateinatruancypilotwiththeDepartmentofHumanServices(“DHS”)duringSchool
Year 2024-2025.
“(B)The Mayor shallnotifytheidentifiededucationalinstitutionsof their
participationinthetruancypilotatleast10 businessdays beforethefirstday of instructionin
Schoo]Year2024-2025.Thenoticeshallincludeappropriateagencycontacts,timelines,andproceduresforcomplyingwithparagraph(2)ofthissubsection.
“(2)The5secondaryeducationalinstitutionsidentifiedpursuanttoparagraph(1)
ofthissubsectionshallrefereachstudentwhois14yearsofage through17yearsofagetoDHS
no laterthan2 schooldays aftertheaccrualof 15 unexcused fullschoolday absenceswithina
schoolyear.
“(3)ByMarch31,2025,DHS shallpublishapreliminaryreport,andby
September 30,2025, DHS shallpublisha finalreportthat:
“(A)Describestheinterventionsandservicesprovidedthroughthe
truancypilot;
“(B)Providesthe5 most common reasonsforunexcused absencesforthe
studentsreferredtoDHS, suchas housinginstability,transportationissues,or medical
emergencies;
“(C)Presentsaggregatedataonthe$mostcommontruancyintervention
servicesor programs thatstudentsreferredto DHS utilized;and
“(D)Providesananalysisthatcompares:
“(iTheattendanceoutcomes,academicperformance,and
delinquencystatusofstudentsreferredtoDHS tothestudents’attendanceoutcomes,academic
performance,anddelinquencystatusduringthesametimeperiodinthepriorschoolyear;
“(ii)Theattendanceoutcomes,academicperformance,and
delinquencystatusof studentsreferredto DHS beforeand aftertheDHS referralduringthe
applicabletimeperiodforSchoolYear 2024-2025; and
“Gii)The attendanceoutcomes and academic performanceof
educationalinstitutionsparticipatinginthetruancypilotwiththeattendanceandacademic
performanceduringSchoolYear2024-2025ofnon-participatingsecondaryeducational
institutionsthataresocio-demographicallysimilartoparticipatingeducationalinstitutions,
“(4)Educationalinstitutionsparticipatinginthetruancypilotshallbeexempt
fromtherequirementsofsubsection(c)ofthissectionforminorstudentswhoare14through17
yearsofage.
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“(c-2)(1)(A)ByAugust13,2025,theMayorshallidentifynofewerthan10educational
institutionsintheDistrict,with studentsenrolledinany grade6 through 12,thathad a truancy
rategreaterthan35%inthe2024-2025schoolyeartoparticipateinatruancypilotwithDHS
duringSchool Year 2025-2026.The identifiededucationalinstitutionsshallincludeatleastone
middle schooland the5 secondaryeducationalinstitutionsidentifiedinsubsection(c-1)(1)(A)of
thissection,
“(B)The Mayor shallnotifytheidentifiededucationalinstitutionsof their
participationinthetruancypilotatleast10businessdaysbeforethefirstdayofinstructionin
SchoolYear2025-2026.Thenoticeshallincludeappropriateagencycontacts,timelines,and
proceduresforcomplyingwithparagraphs(2)and(3)ofthissubsection.
“(2)Theeducationalinstitutionsidentifiedpursuanttoparagraph(1)ofthis
subsectionshallrefereachstudentwhois14yearsofagethrough17yearsofagetoDHS no
laterthan2 schooldays aftertheaccrualof 15 unexcused fullschoolday absenceswithina
schoolyear.
“(3)The educationalinstitutionsidentifiedpursuanttoparagraph(1)of this
subsectionshallrefereachstudentwhois10yearsofagethrough13yearsofage toDHS no
laterthan2 schooldays aftertheaccrualof 10 unexcused fullschoolday absenceswithina
schoolyear.
“(4)DHS shallrefertotheChildandFamilyServicesAgencyanystudent
referredunderparagraph(3)whoseparenthasnotrespondedtoDHS outreachwithin10
businessdays afterthatoutreachor has declinedservices.
“(5)ByMarch31,2026,DHS shallpublishapreliminaryreport,andby
September 30,2026,DHS shallpublisha finalreportthat:
“(A) Describestheinterventionsand servicesprovidedthroughthe
truancypilot;
“(B)Providesthe5 most common reasonsforunexcused absencesforthe
studentsreferredtoDHS, such as housing instability,transportationissues,or medical
emergencies;
“(C)Presentsaggregatedataon the5 most common truancyintervention
servicesorprogramsthatstudentsreferredtoDHS utilized;
“(D) Providesthenumberoffamilies referredtotheChildand Family
ServicesAgencyasrequiredbyparagraph(4)ofthissubsection;
“(E)Providesananalysisthatcompares:
“Gi)Theattendanceoutcomes,academicperformance,and
delinquencystatusofstudentsreferredtoDHS tohisorherattendanceoutcomes,academic
performance,anddelinquencystatusduringthesametimeperiodinthepriorschoolyear;
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“(ii)The attendanceoutcomes,academicperformance,and
delinquencystatusof studentsreferredto DHS beforeand aftertheDHS referralduringthe
applicabletimeperiodforSchoolYear2025-2026;and
“(iii)The attendanceoutcomes and academic performanceof
educationalinstitutionsparticipatinginthetruancypilotwith theattendanceand academic
performanceduringSchool Year 2025-2026of non-participatingsecondaryeducational
institutionsthataresocio-demographicallysimilartoparticipatingeducationalinstitutions;and
“(F)ProvidesanyotherinformationDHS deemsusefultothereport.
*(6)Educationalinstitutionsparticipatinginthetruancypilotshallbeexempt
fromtherequirementsofsubsection(c)ofthissection.”.
(b)New subsections(¢)and(£)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(e)(1)Notwithstandingany otherlaw,upon therequestof DHS, theMetropolitanPolice
Department(“MPD”)shallprovideDHS withinformationaboutthedelinquencystatusof
studentsattendingschoolsparticipatinginthetruancypilotsdescribedinsubsections(c-1)and
(c-2)ofthissection,whichDHS deemsnecessaryforittomeetthereportingrequirementsof
thosesubsections.
“(2)DHS andMPD mayenterintoanagreementforthepurposesofsharingand
protectinginformationrelatedto students’delinquencystatus.
“(3)InformationMPD shareswithDHS pursuantto thissubsectionshallbe
exempt from thedisclosurerequirementsof the Freedom of InformationAct of 1976,effective
March 29, 1977 (D.C.Law 1-96;D.C. OfficialCode § 2-531 etseq.).
“(£)Forthepurposesofthissection,theterm“delinquencystatus”meanswhethera
minor studentwas arrestedby a law enforcementofficialduringthetimeperiodanalyzedinthe
relevantreport.”.
Sec.5143.Section204(a)oftheFreedomofInformationActof1976,effectiveMarch29,1977(D.C.Law1-96;D.C.OfficialCode§2-534(a)),isamendedbyaddinganewparagraph(24)toreadasfollows:
(24)Informationexemptfromdisclosureundersection7(e)(3)ofArticleIIof‘AnActToprovideforcompulsoryschoolattendance,forthetakingofa schoolcensusintheDistrictofColumbia,andforotherpurposes,effectiveSeptember19,2013(D.C.Law20-17;
D.C.OfficialCode§38-208(€)(3)).”.
Sec.5144.Repealer.
ThePilotTruancyReductionTemporaryAmendmentActof2025,enactedonJuly7,2025(D.C.Act26-102;72DCR7686),isrepealed.
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Sec.5145.Applicability.ThissubtitleshallapplyasoftheeffectivedateoftheFiscalYear2026BudgetSupportEmergencyActof2025,passedonemergencybasisonJuly28,2025(EnrolledversionofBill
26-340).
SUBTITLEP,DC HEALTH LICENSUREPATHWAYSSec.5151.Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“DepartmentofHealthLicensurePathwaysEmergency
AmendmentActof2025”.
Seo,$152.TheDepartmentofHealthFunctionsClarificationActof2001,effective
October3,2001(D.C.Law14-28;D.C.OfficialCode§7-731etseq.),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Thesecondsection4907¢isredesignatedassection4907e.
(b)A newsection4907fisaddedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec,4907f.Licensurepathwaysprogram,
“(a)BeginningonOctober1,2025,theDepartmentofHealthshallestablishand
administeralicensurepathwaysprogram(“program”)forthepurposeofassistinginternationally
trainedhealthprofessionalsinobtainingthelicensureandcredentialsnecessarytopracticeinthe
District.
“(b)Theprogramshallprovide:
“(1)Guidanceonthelicensureapplicationprocess;
“(2)Informationonexaminations,educationalrequirements,andtraining
requirements;
(3)Assistancewithaccessingresourcesforlanguagesupportandexam
preparation;and
“(4)AnyotherservicestheDepartmentofHealthdeemsnecessary.”.
SUBTITLEQ.GROCERY ACCESSPILOTPROGRAMSec.5161.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“GroceryAccessPilotProgramEstablishmentEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.5162.Section4907¢oftheDepartmentofHealthFunctionsClarificationActof2001,effectiveSeptember18,2024(D.C.Law25-217;D.C.OfficialCode§7-736.04),is
amendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
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“(a)InFiscalYears2025and2026,theDepartmentofHealthshallestablishagroceryaccesspilotgrantprogramforthepurposeofprovidingupto1,000eligibleDistrictresidents
withmembershiptoagrocerydeliveryserviceatnocostfor2years.”.(b)Subsection(c)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“one-year”andinsertingthephrase“2-year”initsplace.
SUBTITLER.SCHOOL-BASEDBEHAVIORALHEALTHSTRENGTHENING
Sec.5171.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“School-BasedBehavioralHealthProgramStrengtheningEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.5172.Section115b of theDepartment ofMental HealthEstablishmentAmendment
Actof 2001, effectiveJune 7,2012 (D.C. Law 19-141;D.C. OfficialCode § 7-1131.17),is
amendedbyaddingsubsections(f)and(g)toreadasfollows:
“(O(1)InFiscalYear2026,theDepartmentshall,pursuanttotheGrantAdministration
Act of 2013, effectiveDecember 24,2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-328.11et
seq.),awardgrantstocommunity-basedorganizationsfortheoperationoftheprogramatnotless
than$120,000 perschool-basedclinician;provided,thatthetotalamount of grantsawarded
under thissubsectionshallbe not lessthan $16,320,000;providedfurther,thattheDepartment
shallprioritizeapplicantswhopreviouslyprovidedschool-basedbehavioralhealthservicesin
SchoolYears2023-2024or2024-2025.
“(2)TheDepartmentshallnot
“(A) Requirethatany portionof thegrantbe restrictedto supervision
expenses;
“(B)Prohibittheuseofanyportionofthegrantmaterialsforgeneralor
specializedtherapyforchildren;
“(C)Conditionthedisbursementof grantfundson a minimum totalbilling
requirementundertheprogramthatexceeds$15,000;or
“(D) Decreasethegrantamount basedon reportedinsuranceclaimsbilled
orpaidforservicesprovidedaspartoftheprogram.
(3) A granteeshallreportto theDepartmenton activities,servicesprovided,and
individualsservedinamannerandformtobeprescribedbytheDepartment;provided,thatthe
reportshallincludethesalaryinformationforeach clinicianand supervisorfunded by the
program,includingtheemployee'ssalaryfromtheprevious2schoolyears.
“(g)ByOctober15,2025,theDepartmentshallsubmittotheCouncilandtheMayora
comprehensiveplan outliningtheDepartment'sstrategyforstrengtheningand improvingthe
program,which shallinclude:
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“(1)Anoverviewofthestrategicvisionfortheprogram,includingadescription
ofhow theprogramwillalignwithapublichealthapproachtoprevention,earlyintervention,
andtreatmentinpublicandpubliccharterschools;
(2)A summaryoffindingsfromanenvironmentalscanofbebavioralhealth
resourcesinpublicand publiccharterschools,and an explanationof how thisdatawillinform
schoolassignments,staffingmodels,andrisk-basedresourceallocation;
“(3)Abillingandfundingsustainabilitystrategy,includinganassessmentofthe
currentprogramfundingmodel,proposedchangestothecommunity-basedorganization
cliniciansubsidystructure,andspecificactionstheDepartmentwilltaketoidentifyandremove
barrierstoMedicaidandprivate-insurancebilling,supportprovidercompliance,andpromotethe
long-termfinancialsustainabilityof school-basedservices;
“(4)A detailedevaluationofallpilotprogramsimplementedbytheDepartment
inFiscalYears 2023,2024, and 2025,includinganalysisof outcomes,challenges,and lessons
Jeamnedtoinformfutureprogramdesign;
“(5)A workforcedevelopmentstrategy,includinga plantoaddresssupervision
needs,clinicianlicensurelevels,recruitmentand retentionchallenges,theincorporationof non-
licensedstaff,professionaldevelopmentopportunitiesforDepartmentandcommunity-based
organizationclinicians,andanevaluationofthecurrentstaffingmodel,includingthe
Departmentclinicianscomparedtocliniciansemployedthroughgrant-fundedpartnershipswith
community-basedorganizations;
“(6)An integrationframework forbehavioral-healthand school-healthservices,
developedinconsultationwiththeDepartmentofHealth,tosupportcollaborationbetween
school-basedbehavioral-healthcliniciansand public-schooland public-charter-schoolnurses;
“(7)A reviewofperformancemetrics,curriculumstandards,andquality
assuranceprotocolsforcliniciansassignedtopublicandpubliccharterschools,withproposed
updatestostrengthenaccountabilityandservicedeliveryoutcomes;
“(8)An assessmentoftheneedfor,andfeasibilityof,acommonelectronichealth
recordplatformordata-sharinginterfacebetweentheDepartmentanditscontractedprovidersto
supportdocumentation,billing,andcarecoordination;
(9)A summaryofinputreceivedfromDepartmentcliniciansandcommunity-
basedorganizationemployedclinicians,includingfeedbackonservice-deliverychallengesand
recommendationsforprogramimprovement;
“(10)A proposedstructureandfunctionfortheprogram’sadvisorycouncil,
includinganychangestomembership,scope,andmeetingfrequencytoensuretheadvisory
councilcaneffectivelysupportimplementationandaccountability;
“(11)A planforhowtheDepartmentwillsupportthecreationandmaintenanceof
acomprehensiveinventoryofbehavioralhealthresourcesinpublicandpubliccharterschools,
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pursuanttosection4902boftheDepartmentofHealthFunctionsClarificationsActof2001,effectiveMarch7,2025(D.C.Law25-279;D.C.OfficialCode§7-731.02),andtheHealthySchoolsActof2010,effectiveJuly27,2010(D.C.Law18-209;D.C.OfficialCode§38-821.01
etseq.),bypartneringwithschoolbehavioralhealthcoordinatorstoidentifyresourcegapsandguideresourceallocationanddevelopment;and“(12)A timelineandimplementationplan,includingshort-andlong-termactions,milestones,responsibleparties,andanybudgetaryorlegislativechangesneededtosupport
improvementstotheprogram.”.
SUBTITLES,SUBSTANCEUSEAND BEHAVIORALHEALTH SERVICES
TARGETEDOUTREACH PILOTSec.5181,ShorttitleThissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“SubstanceUseandBehavioralHealthServices
‘TargetedOutreachGrantEmergencyActof2025”.
Sec.5182,FiscalYear2026substanceuseandbehavioralhealthservicestargeted
outreachpilot.(@)ByOctober31,2025,theDepartmentBehavioralHealth(“DBH”)shallawardgrantsto501(c)(3)not-for-profitorganizationswithexperienceinsubstanceuseharmreduction
servicestoprovidedirectsupport,relationshipdevelopment,andresourcebrokeringtoindividualsinneedofsubstanceuseandbehavioralhealthservicesatthelocationsandinthe
amountsasfollows:(1)$800,000fromtheOpioidAbatementFund,pursuanttosection5012(b-6)(1)
oftheOpioidAbatementFundEstablishmentActof2022,effectiveSeptember21,2022(D.C.Law24-167;D.C.OfficialCode§7-321(b-6)(1)),for:(A)Thevicinityofthe600blockofT Street,NW;(B)Thevicinityoftheofthe1300-1700blocksofNorthCapitolStreet,
NW,and1600-1700blocksofLincolnRoad,NE:(C)Thevicinityofthe3800-4000blocksofMinnesotaAvenue,NE;and
(D)Thevicinityofthe1300-1800blocksofMarionBarryAvenue,SE;
and (2)$200,000forthevicinityoftheKingGreenleafRecreationCenter,locatedat
201N Street,SW.(b)ByOctober31,2025,DBHshallawardagrantintheamountof$750,000toan
organizationtoprovidedirectsupport,relationshipdevelopment,andresourcebrokeringtoindividualsatthefollowinglocations:
(1)ColumbiaHeightsCivicPlaza;
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(2)The intersectionof Mount PleasantStreet,NW, and Kenyon Street,NW;
(3)GeorgiaAvenue,NW, betweenNew HampshireAvenue,NW, andHarvard
Street,NW; and
(4)U Street,NW, between 14thStreet,NW, and GeorgiaAvenue, NW.
(c)ByNovember30,2026,eachnot-for-profitorganizationawardedagrantpursuantto
subsections(a)and(6)ofthissection(“grantee”)shallsubmitareporttoDBH,whichshall
includethefollowinginformation,broken down by location:
(1)Thenumberofindividualsorgroupsthegranteeengagedthroughoutreach
efforts;
(2)The number of individualsthegranteeconnectedto substanceusedisorder
treatmentprograms,primaryhealthcare,mentalhealthservices,housingassistance,employment
support,orotherservices;(3)Thenumberofoverdosereversalsorinterventionsperformedbythegrantee
usingnaloxoneorotheroverdosereversalmedications;
(4)Theamountof harmreductionsuppliesdistributedbythegrantee,including
cleanneedles,syringes,naloxonekits,condoms, or othermaterialsthatreducetherisks
associatedwithdraguse;and(5)Thenumberofeducationalsessions,workshopsorpreventionactivities
deliveredbythegranteetotargetpopulations.
(d)Within 30 daysof receivingthereportdescribedinsubsection(c)of thissection,
DBH shallsubmitthereporttotheCouncilandpubliclypostthereportonitswebsite,
(e)Forthelocationsspecifiedinsubsection(a)ofthissection,DBH shallawardagrant
tothesame organizationsthatreceivedgrantstoprovidetheseservicesundertheDepartmentof
BehavioralHealthTargetedOutreachGrantsAct of 2023,effectiveSeptember 6,2023 (D.C.
Law 25-50;D.C. OfficialCode § 7-1141.01,note).
SUBTITLET.OPIOIDABATEMENT AMENDMENTS.
Sec.5191.Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“OpioidAbatementDirectedFundingandOpioid
AbatementAdvisoryCommissionStructureEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec,5192.Section5012ofthe Opioid Abatement Fund EstablishmentAct of 2022,
effectiveSeptember 21,2022 (D.C.Law 24-167;D.C. OfficialCode § 7-3221),isamended by
adding a new subsection(b-6)to readas follows:
“(b-6)Notwithstandingany otherprovisionofthis subtitle,inFiscalYear 2026 a totalof
$2,107,000from theFund shallbe used forthe followingpurposes:
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“(1)$800,000toimplementtheSubstanceUseandBehavioralHealthServicesTargetedOutreachGrantEmergencyActof2025,passedonemergencybasisonJuly28,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-340),atthefollowinglocations:“(A)Thevicinityofthe600blockofT Street,NW;ityoftheofthe1300-1700blocksofNorthCapitolStreet,NW,andthe1600-1700blocksofLincolnRoad,NE;“(C)Thevicinityofthe3800-4000blocksofMinnesotaAvenue,NE;and“(D)Thevicinityofthe1300-1800blocksofMarionBarryAvenue,SE;*(2)$400,000totheOfficeoftheChiefMedicalOfficerforthepurposeofenablingthetestingofillicitdrugmisuseandthedevelopmentofnoveltestingmethodsfor
opioidswithintheageney’sForensicToxicologyLabandDataFusionCenter;and“(3)$907,000totheDepartmentofBehavioralHealthtoimplementsection5117aoftheDepartmentofBehavioralHealthEstablishmentActof2013,effectiveSeptember18,2024(D.C.Law25-217;D.C.OfficialCode§7-1141.06a).”.
Sec,5193.Section102oftheOpioidLitigationProceedsAmendmentActof2022,effectiveMarch10,2023(D.C.Law24-315;D.C.OfficialCode§7-3212),isamendedas
follows:(a)Subsections(¢)and(4)areamendedtoreadasfollows:“(c)TheCommissionshallbecomposedof15membersasfollows:“(1)TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofHealth,ortheirdesignee;
(2)TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofBehavioralHealth,ortheirdesignee;“(3)TheAttorneyGeneral,ortheirdesignee;“(4)TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofHealthCareFinance,ortheirdesignee;(5)TheChairpersonoftheCouncilcommitteewithjurisdictionoverhealth
matters,ortheirdesignee;“(6)ThreemembersappointedbytheMayor,withthefollowingqualifications:“(A)Onememberwhoisacurrentopioiduserorwhohaslivedexperiencewithopioidusedisorderandco-occurringmentalhealthorsubstanceusedisorders
andrecovery: “(B)Onememberwithexpertiseineitherpublichealthpolicy,publichealthresearch,orhealthequitywithademonstratedunderstandingofopioiduse,harmreduction,treatment,andrecoverysystems;and
“(C)Onememberwhohasprovideddirecttreatmentservicesrelatedtoprevention,harmreduction,substanceusedisorder,orrecovery,withapreferenceforindividuals
whohaveworkedwithpopulationsdisproportionatelyimpactedbytheopioidcrisis,includingBlackresidents,unhousedindividuals,andjustice-involvedpopulations;
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“(7)Three members appointedby theChairmanof the Council,with the
followingqualifications:
“(A) One member who isa currentopioiduseror who has lived
experiencewithopioiduse disorderand co-occurringmentalhealthor substanceuse disorders
andrecovery;
“(B) One member withexpertiseinaddictionmedicineand co-occurring
substanceuse,and mentalhealthdisorders;and
“(C)Onememberwhohasprovideddirecttreatmentservicesrelatedtoprevention,harmreduction,substanceusedisorder,orrecovery,withapreferenceforindividuals
whohaveworkedwithpopulationsdisproportionatelyimpactedbytheopioidcrisis,including
Black residents,unhoused individuals,and justice-involvedpopulations;and
“(8)One representativefrom theDistrictof Columbia BehavioralHealth.
Association;
“(9)One representativefrom theMedical Societyof the Districtof Columbia;
“(10)One representativefrom theDistrictof Columbia PrimaryCare Association;
and
“(11)One representativefrom theDistrictof Columbia HospitalAssociation.
“(d)(1)The Commission shallelecta Chairor Co-Chairsfrom among itsmembers, who
shallserveforatermof2 yearsandmaybeappointedtonomorethan2consecutiveterms,
“(2)The Commission shallconsiderthefollowingqualificationsinelectinga
Chairor Co-Chair:
“(A)Demonstratedexperienceleadingcommissions,advisorybodies,
boards,taskforces,orlargestakeholdergroups;
“(B)Abilitytofacilitatemeetings,manage groupprocesses,andfoster
collaborationand consensusacrosssectors;
“(C)ExperiencecollaboratingwithDistrictgovernmentagencies;and
“(D)A preferencethatatleastoneCo-Chair,ifapplicable,beapersonwithlivedexperiencerelatedto substanceuse disorderor a representativeof a non-governmental
organizationengagedinprevention,treatment,recovery,orharmreduction.”.
(b)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(e)(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(e)(1)Each member appointedpursuanttosubsection(c)(6)and (7)ofthis sectionshall
servea3-yearterm;except,that:”.
(c)A new subsection(g-1)isadded toreadas follows:
“(g-1)TheCommissionshallregularlyengagewith,andseekinputfrom,thefollowingagenciestosupportinformeddecision-makingandtoensurethattheCommission'sworkaligns
withDistrict-widepolicies,programs,andservice-deliveryefforts:
“(1)TheDeputyMayorforHealthandHumanServices;
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(2)TheDeputyMayorforPublicSafetyandJustice;“(3)TheDirectoroftheDepartmentofHumanServices;and“(4)TheChiefMedicalExaminer.”
(@)Subsection(h)(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“operations;”andinsertingthephrase“operations,includingestablishingexpertdrivensubcommittees”initsplace.
Sec.5194. Section5117a(a)ofthe Departmentof BehavioralHealthEstablishmentAct
of 2013, effectiveSeptember 18,2024 (D.C.Law 25-217;D.C. OfficialCode § 7-1141.06a(a)),
isamended by strikingthephrase“inFiscalYear 2025” and insertingthephrase“inFiscalYears
2025 and 2026” in itsplace.
SUBTITLEU,LONG-TERMCARE STRATEGICCOORDINATORSec.5201.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“Long-TermCareStrategicCoordinatorEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”
Sec.5202,TheStudyofLong-TermCareFacilitiesandLong-TermCareServicesActof2018,effectiveMarch13,2019(D.C.Law22-238;D.C.OfficialCode§7-681etseg.),isamendedbyaddinganewsection3atoreadasfollows:“Sec,3a.Long-TermCareStrategicCoordinator.
“ThereisestablishedwithintheOfficeoftheDeputyMayorforHealthandHumanServices(“DMHHS”)thepositionoftheLong-TermCareStrategicCoordinator(“Coordinator”),whoshallbeafull-timeemployeeoftheDistrict.ByJanuary1,2026,theCoordinatorshallberesponsiblefor:“(1)CoordinatingtheAge-FriendlyDC program;
(2)Trackingthelong-termcareservicesprovidedbyagenciesunderthepurviewofDMHHS (“healthagencies”);
(3)Usingdatatodevelopa strategytoimproveandincreasethecapacityofthelong-termcareservicesworkforcetomeettheDistrict’sneeds;
“(4)Identifyingpointsofcontactwithineachrelevantagencyoutsideofthehealthagencies,includingtheDeputyMayorforEducationandtheDepartmentforAgingand
‘CommunityLiving,toavoidduplicationofworkacrossagenciesandtoensureeachagency’sworkalignswiththebroadermissionofsupportingtheDistrict’sagingpopulationandlong-termcareworkforce;and
“(5)Carryingoutotherdutiesrelevanttosupportthelong-termcareworkforceasmaybeidentifiedandassignedbyDMHHS.”.
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SUBTITLEV.HEALTH CARE AND PUBLICBENEFITSOMBUDSMANSec.5211.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“HealthCareandPublicBenefitsOmbudsmanProgramEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.5212.TheHealthCareOmbudsmanProgramEstablishmentActof2004,effective
April12,2005(D.C.Law15-331;D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.01etseq.)isamendedasfollows:(a)Section2(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.01)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraph(2)isamendedasfollows:(A)Subparagraph(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;or”andinsertingasemicoloninitsplace.(B)Subparagraph(B)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“;or”initsplace.(C)A newsubparagraph(C)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(©)Anindividualapplyingfor,orreceivingpublicbenefits,inthe
Distriet.”.(2)Newparagraphs(3A)and(3B)areaddedtoreadasfollows:“@A)“DHCF”meanstheDepartmentofHealthCareFinance.“(3B) “DHS” means the Department of Human Services.”.
(3)Paragraph(6)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“HealthCareOmbudsman”
bothtimesitappearsandinsertingthephrase“HealthCareandPublicBenefitsOmbudsman’initsplace. (4)Paragraph(7)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(7)“HealthCareandPublicBenefitsOmbudsmanProgram”or“Ombudsman
Program”meanstheprogramestablishedbytheDistricttocounselandassist:“(A)UninsuredDistrictresidentsandindividualsinsuredbyhealthbenefitsplansintheDistrictregardingmatterspertainingtotheirhealthcarecoverage;and“(B)IndividualsapplyingfororreceivingpublicbenefitsintheDistrict
regardingmatterspertainingtotheirpublicbenefitscoverageincludingthoseadverselyimpactedbyapublicbenefitsdetermination.”.(5)A newparagraph(9)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(9)“Publicbenefits”meansaprogramadministeredbytheEconomicSecurity
‘AdministrationofDHS,includingtheSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram(“SNAP”)andTemporaryAssistanceforNeedyFamilies(“TANF”)program.”.
(b)Section3(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.02)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thesectionheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:
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“Sec.3.EstablishmentoftheHealthCareandPublicBenefitsOmbudsmanProgram.”.
(2)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Strikethephrase“TheDepartmentshallestablishtheHealthCare
OmbudsmanProgram”andinsertthephrase“DHCFshallestablishtheHealthCareandPublic
BenefitsOmbudsmanProgram”initsplace.
(B)Strikethephrase“IftheDepartment”andinsertthephrase“IfDHCE”in itsplace.
(C)Strikethephrase“theDepartmentshalloperate”andinsertthephrase
“DHCFshalloperate”initsplace.
(3)Subsection(b)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(b)(1)TheOmbudsmanProgramshallbeadministeredbytheHealthCareandPublic
BenefitsOmbudsman,whoshallbeappointedbytheDeputyMayorofHealthandHuman
Services,andwhoshallbeanindividualwithmanagementexperienceandsubstantive
experienceinthefieldsofhealthcare,healthbenefitsplans,healthcareadvocacy,orpublic
benefitsprogramandadvocacy.
“(2)UnlessDHCF isoperatingtheprogram,theHealthCareandPublicBenefits
Ombudsmanshallbeanemployeeofthenonprofitcorporation,organization,orconsortiaof
organizationsselectedbyDCF tooperatetheprogram.”.
(4)Subsection(c)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“TheDepartment”and
insertingtheword“DHCE”initsplace.
(5)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(e)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“The
Department”andinsertingtheword“DHCF”initsplace.
(©)Section4(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.03)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“TheDepartment”and
insertingtheword“DHCF”initsplace.
(2)Subsection(b)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Theleadinlanguageofparagraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthe
phrase“TheDepartment”andinsertingtheword“DHCF”initsplace.
(B)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“TheDepartment”
andinsertingtheword“DHCE”initsplace.
(@)Section5(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.04)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(1)Assistconsumersinresolvingproblemsconcerninghealthcarebills,health
coverage,accesstohealthcare,andpublicbenefitsbyreferringconsumerstoappropriate
regulatoryagencieswhentheirproblemsarewithinanagency'sjurisdiction,guidingconsumers
throughexistingcomplaintandappealprocesses,andassistingconsumersininformally
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resolvingproblemsthroughdiscussionswiththeirpublicbenefitsprogramsandhealthbenefits
plans,theHealthCareAlliance,orotherproviders;”.(2)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“healthbenefitsplanmembers”andinsertingthephrase“publicbenefitsapplicantsandrecipients,healthbenefitsplan
members”initsplace.(3)A newparagraph(3A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“@A)EducateconsumersabouttheDistrict’spublicbenefitsprogramsand
options;”.
(4)Paragraph(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“healthcare”andinsertingthe
phrase“healthcareorpublicbenefits”initsplace.(5)A newparagraph(SA)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(GA)HelpDistrictresidentsaccesspublicbenefitsoptions;”.(©)Paragraph(6)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Medicaidconsumers”and
insertingthephrase“Medicaidandpublicbenefitsconsumers”initsplace.(7)Paragraph(8)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“healthcareproviders”and
insertingthephrase“healthcareproviders,consumeradvocacyorganizations,andlegalservice
providers”initsplace.(8)Paragraph(9)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(9)Makeappropriatereferrals,includingtotheDepartmentofInsurance,Securities,andBanking,theOfficeofFairHearingsintheDepartmentofHealthCareFinance,
theOfficeofAdministrativeHearings,theGrievanceandAppealsOfficeoftheDepartmentofHealth,HealthCareFraudUnits,theLong-TermCareOmbudsman,theHealthInsuranceCounselingandAssistanceProgramservingDistrictMedicarebeneficiaries,theCenterforHealthDisputeResolution,andtheOfficeofProgramReview,Monitoring,andInvestigation;
and”.(e)Section7(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.06)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec.7.Datacollectionandreporting.“TheHealthCareandPublicBenefitsOmbudsmanshallsubmitannuallytotheCouncil,
theMayor,theDepartmentofHealth,DHS,DHCF,andtheDepartmentofInsurance,Securities,andBankingareportontheactivities,performance,andfiscalaccountsoftheOmbudsmanprogram,issuesofconcemtoconsumers,challengeswiththeDistrietAccessSystem,andtheOmbudsman’srecommendationstoimprovehealthandpublicbenefitsaccess,Thereportshall
beavailabletothepublicthroughtheOmbudsman’swebsite.”.(OSection8(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.07)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:(A)Strikethephrase“HealthCareOmbudsman”andinsertthephrase“HealthCareandPublicBenefitsOmbudsman”initsplace.
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(B)Strikethephrase“medicalrecords”andinsertthephrase“medical
records,orrecordspertainingtotheconsumer'spublicbenefits,”initsplace.
(2)Subsection(c)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“HealthCareOmbudsman”
andinsertingthephrase“HealthCareandPublicBenefitsOmbudsman”initsplace.
(3)Subsection(d)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“TheDepartment”and
insertingtheword“DHCF”initsplace.
(g)Seetion11(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.10)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Thesectionheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec,L1.Requirementsforhealthbenefitsplans,HealthCareAlliance,andthe
DepartmentofHumanServices.”.
(2)Anewsubsection(c)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(c)DHS shalldisplayprominentlyonitswebsite,inallpublicbenefitsapplications,in
allofficialmaterialsconveyinginformationaboutpublicbenefits,andineachofitsservice
centers,anoticeofinformationregardingtheavailabilityof,andservicesprovidedby,the
OmbudsmanProgram,includingtheOmbudsmanProgram’stelephonenumber,emailaddress,
andwebsite.”
(h)Section12(a)(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.11(a))isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthesemicolonandinsertingthephrase“
andlegalserviceproviders,includingatleastoneorganizationwithafocusonpublicbenefits,”
initsplace.
(2)Paragraph(7)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinsertinga
semicoloninitsplace.
(3)Paragraph(8)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingasemicolonin
itsplace.
(4)Newparagraphs(9)and(10)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
“()DHS;and
“(10)DHCR.”,
(j)Section13(D.C.OfficialCode§7-2071.12)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsection(a)(2)isamendedbystrikingtheword“Medicaid”andinserting
thephrase“Medicaidandotheravailable”initsplace.
(2)Subsection(b)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“HealthCareOmbudsman”
andinsertingthephrase“HealthCareandPublicBenefitsOmbudsman”initsplace.
SUBTITLE W. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT
Sec.5221. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“DHS Grant Emergency Act of 2025”.
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Sec.5222.NotwithstandingtheGrantAdministrationActof 2013, effectiveDecember
24, 2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode § 1-328.11efseq.),inFiscalYear 2026,the
Department of Human Servicesshallissuea grantof $250,000toA Wider Circletosupportits
work providingfurnitureand home goods to low-income individualsand families.
SUBTITLE X. BODY ART REGULATION CLARIFICATION
Sec.5231. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“Body Art RegulationClarificationEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec,5232. Section47-2853.76bofthe Districtof Columbia OfficialCode isamended as
follows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedasfollows:
(A) Strikethephrase“,throughtheBoard of Barberand Cosmetology,
shallregulate”and insertthephrase“shallregulate”initsplace.
(B)Strikethephrase“offeredby:”andinsertthephrase“offeredby
establishingandimposingoccupationallicensing,registrationrequirements,andassociatedfee
schedules.”in itsplace.
(2)Paragraphs(1)and(2)arerepealed.
(b)New subsections(b),(c),and(d)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
*(b)TheDepartmentofHealthshallregulatebodyartestablishmentstoensurethatsuch
establishmentshave adequatehealth,sanitization,sterilizationand safetymethods,procedures,
‘equipment,andsuppliesbyestablishingminimumsterilization,sanitation,health,andsafety
standardsfortheoperationof such establishmentsas may be necessaryto preventinfectionand
contaminationofequipment,supplies,orworksurfaceswithpathogenicorganismsandby
establishingandimposingoperationallicensing,registrationrequirements,andassociatedfee
schedules.
“(©)(1)Allbodyartestablishmentsofferingtattooingproceduresshallconspicuouslypost
a writtendisclosurethatstatesthefollowing:
“TheUnitedStatesFoodandDrugAdministrationhasnotapprovedanypigmentcolor
additiveforinjectableuseastattooink.Theremaybeariskofcarcinogenicdecomposition
associatedwithcertainpigments when thepigments aresubsequentlyexposed toconcentrated
ultra-violetlightor laserirradiation.
“(2)Allbodyartestablishmentsofferingtattooingproceduresshallmaintain
documentationon thepremisescontainingthefollowinginformationand shalldisclosesuch
informationtocustomersupon request:
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“(A)Thecomponentsofthepigmentsusedinthebodyartestablishment;“(B)Thenames,addresses,andtelephonenumbersofthesuppliersand
manufacturersofpigmentsusedinthebodyartestablishmentforthepast3years;and“(C)Identificationofanyrecalledpigmentsusedintheestablishmentforthepast3yearsandthesupplierandmanufacturerofeachpigment.(3)Allbodyartestablishmentsshallmaintainanduseregularlycalibratedautoclaveequipmentforthesterilizationofanynon-disposablebodyartequipmentata
frequencytobeestablishedbytheDepartmentofHealth,“(4)Onlysingle-usedisposablesharps,pigments,gloves,andcleansingproductsshallbeusedinconnectionwithbodyartproceduresinbodyartestablishments,inaccordancewithrulesestablishedbytheDepartmentofHealthpursuanttosubsection(b)ofthissection.“(5)A bodyartestablishmentthatisinviolationofthissubsectionshallbesubjecttolicensesuspensionorrevocationandamaximumfineof$2,500.
“(@)(1)NopersonshalloperateabodyartestablishmentorperformbodyartproceduresinabodyartestablishmentunlessthatestablishmenthasobtainedavalidbodyartestablishmentlicenseissuedbytheMayor.(2)Nobodyartestablishmentshallemployorpermitbodyartiststoperformbodyartproceduresinthebodyartestablishmentunlessthebodyartistholdsavalidbodyart
licenseissuedbytheMayor.“(3)Anypersonviolatingparagraph(1)or(2)ofthissubsectionshall,uponconviction,beguiltyofamisdemeanorandmaybepunishedbyafinenotexceeding$2,500,imprisonmentfornotmorethan3months,orboth.”.
‘TITLEVI.OPERATIONSAND INFRASTRUCTURESUBTITLEA.DISTRICTDEPARTMENTOF TRANSPORTATIONFEEUPDATE
Sec.6001.Shorttitle‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“DistrictDepartmentofTransportationFeeUpdateEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.6002.Section225.1(b)(2)ofTitle24oftheDistrictofColumbiaMunicipal
Regulations(24DCMR §225.1(b)(2)),isamendedasfollows:(a)Sub-subparagraph(D)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
(D) Receptaclesforconstruction
debris(e.g.,Dumpsters™)placed|PermitFeeinpublicspace: PerMonth
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‘Month1 $75.00
Month2 $150.00
‘Months3and4 $225.00
Month5ormore $300.00+$150.00foreachmonthbeyondMonth5
(e.g.,Month5=$300,Month6=$450,Month7=$600,etc.)
(b)Sub-subparagraph(E)isrepealed.
SUBTITLEB.DEPARTMENTOF MOTOR VEHICLESFEEUPDATESec.6011.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“DepartmentofMotorVehiclesFeeUpdateEmergency‘AmendmentActof2025”.
Sec,6012.Section2ofAnActToamendtheActentitled“AnActtoprovidefortherecordingandreleasingofliensbyentriesoncertificatesoftitleformotorvehiclesandtrailers,andforotherpurposes”,approvedJune19,1948(62Stat.493;D.C.OfficialCode§50-1213),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“afeeof30centsfor”andinserting“a$15feefor”initsplace.
Sec.6013,TheDistrictofColumbiaTrafficAct,1925,approvedMarch3,1925(43Stat.1119;D.C.OfficialCodepassim),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section6(D.C,OfficialCode§50-2201.03)isamendedasfollows:
(J)Subsection(a)(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“be$98;"andinsertingthephrase“be$115;”initsplace.(2)Subsection(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“a$26fee”andinsertingthephrase“a$30fee”initsplace.
(b)Section8(D.C,OfficialCode§50-1401.02)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(¢)(2)isamendedbystrikingthefigure“$338”bothtimesitappearsandinsertingthefigure“$350”initsplace.(2)Subsection(e-1)(3)isamendedbystrikingthefigure“$338”bothtimesit
appearsandinsertingthefigure“$350”initsplace.(3)Subsection(¢-2)(2)isamendedbystrikingthefigure“$338”bothtimesitappearsandinsertingthefigure“$350”initsplace.
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(4)Subsection(\)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“than$5and”andinsertingthephrase“than$250and”initsplace.
Sec.6014,TitleIVoftheDistrictofColumbiaRevenueActof1937,approvedAugust
17,1937(50Stat.679;D.C.OfficialCode§50-1501.01etseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Seotion2(D.C.OfficialCode§50-1501.02)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(d)isamendedasfollows:(A)Paragraph(4)(C)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(Afee of$25shallbepaidforeachduplicateregistrationcertificate
issued,afeeof$15shallbepaidforeachreplacementtagissued,andafeeof$30shallbepaidforeachdealer’sproofofownershipcertificateissued;”.(B)Paragraph(5)isamendedasfollows:(i)Subparagraph(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“feeof$13”andinsertingthephrase“feeof$15”initsplace.
i)Subparagraph(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“feeof$13”andinsertingthephrase“feeof$15”initsplace.(2)Subsection(e)isamendedasfollows:(A)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“feeof$12”andinsertingthephrase“feeof$15”initsplace.
(B)Paragraph(5)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“feeof$12”andinsertingthephrase“feeof$15”initsplace.(b)Section3(b)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-1501.03(b))isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(1)(A)isamendedbystrikingthetabulararrayandinsertingthefollowingtabulararrayinitsplace:
‘eightClassRegistrationFee
ClassI(3,499poundsorless) 70
‘assII(3,500— 4,999pounds) 175
[ClassIII(5,000— 5,999pounds) $300
(ClassIV(6,000poundsorgreater) $550(plus$75pereachadditional1,000poundsover10,000pounds)
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ClassV (A new electricvehicle,otherthana motorcycle
fandmotorizedbicycle,lessthan5,000pounds.)(This
[provisionshallonlyapplytothefirst2yearsofthevehicle’s$40
registration,afterwhich thevehicleshallbe treatedas Class
orClassIl,whicheverisapplicable.)
(ClassVI(vehicles3,500poundsorgreaterthathavebeen
lissueda disabilitylicensetagby theDepartment of Motor
‘chiclespursuantto 18 DCMR § 2704,if thevehicle 70
eightabove 3,499 pounds isdue to theaccommodation of
adisability)
(2)Paragraph(2)(A)isamendedbystrikingthetabulararrayandinsertingthe
followingtabulararrayinitsplace:
|WeightClassRegistrationFee
‘assI(3,499poundsorless) $115
ClassII3,500— 4,999pounds) $225
ClassIII(5,000—~5,999pounds) 8325
“lassTV(6,000— 6,999pounds) {$450
ClassV (7,0007,999pounds) $700
assVI(8,000poundsorgreater)$800(plus$100pereachadditional1,000poundsver8,000pounds)
(3)Paragraph(3)isamendedbystrikingthetabulararrayandinsertingthefollowingtabulararrayinitsplace:
|WeightClassRegistrationFee
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lass1,499poundsorless) ggg
Class113,500— 4,999pounds)|g175
lassII(5,000— 5,999pounds)go75
‘ClassTV (6,000— 6,999pounds) 's400
ClassV (7,000— 7,999pounds) geo
lassVI(8,000poundsorgreater)j¢750(pins$75pereachadditional1,000poundsover.000pounds)
Sec.6015.Title18oftheDistrictofColumbiaMunicipalRegulations(18DCMR §100.1etseq.)isamendedasfollows:(a)Section411.13(@)(18DCMR §411.13(¢))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“feeof
ninetyeightdollars($98)”andinsertingthephrase“feeofonehundreddollars($100)”initsplace.(b)Section2415.3(18DCMR §2415.3)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“2415.3(a)Thefeeforaone-yearresidentialpermitparkingstickershallbe:
“(1)$55annuallyforthefirstvehiclepermittedperlegalmailingaddress;(2)$80forthesecondvehiclepermittedperlegalmailingaddress;“(3)$115forthethirdvehiclepermittedperlegalmailingaddress;and“(4)$175foranyfourthorsubsequentvehiclepermittedperlegalmailing
address.“(b)Notwithstandingparagraph(a)ofthissubsection,permitsissuedtoresidentssixty-five(65)yearsofageoroldershallbe$35annuallyforthefirstvehiclepermittedperlegalmailingaddress.”.
SUBTITLE C. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRUST FUND
Sec.6021. Shorttitle.
‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“SustainableEnergyTrustFundEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”,
Sec.6022.TitleIIofthe Clean and AffordableEnergy Actof 2008,effectiveOctober22,
2008 (D.C.Law 17-250;D.C. OfficialCode § 8-1774.01etseq.),isamended as follows:
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(a)Section202(a)(D.C.OfficialCode§8-1774.02(a))isamendedasfollows:(1)Theexistingtextisdesignatedasparagraph(1).
(2)A newparagraph(2)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(2)Notwithstandingparagraph(1)ofthissubsection,duringFiscalYear2025orFiscalYear2026,DOEEmayextendanexistingoptionperiodbyoneyear.”(b)Section210(D.C.OfficialCode§8-1774.10)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheSustainableEnergyTrustFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(c)ofthissection.”(2)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)RevenuefromthefollowingsourcesshallbedepositedintheFund:“(1)Theassessmentsimposedbysubsection(b)ofthissection;
“(2)ThesaleofcreditsassociatedwiththeRegionalGreenhouseGasInitiativeoranysuccessorprogram;and“@)MoneytransferredfromtheGreenBuildingFundpursuanttosection8(¢)(1)oftheGreenBuildingActof2006,effectiveMarch8,2007(D.C.Law16-234;D.C.OfficialCode§6-1451.07(c)(1));provided,thatanysuchmoneyshallbeusedsolelyforthepurposedescribedinsubsection(c)(18)ofthissection.”.
(3)Subsection(b)isamendedasfollows:(A)Paragraph(1)isamendedasfollows:(®Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“uponthenatural”andinsertingthephrase“uponanatural”initsplace.
(ii)Subparagraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“of$.1098in”andinsertingthephrase“of$0.032668in”initsplace.iii)Subparagraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“of$.1172in”andinsertingthephrase“of$0.027088in”initsplace.
(B)Paragraph(2)isamendedasfollows:(i)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“upontheelectric”andinsertingthephrase“uponanelectric”initsplace.(ii)Subparagraph(T)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“of,$,00691in”andinsertingthephrase“of$0.002056in”initsplace.
(iii)Subparagraph(U)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“of$.00721in”andinsertingthephrase“of$0.001666in”initsplace.
(C)Paragraph(2A)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(2A)Thereshallbeimposeduponapersonwhodeliversheatingoilorfueloiltoanend-userintheDistrict,whetherforindustrial,commercial,orresidentialuse,anassessmentcalculatedonsalesasfollows:
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“(A)Theamountof$0.024992pergalloninfiscalyear2026;and
“(B) The amountof $0.019414 per galloninfiscalyear2027 and each
fiscalyearthereafter.”,
(4)Subsection(c)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(©)ThefundsintheSustainableEnergyTrustFundshallbeusedsolelytofundthe
following;except,thatno fundsshallbe allocatedfrom theFund tothebudgetoftheDepartment
ofGeneralServicesforthepurchaseofgas,electricity,steam,water,sustainableenergy,and
waste management fortheDistrictgovernment or otherpurposes:”.
(B)Paragraph(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(1)TheSEU contractinanamountofatleast:
“(A) $19.8millioninfiscalyear2026; and
“(B) $10 millioninfiscalyear2027 and everyfiscalyearthereafter.”
(C)Paragraph(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(2)TheadministrationoftheSEU contractandthedevelopmentand
implementationofa comprehensiveenergyplanbyDOEE,inanamountofatleast:
“(A)$4,143,591infiscalyear2026;and
“(B) $8,532,489infiscalyear2027 and each fiscalyearthereafter;”,
(D)Paragraph(3)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“undersection205(k)
intheamountof$100,000annually,beginninginfiscalyear2012”andinsertingthephrase
“andersection205(k)”initsplace.
(©)Thelead-inlanguageofparagraph(12)(A)isamendedtoreadas
follows:
“(12)(A)Activitiesof DOEE or theSustainableEnergy Utility to:
(&)Paragraph(16)(B)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“atleast$7
million”and insertthephrase“atleast$3.5million”initsplace.
(G)Paragraph(17)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Beginninginfiscal
year2022,atleast$3millionannuallyshallbeusedbyDOEEortheSustainableEnergyUtility,
selectedpursuanttothisact,toprovideassistance”andinsertingthephrase“Beginninginfiscal
year2022,assistanceprovidedbyDOEE ortheSustainableEnergyUtility”initsplace.
(EDParagraph(23)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
(23)Replacementinaresidentialunitofallappliancesorothersystems,suchas
anoven,waterheater,orheatingsystem,thatcombustfossilfuelsonsitewithappliancesor
othersystemsthatperformthesamefunctionandthatarepoweredexclusivelybyelectricity,
including:
“(A)Infiscalyear2024,upto$2millionthatmaybeusedforhomesintheRiverTerraceandDeanwoodneighborhoodsinWard7;and
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“(B)Asdescribedinsection217;and”.(I)Paragraph(24)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;and”andinsertingaperiodinitsplace.(DParagraph(25)isrepealed.(5)A newsubsection(f)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(£)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedinafiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheendofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.2) Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.(c)A newsection210aisaddedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec,210a,Mayor'sEnergySurchargeFund.“(a)(1)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheMayor’sEnergySurchargeFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDepartmentofEnergyandEnvironmentinaccordancewithsubsections(c)and(4)ofthissection.(2)TheFundshallbefundedbyanassessmentonnaturalgascompanies,electriccompanies,andpersonswhodeliverheatingoilorfueloiltoend-usersintheDistrict
imposedpursuanttosubsection(b)ofthissection.“(3)AllfundscollectedfromthesesourcesshallbedepositedintotheFundandshallbedisbursedbytheFiscalAgent.“(b)(1)Thereisimposeduponanaturalgascompanyanassessmentcalculatedonsales
onaper-thermbasisasfollows:“(A)Theamountof$0.077132infiscalyear2026;and“(B)Theamountof$0.0901112infiscalyear2027andeachfiscalyear
thereafter.
“(2)Thereisimposeduponanelectriccompanyanassessmentcalculatedonsalesonaper-kilowatthourbasisasfollows:“(A)Theamountof$0,004854infiscalyear2026;and
“(B)Theamountof$0.005544infiscalyear2027andeachfiscalyearthereafter,
“(3)Thereshallbeimposeduponapersonwhodeliversheatingoilorfueloiltoanend-userintheDistrict,whetherforindustrial,commercial,orresidentialuse,asassessmentcalculatedonsalesasfollows:
“(A)Theamountof$0.059008pergalloninfiscalyear2026;and“(B)Theamountof$0,064586pergalloninfiscalyear2027andeachfiscalyearthereafter.
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“(c)Money intheFund shallonlybe usedforthepurchaseof wind orsolarenergyfrom
thePJM interconnectionregionby theDistrictgovernmentthrougha powerpurchaseagreement
and the purchaseof otherenergyfortheDistrictgovernment inan amount nottoexceed the
followingthresholds:
“(1)For fiscalyear 2026,$70,101,974;and
“(2)For fiscalyears2027,2028, and 2029,$80,601,974.
“(@(1)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfunds
appropriatedintheFund shallbe continuallyavailablewithoutregardto fiscalyearlimitation.
“(2)The money depositedintotheFund but notexpended ina fiscalyear shallnot
reverttotheunassignedfund balanceof theGeneralFundof the Districtof Columbia attheend
ofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.”.
SUBTITLE D. RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS
Sec.6031.Shorttitle.
‘Thissubtitlemay be citedasthe“Renewable Energy PortfolioStandardsEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”,
See.6032.Section4(b)(2)oftheRenewableEnergyPortfolioStandardActof2004,effectiveApril12,2005(D.C.Law15-340;D.C,OfficialCode§34-1432(b)(2)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“endingSeptember30,2028”andinsertingthephrase“endingSeptember30,2029”initsplace.
SUBTITLE E. STORMWATER FUND
Sec.6041.Shorttitle.
‘Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“StormwaterFund Emergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.6042.Section152oftheDistrictDepartmentoftheEnvironmentEstablishmentAct0f2005,effectiveMarch25,2009(D.C.Law17-371;D.C.OfficialCode§8-152.02),isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(g)toreadasfollows:
“(g)Notwithstandingsubsections(a)through(¢)ofthissection,inFiscalYear2026,$5,903,293shallbeallocateddirectlyfromtheEnterpriseFundtotheDepartmentofPublicWorksforstormwatermanagementactivities,includingstreetsweeping,regardlessofwhenthe
stormwatermanagementactivitieswerefirstcarriedoutandregardlessofwhethersuchactivitiesareotherwiserequiredbylaworregulation.”.
SUBTITLE F. DISTRACTED DRIVING.
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Sec.6051.Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“DistractedDrivingSafetyEmergencyAmendmentActof 2025”,
Sec.6052. The DistractedDrivingSafetyAct of 2004, effectiveMarch 30,2004 (D.C.
Law 15-124;D.C. OfficialCode § 50-1731.01etseq.),isamended as follows:
(a)Section2 (D.C.OfficialCode § 50-1731.02)isamended as follows:
(1)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“telephone,whetherornot
permanentlyinstalledina motor vehicle,thatwhen used allowsthevehicleoperatortomaintain
both hands on thesteeringwheel” and insertingthephrase“telephoneor otherpersonalwireless
communications device,whetheror notpermanentlyinstalledina motor vehicle,thatallowsthe
vehicleoperatortomaintainbothhands on thesteeringwheel whilethevehicleoperatorisusing
themobile telephoneor otherpersonalwirelesscommunicationsdevice”in itsplace.
(2)Paragraph(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(4)(A)“Personalwirelesscommunicationsdevice”meansanyhandheldor
portableelectronicdevicecapableoftransmittingpersonalwirelessservices,asthattermis
definedinsection332(¢)(7)(C)(i)of theCommunications Act of 1934,approved September 13,
1982(96Stat.1096;47U.S.C.§332(c\(7(C)(i)),includinga pager,personaldigitalassistant,
computer,or gaming console.
“(B)The term “personalwirelesscommunicationsdevice”does not
includeelectronicdevicesinstalledinoraffixedtoamotorvehicleforthepurposeofproviding
navigationoremergencyassistance,suchasaGPSdevice.”.
(3)Paragraph(4A)isrepealed.
(4)A newparagraph(4B)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(4B)(A)“Textmessage”meansatext-orimage-basedelectronicmessage,
includingShortMessage Service(“SMS”) message,MultimediaMessaging Service(“MMS”)
message,email,socialmediapost,instantmessage,directmessage,oranyothertext-orimage-
based electronicmessage deliveredthrougha mobile or browser-basedapplication.
“(B)Theterm“textmessage”doesnotinclude:
“@)An emergency,traffic,orweatheralert;
“(i)A message relatingto theoperationor navigationof a motor
vehicle;or
“(iii)Otherpushnotifications.”
(5)Paragraph(5)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(5)“Use”meanstointentionallyvieworreadfrom,ormanuallyenterdatainto,
a mobile telephoneor otherelectronicdeviceto:
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“(A)Place,talk,oransweraphonecallorothervoice-basedelectronic
communication;or “(B)Compose,send,access,orretrieveatextmessage.”(b)Section4(D.C.OfficialCode§50-1731.04)isamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)Nopersonshall,whileoperatingamotorvehicleintheDistrict:
“(L)Use,orattempttouse,amobiletelephoneorotherpersonalwirelesscommunicationsdevicewithoutusingahands-freeaccessory;or“(2)Hold,orattempttohold,amobiletelephoneorotherpersonalwirelesscommunicationsdevice.”.
(2)Subsection(b)isamendedasfollows:(A)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;or”andinsertinga
semicoloninitsplace.(B)Paragraph(3)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“;or”initsplace.(©)A newparagraph(4)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(@)Theoperationofa vehiclethathasstoppedonthesideof,oroff,anactive
roadwayinalocationwhereitcansafelyremainstationary.”.
Sec.6053.Thelead-inlanguageofsection9(c)(2)oftheDistrictofColumbiaTrafficAct,1925,approvedMarch3,1925(43Stat.1123;D.C,OfficialCode§50-2201.04(¢)(2)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“limit;and”andinsertingthephrase“limit,orinanyothermannerthatdisplaysaconsciousdisregardoftheriskofeausingpropertydamageorbodilyinjurytoanyperson,and:”initsplace.
SUBTITLE G. DFHV ENFORCEMENT
Sec.6061. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Carrierand Vehiclefor-HireEnforcement Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec,6062.Section2oftheTaxicabandPassengerVehicleforHireImpoundmentActof1992,effectiveMarch16,1993(D.C.Law9-199;D.C.OfficialCode§50-331),isamendedas
follows:(a)Thesectionheadingisamendedbystrikingthephrase“taxicabandpassengervehicleforhire”andinsertingthephrase“vehicleforhire”initsplace.
(b)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:
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(1)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“Anytaxicabor
passengervehicleforhire”andinsertingthephrase“Anyvehicleforhire”initsplace.
(2)Paragraph(3)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“31DCMR 825”bothtimesit
appearsandinsertingthephrase“31DCMR §2000”initsplace.
(3)Paragraph(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(4)Thevehicleisnotlicensedtooperateasafor-hirevehicleintheDistrictof
Columbia,ortheassociatedbusinessentitylacksoperatingauthoritytoprovidefor-hireservices
intheDistrict,andthevehicleisobservedprovidingfor-hireservicethatoriginatesinoroccurs
entirelywithintheDistrictof Columbia;”.
Sec.6063.TheDistrictofColumbiaTaxicabCommissionEstablishmentActof1985,effectiveMarch25,1986(D.C.Law6-97;D.C.OfficialCode§50-301.01efseq.),isamended
asfollows:(@)Section12(¢)(D.C.OfficialCode$0-301.11(c))isrepealed.(b)Thelead-inlanguageofsection20}-8(a)(5)(D.C,OfficialCode§50-301.29h(a)(5))isamendedbystrikingtheword“Submit”andinsertingthephrase“NolaterthanJanuary5,2026,
register”initsplace.(©)Section20}-11(a)(1)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-301.29k(a)(1))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Acarrier-for-hireoperatorshall”andinsertingthephrase“Beginningnolaterthan
January1,2026,acartier-for-hireoperatorshall”initsplace,
SUBTITLE H. FRAUDULENT TAGS AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Sec,6071.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“ParkingEnforcement Management Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.6072.TheFraudulentVehicleTagandParkingEnforcementModemization‘AmendmentActof2024,effectiveMay2,2025(D.C.Law25-325,D.C.OfficialCode§50-
2431etseq.).isamendedasfollows:(a)Thelead-inlanguageofsection122(a)(2)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-2452(a)(2))isamendedtoreadasfollows:(2)Vehiclesparkedonapublicright-of-wayorpublicspaceintheDistrict,oronprivatepropertyunderthejurisdictionormanagementoftheDistrict,againstwhich:”.
(b)Section401(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Sections113,114,121,122(a)(2)(B),201(¢)(2),and302(d)(1)(B)(i)shallapply”andinsertingthephrase“Sections113,
114(b)and201(c)(2)shallapply”initsplace.
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SUBTITLE I.WMATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS STIPEND
Sec.6081.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“WMATA Boardof DirectorsStipendEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.6082.Section1108oftheDistrictofColumbiaGovernmentComprehensiveMerit
PersonnelActof1978,effectiveMarch3,1979(D.C.Law2-139;D.C.OfficialCode§1-611.08),isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(c-4)toreadasfollows:“(e-4)EachmemberoftheBoardofDirectorsoftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthority(“Board”)appointedpursuanttosection2oftheWashingtonMetropolitanAreaTransitAuthorityBoardofDirectorsActof2012,effectiveApril27,2013(D.C.Law19-
286;D.C.OfficialCode§9-1108.11),whoisnotanemployeeoftheDistrictorapublicofficial,shallbeentitledtothefollowingstipend,tobepaidonaquarterlybasis,forhisorherserviceon
theBoard: “(1)Foraprincipalmember,$20,000per12-monthperiod.“(2)Foranalternatemember,$250foreachdaythealternatememberservesin
thesteadofaprincipalmembertodetermineaquorumoftheBoard.”
SUBTITLEJ.PUBLICRESTROOM FACILITYPROGRAM.
Sec.6091.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“PublicRestroomFacilityProgramEstablishment
EmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.6092.ThePublicRestroomFacilitiesInstallationandPromotionActof2018,effectiveApril11,2019,(D.C.Law22-280;D.C.OfficialCode§10-1051efseq.),isamended
asfollows:(a)Section2(D.C,OfficialCode§10-1051)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraph(1)isrepealed.(2)A newparagraph(1A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(1A)“Director”meanstheDirectoroftheDepartmentofPublicWorks.”(3)Paragraph(2)isrepealed.(b)Section3(D.C.OfficialCode§10-1052)isamendedbyrepealingsubsections(<),
(©),(A),and(g).(©)Section4a(D.C.OfficialCode§10-1053.01)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec.4a.PublicRestroomFacilityProgram.”“(a)ThereisestablishedwithintheDepartmentofPublicWorks(“DPW”)thepublic
restroomfacilityprogram,
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“(b)(1)DPW isauthorizedtoenterintoacontracttoprovidepublicrestroomfacilities,whichshall:
“(A)BecompliantwiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990,approvedJuly26,1990(104Stat.327;42U.S.C.§12101etseq.):“(B)Haverunningwaterforflushingtoiletsandsinks,butnotrequireamunicipalwaterconnection;*(C)HavetheabilitytoberelocatedatthedirectionoftheDirector;and
“(D)Haveremotemonitoringandtheabilitytoprogramautomatedhoursofoperation.(2)Thecontractorshall:“(A)Provide24-hour-per-dayfullmaintenanceandserviceforeachpublicrestroomfacility;“(B)CollectdataandprovidereportstoDPW atleastmonthlyon:
“(i)Publicrestroomfacilityusagebydateandtime;“Gi)Incidentsofmisuseorvandalism;“Giii)Howfacilitieswereaccessed;“Civ)Cleanliness;and“(v)Userexperience;and
“(C)InstallpublicrestroomfacilitiesinlocationsprescribedbytheDirector.“(c)Subjecttofunding,theDirectorshalldesignatetheinitialplacementofpublicrestroomfacilities:“(1)Within500feetofthefollowinglocations:
“(A)DupontCirelePark;“(B)ColumbiaHeightsCivicPlazainSquare2843;“(C)AlethiaTannerPark;
“(D)TheintersectionofBladensburgRoad,NE,andMarylandAvenue,
“(B)FastenMarketMetroPlazainSquare901$;and
“(F)TheintersectionofT Street,NW, and7thStreet,NW; and
“(2)Withintheboundariesof:
“(A)OxonRunPark;
“(B)WatkinsRecreationCenter;
“(C)TheDowntownDC BusinessImprovementDistrict;and
“(D)MarvinGayePark.
“(d)The Directormay relocatea publicrestroomfacility,includingthoseinitiallysited
pursuanttosubsection(c)ofthissection,attheDirector’sdiscretion.
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“(@)Inselectinglocationsfornewpublicrestroomfacilities,theDirectorshallfirst
prioritizesitesidentifiedinthereportissuedpursuanttosection3(b).”.(@Newsections4band4eareaddedtoreadasfollows:“Sec.4b.Rulemaking.“TheMayor,pursuanttoTitleIoftheDistrictofColumbiaAdministrativeProcedureAct,approvedOctober21,1968(82Stat.1204;D.C,OfficialCode§2-501e¢seq.),mayissue
rulestoimplementtheprovisionsofthisact.“Sec.4c.Publicrestroompartnershipagreements.“TheDirectormayenterintoanMOU,partnership,orcost-sharingagreementwithoneormorethird-partyentitiestosupportadditionalpublicrestroomfacilitiesundertheDepartmentofPublicWorks'scontract.”.(@)Section5(D.C,OfficialCode§10-1054)isrepealed.
SUBTITLE K. HOME ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM
Sec.6101. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Home ElectrificationProgram Emergency Amendment
Act of 2025”.
Sec,6102.Section217(a)oftheCleanandAffordableEnergyActof2008,effectiveJuly19,2024(D.C.Law25-189;D.C.OfficialCode§8-1774.17(a)),isamendedasfollows:(a)Paragraph(1)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraph(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Shallprovide”andinsertingthephrase“Subjecttotheavailabilityoffunding,shallprovide”initsplace.(2)Paragraph(C)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Shallprovide”andinsertingthephrase“Mayprovide”initsplace.(b)Thelead-inlanguageofparagraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“The
Programshall”andinsertingthephrase“Subjecttotheavailabilityoffunding,theProgramshall”initsplace.(c)Paragraph(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“DOEEshall”andinsertingthephrase“DOEEmay”initsplace,
SUBTITLE L. PLAZA PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Sec.6111. Shorttitle.
‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“PLAZAProgramImplementationScheduleEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
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Sec.6112.Section202oftheBicycleandPedestrianSafetyAmendmentActof2016,effectiveMarch21,2025(D.C.Law25-312;D.C.OfficialCode§50-2372),isamendedas
follows:(a)Subsection(b)(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“December31,2025,selecting”
andinsertingthephrase“December31,2026,selecting”initsplace.(b)Subsection(d)(3)isamendedasfollows:(1)Strikethephrase“March31,2026,announce”andinsertthephrase“March
31,2027,announce”initsplace,(2)Strikethedate“October1,2026”andinsertthedate“October1,2027”inits
place.(c)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(e)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“March31,2026,the”andinsertingthephrase“March31,2027,the”initsplace.(d)Subsection(f)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“October1,2027,any”andinserting
thephrase“October1,2028,any”initsplace.
SUBTITLE M. CLEAN CITY OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT
Sec.6121.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Clean CityOfficeEstablishmentEmergency
Amendment Actof 2025”.
Sec.6122.TitleIoftheSustainableSolidWasteManagementAmendmentActof2014,effectiveFebruary26,2015(D.C.Law20-154;D.C.OfficialCode§8-1031.01etseq.)is
amendedbyaddinganewsubtitleC toreadasfollows:“SUBTITLEC.OfficeoftheCleanCity.“Sec.127.EstablishmentoftheOfficeoftheCleanCity.“(a)ThereisestablishedwithintheDepartmentofPublicWorkstheOfficeoftheCleanCity,whichshallbeheadedbya full-timeCleanCityCoordinator,whoshallbeappointedbythe
Mayor.“(b)TheCleanCityCoordinatorshall:“(L)ConductcleanlinessassessmentsonaquarterlybasisfortheentireDistrictandonanas-neededbasisfortheDistrictofColumbiaNationalHighwaySystemandprovide
writtenreportsandGISmapsdocumentingtheoutcomesofthoseassessments;(2)Workinpartnershipandconsultationwiththevariousagenciesandofficesthathavecleanlinessandbeautificationoperationalresponsibilitytodevelop,coordinateand
supportCleanCityprogramactivitiesandtodeliverCleanCityservices;“(3)Develop,coordinate,andsupportCleanCityprogramactivitieswithagencydivisionsthathaveoperationalresponsibilityformaintainingthecleanlinessoftheDistrict;
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“(4)Work with agency directorsand stafftoidentifyand resolvebarriersto
effectivecooperationamongmultipleagenciestofurtherthecleanlinessoftheDistrictinareas,
includingfinancial,legal,orprocurementservices;
“(5)AssisttheDirectorofthe Departmentof Public Works and theOfficeof
Waste Diversionwith innovationsinpublicand householdsolid-wastecontainerinfrastructure
andcollections;
“(6)Advocatefortheenforcementofexistinglawsandmunicipalregulationsthat
canhaveapositiveimpactonthecleanlinessandappearanceoftheDistrict;
“(7)Solicittheinvolvementof ANCs, civicassociations,concernedcitizens,and
businessesinlitter-preventionprogramsandsupportforthecleaningoftheDistrict;
“(8)MaintainawebsitecontaininginformationonCleanCityactivities,
education,andcommunity engagementinformation;
“(9)DevelopandsupportCleanCityInitiativeprogramstoeducateandengage
Districtof Columbia PublicSchoolsand PublicCharterSchool studentsinlitter-prevention
programsandsupportforthecleaningoftheDistrict;
“(10)Formulateandimplementafundraisingstrategytosolicitcorporateand
foundationcontributionstowardsCleanCityInitiatives,including“Adopt-A-Block”programs;
“(L1)Supportthecoordinationof rodent-abatementprogramsbetweenthe
Department of PublicWorks and Department of Health;and
(12)Supportplanningandresourceallocationforpet-wastedisposal.
“(c)Subjecttofunding,theCleanCityCoordinatormayissuegrantstosupportpublic-
spacecleaningefforts.Suchgrantsshall:
“(1)PreferencesupportingandexpandingtheserviceareaofexistingClean
Teams fundedby theDepartment of Small and Local BusinessDevelopment;
“(2)Prioritizepublicspacecleaningformajorarterials,commercialcorridors,and
mixed-useneighborhoods;and
“(3)NotbeusedtoreplaceworkperformedbyDepartmentofPublicWorks
staff”,
TITLE VIL. FINANCE AND REVENUE
SUBTITLE A, SALES TAX INCREASE DELAY
Sec.7001. This subtitlemay be citedasthe“SalesTax IncreaseDelay Emergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.7002. Title47of the Districtof Columbia OfficialCode isamended as follows:
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(a)Thelead-inlanguageofsection47-2002(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“shallbe6.0%beforeOctoberI,2025,6.5%beginningonOctober1,2025,”andinsertingthephrase“shallbe6.0%beforeOctober1,2026,”initsplace.(b)Thefead-inlanguageofsection47-2202(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“shallbe6.0%beforeOctober1,2025,6.5%beginningonOctober1,2025,”andinsertingthephrase
“shallbe6.0%beforeOctober1,2026,”initsplace.
SUBTITLE B. BABY BONDS
Sec.7011,Shorttitle.
‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“BabyBondsEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.7012.The ChildWealth BuildingAct of 2021,effectiveFebruary 18,2022 (D.C.
Law 24-53;D.C. OfficialCode § 4-681.01efseq.),isrepealed.
Sec.7013.Section315(d)oftheLawtoLegalizeLotteries,DailyNumbersGames,andBingoandRafilesforCharitablePurposesintheDistrictofColumbia,effectiveMay3,2019(D.C.Law22-312;D.C.OfficialCode§36-621.15(d)),isrepealed.
Sec.7014,Section47-1803.02(a)(2)(QQ)oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeis
repealed.
Sec.7015.Applicability.ThissubtitleshallapplyasSeptember30,2025.
SUBTITLE C. HOTEL TAX
Sec.7021. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“HotelSurtaxEmergency Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.7022.Title47oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:
(a)Section47-2002.03aisamendedasfollows:(1)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:(A)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Exceptasprovided
inparagraph(2)ofthissubsection,atax”andinsertingthephrase“Atax”initsplace,(B)Paragraph(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(2)A tax,separatefromandinadditiontothetaxesimposedpursuantto§47-2002(a)(2)(A),§47-2002.02,andparagraph(1)ofthissubsection,isimposedonallvendorsat
therateof1.0%ofthegrossreceiptsfromthesaleoforchargesonorafterApril1,2023,andon
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orbeforeSeptember30,2027,foranyroomorrooms,lodgings,oraccommodationsfurnishedto
atransientbyanyhotel,inn,touristcamp,touristcabin,oranyotherplaceinwhichrooms,lodgings,oraccommodationsareregularlyfurnishedtotransients.”.(2)Subsection(c)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Theexistingtextisdesignatedasparagraph(1).(B)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Thetaxrevenue
received”andinsertingthephrase“Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(2)ofthissubsection,thetaxrevenuereceived”initsplace.(C)A newparagraph(2)isaddedtoreadasfollows:(2)BeginningOctober1,2025,thetaxrevenuereceivedpursuanttosubsection
(a)(2)ofthissectionshallbedepositedasfollows:“(A)Inthefollowingfiscalyears,thefollowingamountsshallbedepositedintheEconomicDevelopmentSpecialAccountestablishedbysection301oftheNationalCapitalRevitalizationCorporationandAnacostiaWaterfrontCorporationReorganizationActof2008,effectiveMarch26,2008(D.C.Law17-138;D.C.OficialCode§2-1225.21):
“(@InFiscalYear2026,$10,466,000;and“(ii)InFiscalYear2027,$6,140,000.“(B)Allothertaxrevenuereceivedpursuanttosubsection(a)(2)ofthissectionshallbedepositedinlocalfunds.”.(3)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“receivedpursuanttosubsection(a)(2)ofthissection”andinsertingthephrase“receivedbyDestinationDCpursuanttothissection”initsplace.(b)Section47-2202.03oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:(A)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Exceptasprovided
inparagraph(2)ofthissubsection,atax”andinsertingthephrase“Atax”initsplace.(B)Paragraph(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:2) A tax,separatefromandinadditiontothetaxesimposedpursuantto§47-2202(a)(2)(A),§47-2202.02,andparagraph(1)ofthissubsection,isimposedonallvendorsat
therateof1.0%ofthegrossreceiptsfromthesaleoforchargesonorafterApril1,2023,andonorbeforeSeptember30,2027,foranyroomorrooms,lodgings,oraccommodationsfurnishedtoatransientbyanyhotel,inn,touristcamp,touristcabin,oranyotherplaceinwhichrooms,
lodgings,oraccommodationsareregularlyfurnishedtotransients.”.(2)Subsection(d)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Theexistingtextisdesignatedasparagraph(1).
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(B)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Thetaxrevenue
receipted”andinsertingthephrase“Exceptasprovidedinparagraph(2)ofthissubsection,the
taxrevenuereceived”initsplace.
(C)A newparagraph(2)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(2)BeginningOctober1,2025,thetaxrevenuereceivedpursuanttosubsection
(a)(2)ofthissectionshallbedepositedinlocalfunds;”.
(3)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(e)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“receivedpursuanttosubsection(a)(2)ofthissection”andinsertingthephrase“receivedby
DestinationDC pursuanttothissection”initsplace.
SUBTITLED.COMBINEDREPORTINGSec.7031.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“CombinedReportingTaxDeductionDelayEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec,7032.Section47-1810.08(b)oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(@)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“7-yearperiodbeginningwiththe15thyearofthecombinedfiling”andinsertingthephrase“first7taxyearsbeginningafterDecember31,2029”initsplace.
(b)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“taxyear2020”andinsertingthephrase“taxyear2020or2025”initsplace.
SUBTITLE E, BALLPARK FEE AND FUND
Sec.7041. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“BallparkFeeandFundEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.7042.Title47oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(a)Thetableofcontentsisamendedbystrikingthechapterdesignation“Chapter27B.BallparkFee.”andinsertingthechapterdesignation“Chapter27B.Sportsfacilitiesfee.”initsplace.
(b)Chapter27Bisamendedasfollows:(1)Thetableofcontentsisamendedbystrikingthesectiondesignation“47-2762.Ballparkfee.”andinsertingthesectiondesignation“47-2762.Sportsfacilitiesfee.”initsplace.
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(2)Section47-2761(5)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“subjecttotheballparkfeo”andinsertingthephrase“thataresubjecttothesportsfacilitiesfeeandthathavepaidthe
sportsfacilitiesfeefortherelevantyear”initsplace,(3)Section47-2762isamendedasfollows:(A)Thesectionheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:
“§47-2762.Sportsfacilitiesfee.”.(B)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:(i)Paragraph(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(1)ForthefiscalyearbeginningOctober1,2004,andeachfiscalyearthereafter,eachfeepayershallremit,onorbeforeJune15ofeachyear,asportsfacilitiesfeethatshallbebasedupontheannualDistrictgrossreceiptsofthefeepayerforthefeepayer’sprecedingtaxyearandcomputedaccordingtothefeescheduleprovidedinsubsection(b)ofthissection.”.(ii)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ballparkfee”
bothtimesitappearsandinsertingthephrase“sportsfacilitiesfee”initsplace.(C)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(b)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ballparkfee”andinsertingthephrase“sportsfacilitiesfee”initsplace.
(D)Subsection(c)isamendedasfollows:(i)Strikethephrase“ballparkfee”whereveritappearsandinsert
thephrase“sportsfacilitiesfee”initsplace.(ii)Strikethephrase“$14million”bothtimesitappearsandinsert
thephrase“annualdebtserviceonthebonds”initsplace.
(E)Subsection(d)isamendedtoreadasfollow:““(d)TherevenuesreceivedbytheDistrictfromthesportsfacilitiesfeeimposedbythis
sectionshallbedepositedintotheBallparkRevenueFund;except,thatafterallprincipalandinterestonthebondsissuedpursuanttosection103oftheBallparkOmnibusFinancingandRevenueActof2004,effectiveApril8,2005(D.C.Law15-320;D.C.OfficialCode§10-1601.03),hasbeenpaid,therevenuesreceivedbytheDistrictfromthesportsfacilitiesfeeimposedbythissectionshallbedepositedintheRFK.CampusInfrastructureFundestablishedby
section2052oftheRFKCampusInfrastructureFundEstablishmentEmergencyActof2025,passedonemergencybasisonJuly28,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-340)”.(4)Section47-2763isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ballparkfee”andinserting
thephrase“sportsfacilitiesfee”initsplace.
Sec.7043. Section102(d)of theBallparkOmnibus Financingand Revenue Actof 2004,
effectiveApril8,2005 (D.C.Law 15-320;D.C. OfficialCode § 10-1601.02(d)),isamended by
strikingthephrase“thefirst$32.92millionof any excessthataccruesduringFiscalYear
2026,thefirst$34.06 millionofany excessthataccruesduringFiscalYear 2027,and thefirst
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$35.19millionofanyexcessthataccruesduringFiscalYear2028”andinsertingthephrase“and
thefirst$32.92millionofanyexcessthataccruesduringFiscalYear2026”initsplace.
SUBTITLEF,1000U STREET,NW,PROPERTYTAX CLARIFICATIONSec.7051.Shorttitle,‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“1000U Street,NW,PropertyTaxClarification
EmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.7052.Chapter 10ofTitle 47ofthe Districtof Columbia Code isamended as
follows:
(a)Thetableofcontentsisamendedbystrikingthesectiondesignation“47-1045.Prince
HallFreemason and EasternStarCharitableFoundation,lot0826 insquare0333.”and inserting
thesectiondesignation“47-1045.PrinceHallFree& Accepted Mason and Orderof the Eastern
StarCharitableEducationalFoundation.”initsplace.
(b)Section47-1045 isamended as follows:
(1)The sectionheadingisamended toreadas follows:
“§ 47-1045.PrinceHallFree & Accepted Mason and Orderofthe EasternStarCharitable
EducationalFoundation.”.
(2)Theexistingtextisdesignatedassubsection(a).
(3)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
*(a)CertainpropertylocatedintheDistrictofColumbiacurrentlydescribedfor
assessmentandtaxationpurposesasLots37and828inSquare333,togetherwithimprovements
thereonand furnishingstherein,with equitableand legaltitleinthenameofthe PrinceHallFree
& Accepted Mason and Order of theEasternStarCharitableEducationalFoundation,or a
successorininterestincludingthePrinceHallFree & Accepted Mason and Orderofthe Eastern
StarTitleHoldingCompany,isherebyexemptfromalltaxationandtransfersoftheproperty
fromdeedrecordationandtransfertaxessolongasthesameisusedincarryingonthepurposes
and activitiesofthe PrinceHallFree & Accepted Mason and Order of theEasternStar
CharitableEducationalFoundationandisnotusedforexclusivelycommercialpurposes,subject
totheprovisionsof §§ 47-1005,47-1007,and 47-1009.”.
(4)A newsubsection(b)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(b)(1)InFiscalYear2025,anyunpaidtaxliabilityduetotheRecorderofDeeds,in
associationwiththerealpropertydescribedinsubsection(a)ofthissection,shallbeforgiven.
(2)(A)InFiscalYear2026,unpaidtaxliabilityforTaxYears2022,2023,2024,
and2025shallbeforgivenandrealpropertytaxpaymentsmadeforTaxYears2022,2023,
2024,and2025,includingpaymentsofpenaltiesandinterest,shallberefundedtothepayor,
subjecttothelimitationsetforthinsubparagraph(B)ofthis paragraph.
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“(B)Thetotalamountofthetaxliabilityforgivenandtherealpropertytaxpaymentsrefundedpursuanttosubparagraph(A)ofthisparagraphshallnotexceed$1,284,271."
Sec.7053.Applicability.ThissubtitleshallapplyasofSeptember30,2025.
SUBTITLE G. CHILD TAX CREDIT
Sec.7061. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“ChildTax CreditEmergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.7062.Section47-1806.17of theDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCode isrepealed.
Sec.7063.Applicability.‘ThissubtitleshallapplyasofOctober1,2024.
SUBTITLE H. NON-LAPSING FUND MODIFICATIONS AND REPEALS
Sec.7071. Shorttitle.
‘Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“Non-Lapsing Fund ModificationsEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.7072.AdverseHealthBenefitDecisionGrievanceFund(1060132)Section109oftheHealthBenefitsPlanMembersBillofRightsActof1998,effectiveApril27,1999(D.C.Law12-274;D.C.OfficialCode§44-301.09),isamendedasfollows:(a)Theexistingtextisdesignatedassubsection(a).
(b)A newsubsection(b)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(b)(L)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheAdverseHealthBenefitDecisionGrievanceFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithparagraph(3)ofthissubsection.
“(2)Paymentsoftheassessmentsimposedpursuanttosubsection(a)ofthissectionshallbedepositedintheFund.“(3)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedtopaythecostsofadministeringthisact.
“(4)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscal
year-endclose.”.
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Sec.7073.AlcoholicBeverageandCannabisAdministrationFund(1060374)Section25-210oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheAlcoholicBeverageandCannabis‘AdministrationFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewith
subsection(d)ofthissection.”.(b)Subsection(b)isrepealed.(c)Newsubsections(c),(d),and(e)areaddedtoreadasfollows:“(c)AllfundsobtainedfromalcoholicbeveragelicensingandpermittingfeesshallbedepositedintheFund.Fundsobtainedfrompenaltiesandfines,asprescribedbyChapter8ofthistitle,shallbedepositedintheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictof
Columbia.“(d)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedtofundtheoperationsofABCA.“(e)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedina fiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheend
ofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.
Sec.7074,AnacostiaRiverCleanUpandProtectionFund(1060184)Section6oftheAnacostiaRiverCleanUpandProtectionActof2009,effective
September23,2009(D.C.Law18-55;D.C.OfficialCode§8-102.05),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheAnacostiaRiverCleanUpandProtectionFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDirectoroftheDepartmentofEnergyand
Environment(“DOEE”)inaccordancewithsubsection(b)ofthissection.”.(b)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)ThefollowingrevenueshallbedepositedintheFund:“(1)Thefeesestablishedbysection4fordisposablecarryoutbagsthathavebeen
transmittedtotheOfficeofTaxandRevenue;“(2)Thenetproceedsfromthefeeschargedfortheissuanceandrenewalof
AnacostiaRiverCommemorativeLicensePlatespursuanttosection8;“(3)FeescollectedfortheapplicationforanddisplayofProtectLocalWildlifelicenseplatespursuanttosection21(b)(1)ofTitleIVoftheDistrictofColumbiaRevenueActof
1937,effectiveNovember13,2021(D.C.Law24-45;D.C.OficialCode§50-1501.021(b)(1))s
and
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(4)Thenetproceedsfromthevoluntarytaxcheck-offprovidedforinD.C.OfficialCode§47-1812.114.”,
(c)Subsection(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(@(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedinafiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheendofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.
“(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.
Sec,7075.AppraisalEducationFund (1060266)
Section47-2853.154ofthe Districtof Columbia OfficialCode isamended as follows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheAppraisalEducationFund(“Fund”),which
shallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(b)ofthissection.”.
(b)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(a-1)The followingrevenue shallbe depositedintheFund:
“(1)Allfundsobtainedfromtheappraisaleducationfundfeeestablishedby the
Mayor;and
“(2)CivilpenaltiesimposedbytheBoardortheOfficeofAdministrative
Hearingspursuanttothispart.”,
(c)A newsubsection(¢)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(e)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedinafiscalyearshallnot
reverttotheunassignedfund balanceof the GeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia attheend
ofa fiscalyear,or atany othertime.
“(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfunds
appropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.
Sec.7076,ApprenticeshipFines(1060416)Section5(c)(3)oftheAmendmentstoAnActToProvideforVoluntaryApprenticeshipintheDistrictofColumbiaActof1978,effectiveMarch6,1979(D.C.Law2°156;D.C.Official
Code§32-1431(c)(3)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“programs.”andinsertingthephrase“programs;provided,thatanysuchfineremainingunspentforsuchpurposeattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe
transferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”initsplace,
Sec.7077. Automated ExternalDefibrillatorRegistrationFee Fund (1060194)
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Section5of thePublicAccess toAutomated ExternalDefibrillatorAct of 2000,effective
April27,2001 (D.C.Law 13-278;D.C. OfficialCode § 7-2371.04),isrepealed.
Sec,7078. BasicBusinessLicenseFund (1060272)
Section47-2851.13of the Districtof Columbia OfficialCode isamended as follows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)There isestablishedas a specialfund theBasic BusinessLicenseFund (“Fund”),
which shallbe administeredby theDepartment of Licensingand Consumer Protectionin
accordancewith subsection(c)ofthis section.”.
(b)Subsection(c)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“expendedbytheDepartmentas
designatedbyanappropriationsactofCongress,”andinsertingthephrase“expendedbythe
Department” initsplace.
(c)Subsection(d)(2)isrepealed.
(@)Anew subsection(¢)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdetermined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fund balanceof the GeneralFund oftheDistrictof Columbia aspartofthe fiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7079. Benchmarking EnforcementFund (1060318)
Section8a(d)of theGreen BuildingAct of 2006, effectiveOctober22,2015 (D.C.Law
21-36;D.C. OfficialCode § 6-1451.07a(d)),isamended toreadas follows:
“(d)Any money remainingavailableintheFund attheendof a fiscalyear,as determined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fund balanceof the GeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia aspartof thefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7080.Board of Pharmacy Fund (1060133)
Section4904bof the Department of HealthFunctionsClarificationAct of 2001, effective
March 26,2008 (D.C. Law 17-131;D.C. OfficialCode § 7-733.02),isamended to readas
follows:
“Sec.4904b,BoardofPharmacyFund.“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheBoardofPharmacyFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDepartmentofHealthinaccordancewithsubsection(c)ofthis
section.“(b)(1)Alllicensingfees,civilfines,andinterestearnedrelatingtothepracticeof
pharmaceuticaldetailingshallbedepositedintheFund.
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(2) For thepurposesof thissubsection,theterm “practiceof pharmaceutical
detailing”shallhave thesame meaning as providedinsection102(10A) of theDistrictof
Columbia HealthOccupationsRevisionAct of 1985,effectiveMarch 25, 1986 (D.C.Law 6-99;
D.C. OfficialCode § 3-1201.02(10A)).
“(c)Money intheFund shallbe used fortheadministrationof theBoard of Pharmacy.
“(d)Any money remainingavailableintheFund attheendof a fiscalyear,asdetermined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fund balanceofthe GeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia as partofthe fiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7081.CombatSportsCommissionFund(1060277)‘TheBoxingandWrestlingCommissionActof1975,effectiveOctober8,1975(D.C.
Law1-20;D.C,OfficialCode§3-601efseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section8(a)(D.C.OfficialCode§3-607(a))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“DistrictofColumbiaCombatSportsCommissionFund”andinsertingthephrase“Combat
SportsCommissionFund”initsplace.(b)Section8a(D.C.OfficialCode§3-607.01)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thesectionheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:“Sec.8a.CombatSportsCommissionFund.”.(2)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“DistrictofColumbiaCombatSportsCommissionFund”andinsertingthephrase“CombatSportsCommissionFund”
initsplace.(3)Subsection(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfuundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7082.Community-BasedViolenceReductionFund(1010042)Section3014oftheCommunity-basedViolenceReductionFund[Actof2008},effective
August16,2008(D.C.Law17-219;D.C.OfficialCode§1-325.121),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)(1)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheCommunity-BasedViolenceReduction
Fund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(b)of
this section.”.
(2)Paragraph(2)isrepealed.
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(b)Subsection(b)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“JusticeGrantsAdministration”and
insertingthephrase“OfficeofVictimServicesandJusticeGrants”initsplace.(c)Subsection(c)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Community-BasedViolence
ReductionFund”andinsertingtheword“Fund”initsplace.(@)A newsubsection(@)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”,
Sec.7083.CommunitySchoolsFund(1010118)Section404oftheCommunitySchoolsIncentiveActof2012,effectiveJune19,2012(D.C.Law19-142;D.C,OfficialCode§38-754,04),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheCommunitySchoolsFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(b)ofthissection.”.
(b)A newsubsection(d)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(@AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfandbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7084.CorporateRecordationFund(1060283)Section29-102.13oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ThereisestablishedtheCorporate
RecordationFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeclassifiedasaproprietaryfundandatypeofenterprisefundforthepurposesof§ 47-373(1)”andinsertingthephrase“ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheCorporateRecordationFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDepartmentofLicensingandConsumerProtectioninaccordancewithsubsection(b)ofthis,
section”initsplace.(b)Subsection(b)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“bytheDepartmentofLicensingandConsumerProtectionasdesignatedbyanappropriationsactofCongress”andinsertingthe
phrase“bytheDepartmentofLicensingandConsumerProtection”initsplace.(©)A newsubsection(b-I)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(b-1)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtothe
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‘unassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7085.DC CirculatorFund(1060281)(a)TheDepartmentofTransportationEstablishmentActof2002,effectiveMay21,2002
(D.C.Law14-137;D.C,OfficialCode§50-921.01efseq.),isamendedasfollows:(1)Section5(a)(3)(H)Gi)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-921.04(a)(3)(A)(i))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;providedfurther,thatproceedsrelatingtoprivatesponsorshipofvehicles,equipment,andfacilitiesusedintheDC CirculatorprogramshallbedepositedintotheDC CirculatorFundestablishedbysection11¢;”andinsertingasemicoloninitsplace.
(2)Section11a(2)(D.C.OficialCode§50-921.31(2))isrepealed.(3)SectionIe(D.C.OfficialCode§50-921.33)isrepealed.(b)Section3(h)(1)oftheDistrictofColumbiaMotorVehicleParkingFacilityActof1942,approvedFebruary16,1942(56Stat.91;D.C.OfficialCode§50-2603(8)(A)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“,theDC CirculatorFundinaccordancewithsection1IcoftheDepartmentofTransportationEstablishmentActof2002,effectiveMarch6,2007(D.C.Law
16-255;D.C.OfficialCode§50-921.33),”andinsertingacommainitsplace.(©)AnymoneyremainingintheDC CirculatorFund,establishedbysection11¢oftheDepartmentofTransportationEstablishmentActof2002,effectiveMarch6,2007(D.C.Law16-225;D.C.OfficialCode50-921.33),ontheeffectivedateofthissectionshallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbia,
Sec.7086.DCHARehabilitationandMaintenanceFund(1010093)Section3(c-1)(5)oftheDistrictofColumbiaHousingAuthorityActof1999,effectiveMay9,2000(D.C.Law13-105;D.C.OfficialCode§6-202(e-1)(5)),isamendedtoreadas
follows: “(5)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheR&M Fundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscal
year-endclose.”.
Sec.7087.DCPSSchoo!FacilityFund(1060147)
Section5oftheEnsuringCommunityAccesstoRecreationalSpacesActof2018,effectiveFebruary22,2019(D.C.Law22-210;D.C.OfficialCode§38-434),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Thesectionheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:“Sec.5.DCPSSchoolFacilityFund.”.
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(b)Subsection(d)isamended toreadas follows:
“(d)Any money remainingavailableintheFund attheendof a fiscalyear,asdetermined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fund balanceof theGeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia aspartof thefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7088,DepartmentofCorrectionsReimbursementFund(1060006)Section3032oftheDepartmentofCorrectionsReimbursementFundActof2005,
effectiveOctober20,2005(D.C.Law16-33,D.C.OfficialCode§1-325.21),isamendedas
follows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ThereisestablishedanonlapsingfundtobedesignatedastheDepartmentofCorrectionsReimbursementFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeasegregatedaccountwithintheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaand”andinsertingthephrase“ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheDepartmentofCorrections
ReimbursementFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDirectoroftheDepartment
ofCorrectionsand”initsplace.(b)Subsection(¢)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(c)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
fundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefisealyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7089.DepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopmentUnifiedFund
(1060069)Section2009oftheDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopmentUnifiedFundEstablishmentActof2008,effectiveAugust16,2008(D.C.Law17-219;D.C,OfficialCode§
42-2857.01),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“nonlapsingfund”andinsertingthe
phrase“specialfund”initsplace.(b)Subsection(b)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(b)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfiandbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.(c)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(e)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“,beginning
onOctoberI,2008:”andinsertingacoloninitsplace.
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Sec.7090. DistrictDepartmentof TransportationTransportationInitiativesFund
(1060333)
(a)TheDepartmentofTransportationEstablishmentActof2002,effectiveMay21,2002
(D.C,Law 14-137;D.C. OfficialCode § 50-921.01erseq.),isamended as follows:
(1)Section3((1)(A)(iti)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-921.02(H((AGI) is
amended by strikingthephrase“DistrictDepartmentofTransportationEnterpriseFund for
TransportationInitiatives”and insertingthephrase“TransportationInitiativesFund” initsplace.
(2)Section5(a)(3)(H)(ii)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-921.04(a)(3)(H)(ii)is
amended by strikingthephrase“DDOT EnterpriseFund forTransportationInitiatives”and
insertingthephrase“TransportationInitiativesFund” in itsplace.
(3)Section9e(D.C.OfficialCode§50-921.13)isamendedasfollows:
(A)Thesectionbeadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec,9e,TransportationInitiativesFund.”.
(B)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(a)There isestablishedasa specialfund theTransportationInitiativesFund (“Fund”),
which shallbe administeredby theDirectorof theDepartment of Transportationinaccordance
withsubsection(b-1)ofthissection.
(C)Subsection(b)isamendedasfollows:
(i)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“,
beginningOctober1,2011:”andinsertingacoloninitsplace.
(ii)Paragraph(6)isamendedasfollows:
()Subparagraph(B)isamendedbystrikingthesemicolon
andinsertingthephrase“;and”initsplace,
(U)Subparagraph(C)isamendedbystrikingthesemicolon
andinsertingthephrase“;and”initsplace.
(iii)Paragraph(7)isrepealed.
(D)A newsubsection(b-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(b-1)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedtopayforgoods,services,property,capital
improvements,orforanyotherpermittedpurposeasauthorizedbysections3(f)and5andtopay
intotheHighwayTrustFund.”
(E)Subsection(c)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(c)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdetermined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fundbalanceoftheGeneralFund oftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”,
(b)Section2(g)oftheNeighborhoodContractorDaytimeParkingPermitActof2012,
effectiveApril20,2013 (D.C.Law 19-254;D.C. OfficialCode § 50-2635(g)),isamended by
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strikingthephrase“DDOTEnterpriseFundforTransportationInitiatives”andinsertingthe
phrase“TransportationInitiativesFund”initsplace.
Sec.7091,DistrictofColumbiaMotorVehicleInspectionFund(1060310)‘AnActToprovidefortheannualinspectionofallmotorvehiclesintheDistrictofColumbia,approvedFebruary18,1938(52Stat.78;D.C.OfficialCode§50-1101erseq.),isamendedasfollows:
(@)Section2(D.C.OfficialCode§50-1102)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thesectionheadingisamendedbystrikingthephrase“BiennialInspection”andinsertingtheword“Inspection”initsplace.(2)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheMotorVebicleInspectionFund(“Fund”),
whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(b)ofthissection.”,(3)Subsection(d)isrepealed.(4)A newsubsection(e)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(e)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
fundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.(b)Section6(b)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-1106(b))isamendedbystrikingthephrase“DistrictofColumbiaMotorVehicleBiennialInspection”andinsertingthephrase“MotorVehicleInspection”initsplace.
Sec.7092.DistrictofColumbiaJobsTrustFund(1060104)SectionScoftheFirstSourceEmploymentAgreementActof1984,effectiveFebruary24,2012(D.C.Law19-84;D.C.OfficialCode§2-219.04c),isamendedtoreadasfollows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“theDistrictofColumbiaJobsTrustFund”andinsertingthephrase“theDistrictofColumbiaJobsTrustFund(“Fund”)”initsplace.(b)Subsection(b)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(b)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclo:
Sec.7093.Drug-,Firearm-,orProstitution-RelatedNuisanceAbatementFund(1060263)(a)Section12aoftheDrug-RelatedNuisanceAbatementActof1998,effectiveApril4,
2006(D.C.Law16-81;D.C,OfficialCode§42-3111.01),isamendedasfollows:
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(1)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheDrug-,Firearm-,orProstitution-RelatedNuisanceAbatementFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(b)ofthissection.”.(2)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(a-1)TherevenuedepositedintotheFundshallconsistofdamagescollectedincasesbroughtpursuanttothisact;provided,thatthebalanceintheFundshallnotexceed$2millionatanytimeandanyexcessabovethatamountshallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbia.”.(3)A newsubsection(d)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(@AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfindbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.(b)ThissectionshallapplyasofSeptember30,2026.
Sec.7094,EarlyChildhoodEducatorPayEquityFund(1010213)Section5102(d)oftheEarlyChildhoodEducatorPayEquityFundEstablishmentActof2021,effectiveNovember13,2021(D.C.Law24-45;D.C.OfficialCode§1-325.431(a)),is
amendedtoreadasfollows:“(q)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7095,EasternMarketEnterpriseFund(1060206)Section4oftheEasternMarketRealPropertyAssetManagementandOutdoorVendingActof1998,effectiveApril16,1999(D.C.Law12-228;D.C.OfficialCode§37-103),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Thesectionheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows“Sec.4,EasternMarketEnterpriseFund.”.(b)Subsections(a)and(b)areamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheEasternMarketEnterpriseFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDepartmentofGeneralServicesinaccordancewithsubsections(d)and(e)ofthissection.
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“(b)Allrevenues,proceeds,andmoneysfromwhateversourcederivedthatarecollectedorreceivedbytheDepartmentofGeneralServicesonbehalfofEasternMarketshallbe
depositedintotheFund.”,(c)Subsection(f)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(®AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfandbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”,
Sec.7096.EmancipationDayFund(1010038)Section4(b)oftheDistrictofColumbiaEmancipationDayParadeandFundActof2004,effectiveMarch16,2005(D.C.Law15-240;D.C.OfficialCode§1-183(b)),isamendedtoread
asfollows:“(b)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
fundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7097,Employees’CompensationFund(1010094)Section2342oftheDistrictofColumbiaGovernmentComprehensiveMeritPersonnel
Actof1978,effectiveMarch3,1979(D.C.Law2-139;D.C,OfficialCode§1-623.42),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Subsection(a)(2)isrepealed.(b)Newsubsections(c),(d),(e),and(f)areaddedtoreadasfollo'““(©)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheEmployees’CompensationFund(“Fund”),
whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(e)ofthissection.““(@)ThefollowingrevenueshallbedepositedintotheFund:(1)SuchamountsasmaybeappropriatedtoortransferredtotheFund;and
“(2)AmountsthatotherwiseaccruetotheFundunderthisactorotherlaw.“(e)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedforthepaymentofcompensationandotherbenefits
andexpensesincurredtoimplementtheprovisionsofthistitle,“((1)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedinafiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheend
oftfiscalyear,oratanyothertime.(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfunds
appropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.
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Sec.7098,FairElectionsFund(1010015)Section332i(d)oftheBoardofEthicsandGovernmentAccountabilityEstablishment
andComprehensiveEthicsReformAmendmentActof201,effectiveMay5,2018(D.C.Law22-94;D.C,OfficialCode§1-1163.32i(d)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(@AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
findbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”,
Sec.7099.GreenBuildingFund(1060279)Section8(d)oftheGreenBuildingActof2006,effectiveMarch8,2007(D.C.Law16-234;D.C.OfficialCode§6-1451.07(d)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7100.HazardousWasteandToxicChemicalSourceReductionFund(1060187)
Section21a(d)oftheDistrictofColumbiaHazardousWasteManagementActof1977,effectiveDecember3,2020(D.C.Law23-149;D.C.OfficialCode§8-1319.01(d)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfindbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”,
Sec.7101.HealthOccupationsRegulationFund(1060151)
(a)TheDepartmentofHealthFunctionsClarificationActof2001,effectiveOctober3,
2001(D.C.Law14-28;D.C.OfficialCode§7-731etseq.),isamendedasfollows:
(@)Section4902(b)(D.C.OfficialCode§7-733(b)isamendedbystrikingthephrase
“DepartmentofConsumerandRegulatoryAffairs”andinsertingthephrase“Departmentof
LicensingandConsumerProtection”initsplace.
(b)Section4904(D.C.OfficialCode§7-733)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsections(a)and(b)areamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheHealthOccupationsRegulationFund
(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(b-1)ofthis
section.
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“(b)Alllicensingfeesandcivilfinesrelatingtothepracticeofhealthoccupationsinthe
DistrictofColumbiashallbedepositedintotheFund;except,thattheBasicBusinessLicenseFeecollectedbytheDepartmentofLicensingandConsumerProtectionfortheactivitiesdescribedinsection4902shallbedepositedintotheBasicBusinessLicenseFundestablishedby
D.C.OfficialCode§47-2851.13.”.(2)A newsubsection(b-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(b-1)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedbytheMayorfortheoperationoftheboardsestablishedpursuanttotheDistrictofColumbiaHealthOccupationsRevisionActof1985,
effectiveMarch25,1986(D.C.Law6-99;D.C,OfficialCode§3-1201.01etseq.),includingall
salariesandallotherexpensesnecessaryincarryingoutthedutiesoftheboards.”.
(3)Subsection(d)isrepealed.(4)A newsubsection(¢)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(e)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedinafiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheend
ofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfunds
appropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.
Sec.7102.HealthyDC andHealthCareExpansionFund(1011007)Section15boftheHospitalandMedicalServicesCorporationRegulatoryActof1996,
effectiveMarch2,2007(D.C.Law16-192;D.C.OfficialCode§31-3514.02),isamendedas
follows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheHealthyDC andHealthCareExpansionFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(a-1)of
thissection.”,(b)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedtosupporttheHealthyDC Program,establishedbysection5042oftheHealthyDC Actof2008,effectiveAugust16,2008(D.C.Law17-219;
D.C,OfficialCode§4-632),andothermedicalassistanceprogramsadministeredbytheDepartmentofHealthCareFinance.”.
(c)Subsection(c)isrepealed.(d)Subsection(4)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“subsection(a)”andinsertingthe
phrasesubsection(a-1)”initsplace.(©)A newsubsection(¢)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(c)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendof fiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
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fund balanceof theGeneralFundof the Districtof Columbia aspartof thefiscalyear-end
close.”.
See,7103.HistorieLandmark-DistrictProtectionFund(1060236)
Section11a(c)oftheHistoricLandmarkandHistorieDistrictProtectionActof1978,
effectiveNovember16,2006(D.C.Law16-185;D.C.OfficialCode§6-1110.01(€)),isamended
toreadasfollows:
“(c)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheHLPFundattheendofa fiscalyear,as
determinedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtothe
unassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscal
year-endclose.”
Sec.7104,HomePurchaseAssistanceFund(1060027)‘TheHomePurchaseAssistanceFundActof1978,effectiveSeptember12,1978(D.C.Law2-103;D.C.OfficialCode§42-2601etseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section2(D.C.OfficialCode§42-2601),isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec,2,HomePurchaseAssistanceFund.“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheHomePurchaseAssistanceFund(“Fund”),
tobeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(c)ofthissection.“(b)ThefollowingrevenueshallbedepositedintheFund:“(1)SuchamountsasmaybeappropriatedtotheFund;(2)GrantsandgiftsfrompublicandprivatesourcestotheFundortotheDistrict
ofColumbiaforthepurposesoftheFund;““(3)RepaymentsofprincipalandanyinterestonloansprovidedfromtheFund;(4)ProceedsrealizedfromtheliquidationofanysecurityinterestsheldbytheDistrictofColumbiaunderthetermsofanyassistanceprovidedfromtheFund;
“(5)InterestearnedfromthedepositorinvestmentofmoniesoftheFund;“(6)RepaymentsofprincipalandanyinterestonloansprovidedundertheDistrictofColumbiaGovernmentEmployer-AssistedHousingProgram;and“(7)Allotherrevenues,receipts,andfeesofwhatevernaturederivedfromthe
operationoftheFund.“(c)(L)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedtoprovidefinancialassistancetolowandmoderateincomepersons,andDistrictgovernmentemployeesparticipatingintheDistrictof
ColumbiaEmployer-AssistedHousingProgram,andfamiliesseekingtopurchasehomesintheDistrictofColumbia,forthepurposesofenablingthemtopurchasedecent,safe,andsanitaryhomesintheDistrictofColumbia.
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“(2)MoneyintheFundshallalsobeavailableforthepurposeofprovidingfinancialassistancefordownpaymentsorinterimfinancingtorecipientsforthepurposeofpurchasingorsecuringhousing,includingsinglefamilyhomes,condominiumunits,oroccupancyrightstocooperativehousingintheDistrictofColumbiaastheirprincipalplaceofresidenceandofprovidingfinancialassistancetoDistrictofColumbiagovernmentemployeeseligibleundertheDistrictofColumbiaEmployer-AssistedHousingProgramtopurchaseahome
intheDistrictofColumbia,(3)UndertermsandconditionsprescribedbytheMayor,theFundmaybeusedformakingloansandprovidingotherformsoffinancialassistance.TheassistanceprovidedpursuanttotheFundmaybeusedinconjunetionwithotheravailablehome-assistanceprograms.“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.(b)Section3(D.C.OfficialCode§42-2602)isrepealed.(©)Section4(D.C.OfficialCode§42-2603)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thesectionheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:“See.4.Dashboard;continuingeligibility.”.
(2)Subsection(a)isrepealed.
Sec.7105. IndoorMold Assessment Fund (1060155)
Section308(d)of theAir QualityAmendment Act of 2014,effectiveSeptember 9,2014
(D.C.Law 20-135;D.C. OfficialCode § 8-241.07(d)),isamended toreadas follows:
“(d)Any money remainingavailableintheFund attheend ofafiscal year,as determined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fund balanceofthe GeneralFundofthe Districtof Columbia as partofthe fiscalyear-end
close.”
Sec.7106,InterimDisabilityAssistanceFund(1060039)Section409oftheDistrictofColumbiaPublicAssistanceActof1982,effectiveOctober1,2002(D.C.Law14-190;D.C.OfficialCode§4-204,09),isamendedtoreadasfollows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheInterimDisabilityAssistanceFund
(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(a-2)ofthis
section.”.
(b)Newsubsections(a-1)and(a-2)areaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)Theamountsdescribedinsection407(e-1)shallbedepositedintheFund.
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“(a-2)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedsolelyforthepurposeofimplementingthe
InterimDisabilityAssistanceprogramestablishedbysection407.”.(©)Subsection(b)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(b)(1)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedina fiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaattheend
ofafiscalyear,oratanyothertime.*(2)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyearlimitation.”.
Sec.7107.LeadServiceLineReplacementFund(1010181)Section6019b(i)(4)oftheLeadServiceLinePriorityReplacementAssistanceActof2004,effectiveMarch13,2019(D.C.Law22-241;D.C.OfficialCode§34-2159(i)(4)),is
amendedtoreadasfollows:“(4)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscal
year-endclose.”,
Sec.7108.LobbyistAdministrationandEnforcementFund(1060029)Section227(c)oftheBoardofEthicsandGovernmentAccountabilityEstablishmentandComprehensiveEthicsReformAmendmentActof2011,effectiveApril27,2012(D.C.Law19-
124;D.C,OfficialCode§1-1162.27(0)),isamendedasfollows:(a)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“theBoard.ThefundsintheLobbyistFundshallbeusedbytheBoardsolelyforthepurposeofadministeringandenforcingthistitle.”
andinsertingthephrase“theBoard.”initsplace.
(b)Paragraph(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(2)Allfeescollectedundersubsection(b)ofthissectionbytheBoardshallbe
depositedintotheLobbyistFund.”.(c)Newparagraphs(3)and(4)areaddedtoreadasfollows:“(3)ThefundsintheLobbyistFundshallbeusedbytheBoardsolelyforthe
purposeofadministeringandenforcingthistitle.“(4)(A)ThemoneydepositedintotheFundbutnotexpendedinafiscalyearshallnotreverttotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaatthe
endofa fiscalyear,oratanyothertime.“(B)Subjecttoauthorizationinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,anyfundsappropriatedintheFundshallbecontinuallyavailablewithoutregardtofiscalyear
limitation.”.
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Sec.7109.MedicaidCollections-3rdPartyLiability(1060128)Section4oftheMedicaidProviderFraudPreventionAmendmentsActof1984,effective
March16,1985(D.C.Law5-193;D.C.OfficialCode§4-803),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(e)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“theCorporationCounsel.AmountsrecoveredunderthissectionshallbepaidtotheDistrictofColumbiaTreasurerandallocated,first,toreimbursetheMedicaidprogramand,then,totheGeneralFundoftheDistrictof
Columbia.”andinsertingthephrase“theAttomeyGeneral.”initsplace,(b)A newsubsection(i)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“((1)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheMedicaidProviderFraudReimbursementFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithparagraph(3)of
thissubsection.(2)AmountsrecoveredunderthissectionshallbedepositedintheFund.“@3)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedtoreimbursetheMedicaidprogramwhen
thepaymentfromMedicaidfundsthatisbeingreimbursed:“(A)WasbasedonaninstanceofMedicaidproviderfraud;or“(B)Shouldbeorshouldhavebeenpaidbyathird-partyinsurer.“(4)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendof@fiscalyear,as,determinedbytheChiefFinaneialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtothe
unassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspattofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7110.Medical Cannabis Administration(1060389)
Section9a(d)of the LegalizationofMarijuana forMedical TreatmentInitiativeof 1999,
effectiveDecember 3,2020 (D.C.Law 23-149;D.C. OfficialCode § 7-1671.08a(d)),isamended
toreadas follows:
“(d)Any money remainingavailablein theFund attheendof a fiscalyear,as determined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fund balanceof the GeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia aspartof thefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7111.MedicalExaminerPathologyandToxicology(1060021)Section1918c(d)oftheEstablishmentoftheOfficeoftheChiefMedicalExaminerActof 2000,effectiveNovember13,2021(D.C.Law24-45;D.C.OfficialCode§5-1420(d)),is
amendedtoreadasfollows:“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
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fundbalanceoftheGeneralFund oftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7112.MunicipalAggregationFund(1060314)Section115oftheRetailElectricCompetitionandConsumerProtectionActof1999,
effectiveMay9,2000(D.C.Law13-107;D.C.OfficialCode§34-1515),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)(1A)(A)isrepealed.(b)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)(1)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheMunicipalAggregationFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithparagraph(3)ofthissubsection.
“(2)Thefundscollectedundersubsection(a)(1A)(B)ofthissectionshallbedepositedintheFund.“(3)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedsolelytopaythecostsoftheformationandadministrationofmunicipalaggregationcontractsoftheDistrict.
“(4)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7113,OCTFMESpecialAccount(1060009)
Section203oftheOfficeofCableTelevision,Film,Music,andEntertainmentAmendmentActof2015,effectiveOctober9,2002(D.C.Law14-193;D.C.OfficialCode§34-1252.03),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheOCTFMESpecialAccount(“Account”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDirectorofOCTEMEinaccordancewithsubsection(e)ofthissection.”.(b)Subsections(b)and(c)arerepealed.
(©)Subsection(4)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“Depositsintothespecialaccountshallinclude”andinsertingthephrase“Thefollowingrevenueshallbedeposited
intheAccount”initsplace.(2)A newparagraph(4A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(4A)AllotherrevenuesowedandaccruingtotheDistrictfromthe
establishment,regulation,andoperationofindustriesunderthisact.”(3)Paragraph(5)isrepealed.
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(d)Newsubsections(¢)and(f)areaddedtoreadasfollows:“(e)MoneyintheAccountshallbeusedfortheusesandpurposessetforthinthisact.
“(AnymoneyremainingavailableintheAccountattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscal
year-endclose.”.
Sec.7114,OfficeofVeteransAffairsFund(1060007)Section705oftheOfficeofVeteransAffairsEstablishmentActof2001,effectiveOctober3,2001(D.C.Law14-28;D.C.OfficialCode§49-1004),isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec.705.OfficeofVeteransAffairsFund,“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheOfficeofVeteransAffairsFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(¢)ofthissection.
“(b)SpecialpurposerevenuereceivedfortheOffice,includingfeesreceivedbytheDepartmentofMotorVehiclespursuanttosections2a(b)(2)and2b(b)(1)ofTitleTVoftheDistrictofColumbiaRevenueActof1937,approvedAugust17,1937(50Stat.679;D.C.OfficialCode§§50-1501.02a(b)(2)and50-1501.026(b)(1)),shallbedepositedintheFund.“(c)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedforthepurposesandfunctionsdescribedinthisact.
“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7115.ParksandRecreationFund(1.060026)(a)Section4oftheRecreationActof1994,effectiveMarch23,1995(D.C.Law10-246;
D.C.OfficialCode§10-303),isamendedasfollows:(1)Thesectionheadingisamendedtoreadasfollows:“Sec.4.ParksandRecreationFund.”.(2)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheParksandRecreationFund(“Fund”),which
shallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithsubsection(b)ofthissection.”,(3)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(a-1)ThefollowingrevenueshallbedepositedintheFund:“(1)Paymentsoffeesimposedfortheuseofparks,recreationcenters,andother
facilitiesoftheDepartmentofParksandRecreation;(2)PaymentspursuanttoconcessioncontractsoftheDepartmentofParksand
Recreation;
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“(3)PaymentsforconcessionsoperatedbytheDepartmentofParksand
Recreation;
“(4)PaymentstotheDepartmentofParksandRecreationforservicesprovidedby
theDepartmenttooutsideentities;
“(5)Paymentsbydevelopersseekingrelieffromzoninglawsbywayofthe
plannedunitdevelopmentprocessconsideredpartoftherequiredcommunitybenefitspackageof
theproposedplannedunitdevelopment;and
“(6)Fees collectedpursuanttosection2f(b)(1)of TitleIV of theDistrictof
Columbia Revenue Act of 1937,effectiveNovember 27,2018 (D.C.Law 22-185;D.C. Official
Code§50-1501.02f(b)(1)).”.
(4)Subsection(c)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(c)Any money remainingavailableintheFund attheendof a fiscalyear,as determined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fund balanceof theGeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia as partof thefiscalyear-end
close.”,
(5)Subsection(d)isrepealed.
(6)Subsection(£)isrepealed.
(b)TitleIVofthe Districtof Columbia Revenue Act of 1937,approved August 17,1937
(50 Stat.679; D.C. OfficialCode § 50-1501.01erseq.),isamended asfollows:
(1)Section2g(b)(2)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-1501.02g(b)(2))isamendedby
strikingthephrase“RecreationEnterpriseFund” and insertingthephrase“Parksand Recreation
Fund”initsplace.
(2)Section3(d)(9)(D.C.OfficialCode§50-1501.03(d)(9))isamendedby
strikingthephrase“RecreationEnterpriseFund” and insertingthephrase“Parksand Recreation
Fund” initsplace.
Sec.7116.PesticideRegistrationFund (1060366)
Section9a(d)ofthePesticideEducationand ControlAmendment Act of 2012,effective
December 24,2013 (D.C.Law 20-61;D.C. OfficialCode § 8-438.01(d)),isamended toreadas
follows:
“(d)Any money remainingavailableintheFund attheendof a fiscalyear,as determined
by theChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbe transferredtotheunassigned
fund balanceoftheGeneralFund of theDistrictof Columbia as partof thefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7117.PrivateSecurityCamera IncentiveFund (1010043)
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Section215(d)oftheNeighborhoodEngagementAchievesResultsAmendmentActof2016,effectiveJune30,2016(D.C.Law21-125;D.C,OfficialCode§7-2832(4)),isamendedto
readasfollows:“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7118,ProductStewardshipFund(1060159)Section127(d)oftheSustainableSolidWasteManagementAmendmentActof2014,effectiveDecember13,2017(D.C.Law22-33;D.C,OfficialCode§1-325.381(d)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfindbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7119.PublicVehicles-for-HireConsumerServiceFund(1060381)Section20aoftheDepartmentofFor-HireVehiclesEstablishmentActof1985,effectiveMay10,1988(D.C.Law7-107;D.C.OfficialCode§50-301.20),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:(1)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedbystrikingthephrase“withintheDistrictof
ColumbiaTreasuryafiduciaryfundtobeknownasthePublicVehicles-for-HireConsumerServiceFund.TheFundshallbearevolving,segregated,nonlapsingfundadministeredbytheDFHV.”andinsertingthephrase“asaspecialfundthePublicVehicles-for-HireConsumerServiceFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbyDFHVinaccordancewithsubsection(b)
ofthissection.”initsplace.(2)Paragraph(4)isrepealed.(3)A newparagraph(4A)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(4A)SuchassessmentasmayleviedbyDFHVontaxicabandpublicvehicle-for-hireoperators,forthepurposeofprovidingfundsfortheauthorizedusesoftheFund;”.(b)Subsection(b)(2)isrepealed.(c)Subsection(c)isrepealed.
(d)Subsection(h)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(h)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
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fundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.(©)Subsection(&)isrepealed.
Sec.7120.RecorderofDeedsAutomationFund(1060052)
Section3ofAnActProvidingforexpensesoftheofficesofrecorderofdeedsandregisterofwillsoftheDistrictofColumbia,effectiveApril12,1997(D.C.Law11-257;D.C.OfficialCode§42-1214),isamendedasfollows:(a)Thesectionheadingisamendedbystrikingthephrase“AutomationandInfrastructureImprovement”andinsertingthephrase“AutomationImprovement”initsplace.
(b)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheRecorderofDeedsAutomationFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinaccordancewithsubsections(b)and(b-1)ofthissection.”(c)A newsubsection(a-t)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)Notwithstandingsection1,thefollowingrevenueshallbedepositedintheFund:
“()Allfundscollectedpursuanttosection552aofAn ActToestablishacodeoflawfortheDistrictofColumbia,effectiveApril12,1997(D.C.Law11-257;D.C.OfficialCode§42-1211);(2)CostsandchargescollectedunderD.C.OfficialCode§47-876;and
“(3)ChargescollectedunderD.C.OfficialCode§47-1340(h).”.(d)Subsection(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7121.RenewableEnergyDevelopmentFund(1060174)Section8oftheRenewableEnergyPortfolioStandardActof2004,effectiveApril12,
2005(D.C.Law15-340;D.C,OfficialCode§34-1436),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheRenewableEnergyDevelopmentFund
(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDirectorofDOEEinaccordancewithsubsections(b),(©),and(¢)ofthisseetion.”.(b)Subsection(b)(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“TheFundestablishedbythis
sectionshallbeadministeredbyDOEE.TheDOEEmay”andinsertingthephrase“DOEEmay”initsplace.
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(c)Thelead-inlanguageofsubsection(d)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ProceedsfortheFundshallbecollectedfromthefollowing:”andinsertingthephrase“ThefollowingrevenueshallbedepositedintheFund:”initsplace.
(@)A newsubsection(h)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(h)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfindbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec,7122.ResidentWelfareAccount(1060033)TheInmateWelfareFundEstablishmentActof2006,effectiveMarch2,2007(D.C.Law16-192;D.C.OfficialCode§24-281etseq.),isamendedasfollows:(a)Section3003(D.C.OfficialCode§24-282)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Subsections(a),(b),and(c)areamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheResidentWelfareFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDirectoroftheDepartmentofCorrectionsinaccordancewithsection3004.“(b)MoniesderivedfromthesaleofgoodsthroughthecommissaryatcorrectionalfacilitiesshallbedepositedintheFund.
“(c)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
(2)Subsections(d)and(e)arerepealed.(b)Section3004(D.C.OfficialCode§24-283)isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingthesemicolonandinsertingthephrase“;and”initsplace.
(2)Paragraph(2)isrepealed.
See.7123.SoilErosionandSedimentControlFund(1060365)Section10c(q)oftheWaterPollutionControlActof1984,effectiveDecember13,2017
(D.C.Law22-33;D.C.OfficialCode§8-103.09c(d)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
fundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
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See.7124.SolidWasteDiversionFund(1060286)
Section112(d)oftheSustainableSolidWasteManagementAmendmentActof2014,
effectiveFebruary26,2015(D.C.Law20-154;D.C,OfficialCode§8-1031.12(d)),isamended
toreadasfollows:
“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
fundbalanceof the GeneralFundofthe DistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7125,St.ElizabethsEastCampusRedevelopmentFund(1011016)Section2042(d)oftheSt.ElizabethsEastCampusRedevelopmentFundEstablishmentActof2017,effectiveDecember13,2017(D.C.Law22-33;D.C.OfficialCode§1-325.361(d)),
isamendedtoreadasfollows“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfandbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7126.StateAthleticActivities,Programs,andOfficeFund(1060106)Section4033(d)oftheStateAthleticActivities,Programs,andOfficeFundActof2013,effectiveDecember24,2013(D.C.Law20-61;D.C.OfficialCode§38-2672(d)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7127.SubrogationFund(1060146)Section2oftheSubrogationFundEstablishmentActof2018,effectiveJuly3,2018(D.C.Law22-122;D.C.OfficialCode§1-325.391),isamendedasfollows
(@)Subsection(b)(2)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(2)RevenuearisingfromsubrogationclaimsbroughtbyoronbehalfoftheChiefRiskOfficer,includingrevenuearisingfromsubrogationclaimsreferredbytheChiefRisk
OfficertotheOfficeoftheAttorneyGeneralforprosecution.”(b)Subsection(d)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(@)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendof fiscalyear,asdetermined
bytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shalllbetransferredtotheunassigned
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fund balanceof theGeneralFundofthe Districtof Columbia as partofthe fiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7128.TargetedHomeownerGrantProgram(1010107)Section1boftheHistoricLandmarkandHistoricDistrictProtectionActof1978,effectiveMarch2,2007(D.C.Law16-189;D.C,OfficialCode§6-1110.02),isamendedas
follows:(@)Subsection(k)isrepealed.(b)A newsubsection(1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“()(1)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheTargetedHomeownerGrantFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheMayorinaccordancewithparagraph(3)ofthissubsection.“(2)ThereshallbedepositedintheFundanyfundsappropriatedforthepurposes
ofthetargetedhomeownergrantprogram(“Program”)authorizedtobeestablishedbysubsection(a)ofthissection.“(3)MoneyintheFundshallbeusedto:“(A)FundgrantsissuedundertheProgram;and“(B)PaythecostsofadministeringtheProgram;provided,thatnomore
than5%oftheamountofthemoneyauthorizedforexpenditurefromtheFundinafiscalyearmaybeexpendedinthatfiscalyearforthispurpose.“(4)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,as,determinedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtothe
unassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7129,TreeFund(1060300)Section107oftheUrbanForestPreservationActof2002,effectiveJune12,2003(D.C.
Law14-309;D.C.OfficialCode§8-651.07),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheTreeFund(“Fund”),whichshallbe
administeredbytheDirectorinaccordancewithsubsection(b)ofthissection.”.(b)A newsubsection(a-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(a-1)Feesandpenaltiescollectedpursuanttothisactoranyrulesestablishedto
implementthisactshallbedepositedintotheFund.”(©)Subsection(c)isrepealed.(@)A newsubsection(c-1)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
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“(c-1)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtothe
unassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscal,year-endclose.”,(@)Subsection(d)isrepealed.
Sec.7130.UndergroundStorageTankRegulationFund(1060058)Section6a(4)oftheDistrictofColumbiaUndergroundStorageTankManagementActof1990,effectiveDecember3,2020(D.C.Law23-149;D.C.OfficialCode§8-113.05a(@)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
fundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7131.VendingRegulationsFund(1060284)Section8(b)oftheVendingRegulationActof2009,effectiveOctober22,2009(D.C.
Law18-71;D.C,OfficialCode§37-131.07(b)),isamendedasfollows:(a)Paragraph(1)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(b)(1)ThereisestablishedasaspecialfundtheVendingRegulationFund(“Fund”),whichshallbeadministeredbytheDepartmentofLicensingandConsumerProtectionin
accordancewithparagraph(4)ofthissubsection.”,(b)Paragraph(3)isrepealed.(©)Anewparagraph(5)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“(5)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtothe
unassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endelose.”,
Sec.7132.VisionZeroPedestrianandBicycleSafetyFund(1060340)
Section91oftheDepartmentofTransportationEstablishmentActof2002,effectiveOctober22,2015(D.C.Law21-36;D.C.OfficialCode§50-921.20),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“DeputyMayorforOperationsand
Infrastructure”andinsertingtheword“Mayor”initsplace.(b)Subsection(d)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
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fund balanceof theGeneralFundof the Districtof Columbia aspartof the fiscalyear-end
close.”.
Sec.7133,WageTheftPreventionFund(1060103)
Section7a(d)ofAn ActToprovideforthepaymentandcollectionofwagesintheDistrictofColumbia,effectiveFebruary26,2015(D.C.Law20-157;D.C.OfficialCode§32-1307.01(d)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(d)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofa fiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassigned
fundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7134,WalterReedRedevelopmentFund(1011017)Section7(e)oftheWalterReedDevelopmentOmnibusActof2016,effectiveMay18,
2016(D.C.Law21-119;D.C,OfficialCode§2-1227.06(e)),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(e)AnymoneyremainingavailableintheFundattheendofafiscalyear,asdeterminedbytheChiefFinancialOfficerinthefiscalyear-endclose,shallbetransferredtotheunassignedfundbalanceoftheGeneralFundoftheDistrictofColumbiaaspartofthefiscalyear-endclose.”.
Sec.7135.Applicability.Exceptasotherwiseprovidedinthissubtitle,thissubtitleshallapplyasofSeptember1,2025.
SUBTITLE I.NON-LAPSING FUND TRANSFERS,
Sec.7141. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“Non-LapsingFundTransfersEmergeneyActof2025”
Sec.7142.(a)Notwithstandinganyprovisionsoflawdirectingthedepositofrevenueinto,orlimitingtheuseoffundsin,theaccountslistedinthefollowingchart,theChiefFinancialOfficershalltransfer,inthefiscalyearsindicated,thefollowingamountsfromthecertifiedfund
balancesandrevenuedepositedintheidentifiedspecialpurposerevenueanddedicatedtaxaccountstothelocalfundoftheDistrictofColumbia:
Fund FY26Amount| FY27Amount| FY28Amount| FY29AmountAgency| Number| Fun Name (ins) (ins) (in) (i)
‘AGO| 1060013|AccountabilityFund Gssisoy|— GRe1405)|(8614.05)| (38,614.05)
AGO| 1060029|LobbyistFund 49,987.95)| __49,987.95)| _(49,987.95)|_ 49,987.95)
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amo | 1060206|a 1307.00)| 2,307.00)| @,307.00)}(1,307.00)
‘SpecialPurposeFund‘Amo_| 1060193|PerCe (94.00) (04.00) (4.00) (94.00)
WestEndLibrary’amo | rortois|Wetbndbran” | 72,430.00)|287,202.00)|210,226.00)| (223,194.00)
BAO_| 1060197| DistributionFees (7093.00| (7,093.00)| _.093.00)| _(7,093.00)
DefinedBenefitsBEO | 1060091| Ra en am (1,367.00)} 1,367.00)} 4,367.00)| (1,367.00)
ReimbursableFromvBz0| 1060208| ReimbursableFrom 1,402.00)} (4,402.00)| (4,402.00)} (1,402.00)
BXO | 1011002| DedicatedTaxes (28,634.78)| (699,718.78)| (1,608,799.78)| (2,536,062.78)
ChildSupport-po | 1060035| TANF/AFDC (4,964.00)| 4,964.00)| 4,964.00)|(4,968.00)CollectionsBO | 1060094| LitigationSupportFund| (7,054,057.00)| (5,054,057.00)| (2,054,057.00)| (1,054,057.00)
€B0__|1060092| NuisanceAbatement 6,000.00)| (7,000.00)|__6,000.00)| (4,000.00)
“TenantReceivershipcio | ro6oars|TenantReceiver 0.00| (600,000.00)0.00 0.00
SpecialPurposecio | 1060009| SPecialPurpos (525,116.66)| 62511666)| (625,116.66)| (525,116.66)
©Q0 | 1060261| RentalUnitFeeFund 1584.00)[| _cse40| (584.00)| (1,586.00)
cro | 1060272| asleBusinessMeense| (g30,563,41)| (839,563.41)| (839,563.41)| (639,563.41)
cro | 106023| FomorateRecowdationF(1>55.044.80)| (1,235,244.89)| (1,235,244.89)| (1,235,244.89)
DCCombatSportsexo | 1960277|PCCombatSports 25,000.00)} (25,000.00)} (25,000.00)} (25,000.00)
cro | 1060267|OPA Special (1,968,404.40)| (1,968,404.40)| (1,968,404.40)| (1,968,404.40)
cro | 1060266| ReetEsatoApPrsal| (150,000.00) 0.00}(140,000.00) 0.00
RealEstateGuaranty ;cro | 1060265|RestFsteteGuarans 0.00|(175,000.00)} (175,000.00)} (175,000.00)
cro | 1060284FendiRegulation (154,574.88)| (154,574.88)| (154,574.88)| (154,574.88)
EconomieDevelopment 5Bo | 1060131|Fert 2,751.00)| 2,732.00)2,732.00)@,732.00)
IndustrialRevenueBo | 0600s|FraRev 2,732.00)} @.732.00)| @,732.00)| @,732.00)
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eB0 | 1011016| Campus (446,793.00)| (449,793.00)| (452,793.00)| (451,793.00)RedevelopmentReimbursableFromFB0 | ioso20s| RembarsableFrom 0.00 (91.00) (91.00) (91.00)
CorrectionsTrusteeFLo| to60006|CoretionsTr (1,042,898.00)| (1,042,898.00)| (1,042,898.00)| (1,042,898.00)
MedicalExaminerFXO | 1060419| Pathologyand 2,701.00)}(2,701.00)} 2,701.00}(2,701.00)Toxicology
HAO | 1060026EiterrikeFung (1,000,000.00)} (1,000,000.00)| (1,000,000.00)| (1,000,000.00)
HCO| 1060151| BoardofMedicine (1,509,841.14)| (4,584,121.14)| (4,584,121.14)| (4,584,121.14)
HCO | 1060133| PharmacyProtection(8,937.00|__ 8,937.00]_(&.937.00)|_ (8,937.00)
HCO | 1060166|SHPDAAdmissionFee| _(3,768.00)|_(,768:00)|(3,768.00)| _(3,768.00)
HCO | 1960050| SHPDAFees (104,633.00)| _(104,633.00)|_(104,633.00)|_(104,633.00)
HCO | 1060053|VitalRecordsRevenue| (13,030.00)| (13,030.00)} (13,030.00)| (13,030.00)
IndividualInsuranceHT | 1060386|MarketAffordability| (6,082,000.00)}(5,082,000.00)| (6,082,000.00)}(5,082,000.00)andStabilityHO [ 1011007| HealthyDCFund (1,760,322.24)[ (1,541,682.00)[ (4,572,515.00)|_(761,095.00)
‘OutpatientHospitalHO | 1011019|DirectedPayments| (5,031,744.46)| (4,738,703.00)| (4,833,477.00)| (5,322,705.00)ProviderFeeFund‘AirQualityKG0 | 1060363| A Quali 3,352.00)!352.0)| @,352.00)]352.00)
BenchmarkingKGo| 1os0sis|Ree (63,146.90)| (63,146.90)| (63,146.90)| (63,146.90)
KGO__| 1060368|EconomyIlFund (22,892.00)| _ 2,892.00)| (12,892.00)| 2,892.00)
EnergyAssistance 5 5 xsKGo | 1060330|EeerayAs (51,352.00)| 61,352.00)} (51,352.00)] (61,352.00)
GO| 1060036| FishingLicense 1,200.00)[___(1,200.00)| __(1,200.00)|_ (1,200.00)
KGo | 1060187| HazardousGenerator(17,185.49)| 7,185.49)} 7,185.49)} (17,185.49)
eadPoisoningKG0| rosoisi| pealFobons, 150,000.00)| (450,000.00)] (150,000.00)| (450,000.00)
KG | 1060366| PesticideProduct qrsizas)| a7si72s)}—@7si72s)}4751728) Registration
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RenewableEnergyKoo| 1060174| Ree ee 7,992.00)| 7,992.00)|7,992.00)| 7,992.00)
ResidentialAidKGo| ta0369| Resicent (6063.67)| 6,063.6],063.67)|(6,063.67)
KGo| 1960370| ResicentalEssential(42,110.78)| (42,110.78)| (42,110.78)| (42,110.78)
KGo | 1o6036s|SoHEPsion/Sediment| (9147.46)|(20,147.46)| 20,147.46)| 20,147.46)
KG0__| 1060154|StormWaterFees @5120y| @si2.00)|_@512.00)|_@.512.00)sq|UndergroundStorageKoo| tos09se|UndergroundStores (580.00)(580.00)(580.00)(580.00)
General“0”TypeKyo| ro60260|Generel“O°Typ (401,647.00)| (401,647.00)| (401,647.00)| 401,647.00)
MotorVehicleKv0| 1060310een ion (16,560.00)} (16,560.00)(16,560.00)| (16,560.00)
‘ABC-Importand190| 1960374|ABCImportand| (69,322.00)| (69,322.00)| (69,322.00)| (69,322.00)
MedicalCannabisLo | ro03e0|Medics!Cannabis 8,697.00)| 6,697.00)| ¢¢,697.00)|(8,697.00
RIO__|1060146|SubrogationFund arto | ast. | —_@ati.on|—_4alL.00)DMHFederalMO | 1060070| Beneficiary 800,000.00)| (800,000.00)| (800,000.00)} 800,000.00)ReimbursementSRO__|1060240| HIMOAssessment (7,066.00| (7,066.00)| (7,066.00)| _(7,066.00)
SRO | 1060242|insuranceAssessment| (32,639.00)| _(32,639.00)|(32,639.00)| (32,639.00)PublicVehicles-for-too | roso3ei|PublicVehiclesfor.| Gagzz77.64)| (287,777.64)| (287,777.64)| (87,777.68)
Too_| 1060195[SERVUSProgram (1.00) (04.00) (04.00) (94.00)
(b)Theamountsidentifiedinsubsection(a)ofthissectionshallbemadeavailableassetforthintheapprovedFiscalYear2026BudgetandFinancialPlan.
SUBTITLE J.CLEAN HANDS TECHNICAL AMENDMENT
Sec.7151.Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedas the“Clean Hands CertificationTechnicalEmergency
Amendment Act of 2025”.
Sec.7152. Section47-2862(a)(7)of theDistrictof Columbia OfficialCode isamended to
readas follows:
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“(7)OwestheDistrict,otherthanamountsowedtotheDepartmentofMotor
Vehicles,more than$1,000inoutstandingfines,penalties,orinterest;”.
SUBTITLEK,NONPROFITWORKFORCE HOUSINGPROPERTIESSec.7161.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“NonprofitWorkforceHousingPropertiesTax
ExemptionEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.7162.Section47-1005.03oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(b)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Thelead-inlanguageisamendedasfollows:(A)Strikethephrase“asofthedateofacquisitionbythenonprofitowner,”andinsertasemicoloninitsplace.(B)Strikethephrase“providedfurther,thatbeginningnolaterthan12monthsfollowingthedateofsuchacquisition,eachofthefollowingrequirementshasbeencertifiedashavingbeenmetpursuanttosubsection(f)ofthissection,andthereafteronanannual
basisarerecertifiedashavingbeenmetpursuanttosubsection(f)ofthissection:”andinsertthephrase“providedfurther,thateachofthefollowingrequirementshasbeencertifiedashavingbeenmetpursuanttosubsection(f)ofthissectiononanannualbasis:”initsplace.(2)Paragraphs(1)and(2)areamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(1)Notfewerthan50%oftheoccupiedunitsareoccupiedbytenantswithhouseholdincomesnotinexcessof80%oftheadjustedmedianincome;“(2)Theremainderoftheoccupiedunitsareoccupiedbytenantswithhouseholdincomesnotinexcessof120%oftheadjustedmedianincome;”.
(3)Paragraph(3)(A)isamendedasfollows:(A)Strikethephrase“provided,thatthetotal”andinsertthephrase“provided,thatbeforeJuly1,2023,thetotal”initsplace.(B)Strikethephrase“DistrictofColumbiaHousingAuthority;”andinsert
thephrase“DistrictofColumbiaHousingAuthority;providedfurther,thatbeginningJuly1,2023,thetotalrentpaidtothenon-profitlandlordforanyindividualunitshallnotexceedtherentreasonablenessmaximumdeterminedbytheDistrictofColumbiaHousingAuthority;”initsplace.
(b)Subsection(f)isamendedasfollows:(1)Paragraph(1)isamendedasfollows:(A)Subparagraph(F)isrepealed.
(B)Subparagraph(F)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
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“(E)AnyotherinformationOTRshallrequiretoadministertheexemption,whichOTRshallmakeavailableinadvanceonitswebsitetononprofitowners
seekingtheexemption.”,(2)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“applicabletenants”andinsertingthephrase“applicabletenantsannuallytothenonprofitowner,theDistrictofColumbiaHousingAuthority,ortheDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopment”initsplace.(3)A newparagraph(5)isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(S)TheeffectivedateofanexemptionunderthissectionshallbeOctober|ofthetaxyearthatOTRverifiesthecertificationsubmittedpursuanttoparagraph(1)ofthissubsection;provided,thatnoexemptionshallbeavailablebeforeOctober1,2019.”.
SUBTITLEL.RESERVOIRDISTRICTTAX EXEMPTION
Sec.7171.Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“ReservoirDistrictTaxExemptionEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.7172.Chapter46ofTitle47oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:
(a)Thetableofcontentsisamendedbyaddinganewsectiondesignationtoreadasfollows:“47-4682.TaxExemptionforReservoirDistrict;Lots809,810,814,815,Square3128.”.(b)A newsection47-4682isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“§47-4682.TaxExemptionforReservoirDistrict;Lots809,810,814,815,Square3128.“(a)Forthepurposeofthissection,theterm:“(1)“Owner”meansMcMillanParcel2Owner,LLC,andMcMillanParcel4Owner,LLC,affiliatesofLDPHoldings,LLCd/b/aJairLynchRealEstatePartners,andits
successors,affiliates,andassigns.“(2)“Property”meanstherealproperty,includinganyimprovementsconstructedthereon,atParcel2WestandParcel4withintheReservoirDistrict;knownfortaxandassessmentpurposesasLots814and815inSquare3128,andLots809and810inSquare3128,
respectively“(b)BeginningonOctober1,2029,100%oftherealpropertytaximposedonthePropertypursuanttoChapter8ofthistitleshallbeexemptedfor20realpropertytaxyears;
provided,thattheOwnershall:“(1)Operateorcausetobeoperated449unitsofhousingattheProperty;“(2)Setaside1/3oftheoperatingrentalhousingunitsinthePropertyas
affordableandavailableforhouseholdsearninganaverageof80%oftheAreaMedianIncome;
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“(3)Enterintoan agreementwiththeDistrictgovernmentthatrequiresthe
Owner, or itsdesigneeor assignee,to,ata minimum, contractwith certifiedbusinessenterprises
foratleast35% ofthecontractdollarvolumeoftheconstructionofthe projecton theProperty,
inaccordancewith SubchapterIX-A of Chapter2of Title2;and
“(4)By September30oftheyearimmediatelyprecedingeachtaxyearinthe
exemptionperiodsetforthinthissubsection,providetheMayorwithinformationshowingwhat
percentageofeachoftherequirementsforeligibilityfortheexemptionprovidedinparagraphs
(1)through(3)ofthissubsectionhasbeenmet.Ifthetotalnumberofunitsofhousingrequired
tobeprovidedpursuanttoparagraph(1)ofthissubsectionhasnotbeenmet,theamountofthe
realpropertytaxexemptionshallbereducedinequalproportiontothepercentageofunitsof
housingthatarenotcurrentlyoperatinginthegivenrealpropertytaxyear.
“(c)ByDecember31ofeachtaxyearoftheexemptionperiodprovidedinsubsection(b)
ofthissection,theMayorshallcertifytotheOfficeofTaxandRevenuewhatpercentageoftax
exemptionthePropertyiseligibletoreceiveunderthissectionforthattaxyear.The Mayor shall
notifytheOfficeofTaxandRevenueifthePropertyceasestobeeligiblefortheexemptionand
thedatesucheligibilityceased.
“(d)The exemptionsprovidedby thissectionshallbe inadditionto,and not inlieuof,
anyothertaxrelieforassistancefromanyothersourceapplicabletotheOwnerorProperty.”,
SUBTITLEM.SUBJECT-TO-APPROPRIATIONAMENDMENTS.Sec.7181,ShorttitleThissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“Subject-to-AppropriationEmergencyAmendmentAct0f2025”.
Sec.7182,Section301(a)oftheBirth-to-ThreeforAllDC Actof2018,effectiveOctober30,2018(D.C.Law22-179;65DCR9569),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Sections
102(g)(3),(4),and(5),104,106(b)(2)”andinsertingthephrase“Sections106(6)(2)”initsplace.
Sec.7183,Section4ofthePostpartumCoverageExpansionAmendmentActof2020,effectiveOctober20,2020(D.C.Law23-132;67DCR9887),isrevivedasofOctober1,2025,andamendedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec.4.Applicability.(a)Amendatorysection3ainsection2(b)sballapplyuponthedateofinclusionofitsfiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan.
“(b)TheChiefFinancialOfficershallcertifythedateoftheinclusionofthefiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplanandprovidenoticetotheBudgetDirectoroftheCouncilofthecertification.
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“(c)(1)The Budget Directorof theCouncilshallcausethenoticeofthe certificationtobe
publishedintheDistrictof Columbia Register.
“(2)The dateofpublicationofthenoticeof thecertificationshallnotaffectthe
applicabilityof the provisionidentifiedinsubsection(a)ofthis section.”.
Sec.7184. Section3of theHome VisitingServicesReimbursement Amendment Act of
2024,effectiveMarch 23,2024 (D.C.Law 25-142;71 DCR 1474),isrevivedasofOctober 1,
2025, and amended to readas follows:
“Seo.3.Applicability
“(a)Thisactshallapplyupon thedateofinclusionofits fiscaleffectinan approved
budgetandfinancialplan.
“(b)The ChiefFinancialOfficershallcertifythedateof theinclusionofthe fiscaleffect
inanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan,andprovidenoticetotheBudgetDirectorofthe
Councilofthecertification.
“(c)(1)The Budget Directorshallcausethenoticeof the certificationto be publishedin
‘theDistrictof Columbia Register.
“(2)The dateof publicationof thenoticeof the certificationshallnotaffectthe
applicabilityofthisact.”.
Sec.7185,Section3(a)oftheSchoolImprovementAmendmentActof2023,effectiveMarch23,2024(D.C.Law25-147;71DCR 1443),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedasfollows:
(1)Strikethephrase“Paragraphs(1),(2),(4),and(5)andinsertthephrase“Paragraph(2)”initsplace.
(2)Strikethephrase“theireffect”andinsertthephrase“itseffect”initsplace.(b)Subsection(b)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“theirfiscaleffect”andinsertingthephrase“itsfiscaleffect”initsplace.
(c)Subsection(c)(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“oftheprovisions”andinsertingthephrase“oftheprovision”initsplace.
Sec.7186.Section8oftheStrengtheningTrafficEnforcement,Education,andResponsibility(“STEER”)AmendmentActof2024,effectiveApril20,2024(D.C.Law25-161;71DCR2248),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“Sec.8.Applicability.
“(a)(L)Amendatorysection9a(b)insection2shallapplyuponthedateofinclusionofitsfiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan.
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“(b)TheChiefFinancialOfficershallcertifythedateoftheinclusionofthefiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplanandprovidenoticetotheBudgetDirectorofthe
Councilofthecertification.“(c)(1)TheBudgetDirectorshallcausethenoticeofthecertificationtobepublishedintheDistrictofColumbiaRegister.“(2)Thedateofpublicationofthenoticeofthecertificationshallnotaffecttheapplicabilityoftheprovisionidentifiedinsubsection(a)ofthissection.“(d)Sections3,4(d)and(f),5,and6shallapplyasofJanuary1,2027.”.
Sec.7187.Section10oftheOpenMovieCaptioningRequirementAmendmentActof2024,effectiveJuly19,2024(D.C.Law25-190;71DCR6693),isrevivedasofOctober1,2025,andamendedtoreadasfollows:“Sec.10.Applicability.
“(a)Section8shallapplyuponthedateofinclusionofitsfiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan.“(b)TheChiefFinancialOfficershallcertifythedateoftheinclusionofthefiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplanandprovidenoticetotheBudgetDirectoroftheCouncilofthecertification.
“(c)(1)TheBudgetDirectorshallcausethenoticeofthecertificationtobepublishedintheDistrictofColumbiaRegister.“(2)Thedateofpublicationofthenoticeofthecertificationshallnotaffecttheapplicabilityoftheprovisionidentifiedinsubsection(a)ofthissection.”.
Sec.7188.(a)TheInsuranceDatabaseAmendmentActof2024,effectiveMarch7,2025(D.C.Law25-264;72DCR 343),isamendedasfollows:(1)Sections401and402areredesignatedassections402and403.(2)A newsection401isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“Sec.401,Applicability.“(a)TitlesandIIshallapplyuponthedateofinclusionoftheirfiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan.“(b)TheChiefFinancialOfficershallcertifythedateoftheinclusionofthefiscaleffect
inanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplanandprovidenoticetotheBudgetDirectoroftheCouncilofthecertification.“(c)(1)TheBudgetDirectoroftheCouncilshallcausethenoticeofthecertificationtobe
publishedintheDistrictofColumbiaRegister.“(2)Thedateofpublicationofthenoticeofthecertificationshallnotaffecttheapplicabilityoftheprovisionsidentifiedinsubsection(a)ofthissection.”.
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(b)ThissectionshallapplyasofJuly15,2025.
Sec.7189.Section3of the Child BehavioralHealthServicesDashboard Amendment Act
of 2024, effectiveMarch 7,2025 (D.C.Law 25-279;72 DCR 14500),isrepealed.
Sec.7190,Section3oftheRankedChoiceVotingandOpenthePrimaryElectionstoIndependentVotersActof2024,effectiveMarch7,2025(D.C.Law25-295;71DCR 15797),isamendedtoreadasfollows:“Sec.3.Applicability.
“(a)Section2(b)(1)and(d)shallapplyuponthedateofinclusionofitsfiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplan.“(b)TheChiefFinancialOfficershallcertifythedateoftheinclusionofthefiscaleffectinanapprovedbudgetandfinancialplanandprovidenoticetotheBudgetDirectoroftheCouncilofthecertification.
“(c)(1)TheBudgetDirectorshallcausethenoticeofthecertificationtobepublishedintheDistrictofColumbiaRegister.“(2)Thedateofpublicationofthenoticeofthecertificationshallnotaffecttheapplicabilityoftheprovisionidentifiedinsubsection(a)ofthissection.”.
Sec,7191,Section4oftheContainingLitterandEnsuringAdequateNeighborhood(CLEAN)CollectionsAmendmentActof2024,effectiveMarch21,2025(D.C.Law25-297;72DCR 720),isamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)Section2(d)shallapplyuponthedateofinclusionofitsfiscaleffectinan
approvedbudgetandfinancialplan.”,(b)Subsection(c)(2)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“thisact”andinsertingthephrase“theprovisionidentifiedinsubsection(a)ofthissection”initsplace.
Sec.7192. Section3 of theFairnessinHuman RightsAdministrationAmendment
Actof 2024,effectiveMarch 21,2025 (D.C. Law 25-300;72 DCR 737),isrepealed.
Sec.7193.Section4 of theCarrier-for-HireOversightand Enforcement
AmendmentActof2024,effectiveMarch21,2025(D.C.Law25-301;72DCR 742),isrepealed.
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Sec.7194. Section 6 of the Enhancing Mental Health CrisisSupport and Hospitalization
Amendment Act of 2024, effectiveMarch 21, 2025 (D.C. Law 25-304; 72 DCR 790), is
repealed.
Sec.7195.Section7ofthePublicLifeandActivityZonesAmendment(“PLAZA”)Actof2024,effectiveMarch21,2025(D.C.Law25-312;72DCR 1085),isamendedasfollows:
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Sections3(b),4,and5shallapply”andinsertingthephrase“Amendatorysection202(e)(1)insection3(b)shallapply”initsplace.(b)Subsection(¢)(2)isamendedbystrikingtheword“provisions”andinsertingtheword“provision”initsplace.
Sec,7196,Section7oftheRecidivismReductionatDYRSAmendmentActof2024,
effectiveMarch28,2025(D.C.Law25-321;72DCR 1117),isamendedasfollows(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Sections2,3,4,and5”andinsertingthephrase“Section2”initsplace.(b)Subsection(c)(2)isamendedbystrikingtheword“provisions”andinsertingtheword“provision”initsplace.
Sec.7197. Section4of theCertificateof Need Improvement Amendment Act of2025,
effectiveJune 10,2025 (D.C.Law 26-7;72 DCR 4878),isrepealed.
Sec.7198,TheFarmersMarketSupportAmendmentActof2025,enactedonJuly7,2025(D.C.Act26-95;72DCR7661),isamendedasfollows:(a)Thelead-inlanguageofamendatorysection4939(d)insection2isamendedbystrikingthefigure“$250,000”andinsertingthefigure“$140,000”initsplace.(b)Section5isrepealed.
Sec.7199.Section3oftheBoardofTrusteesTrainingAmendmentActof2025,enactedonJuly21,2025(D.C.Act26-112;72DCR 8156),isrepealed.
SUBTITLEN.RULE 736REPEALSSec.7201.Shorttitle.‘Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“Rule736RepealsEmergencyAmendmentActof
2025”.
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Sec.7202.(a)Section112¢ofTitleI oftheSustainableSolidWasteManagementAmendmentActof2014,effectiveMarch16,2021(D.C.Law23-211;D.C.OfficialCode§8+1031.12e),isrepealed.
(b)Section2(b)(2)oftheZeroWasteOmnibusAmendmentActof2020,effectiveMarch16,2021(D.C.Law23-211;68DCR68),isrepealed.
Sec.7203,The ProcurementAgenciesAlignment Amendment Actof 2022, effective
September 21,2022 (D.C.Law 24-169;69 DCR 9204),isrepealed.
Sec.7204,Section1204a(b)oftheDistrictofColumbiaGovernmentComprehensiveMeritPersonnelAct,effectiveDecember21,2022(D.C.Law24-212;D.C,OfficialCode§1-612.04a(b)),isrepealed.
Sec.7205.Section10d(a)oftheConstructionCodesApprovalandAmendmentsActof1986,effectiveDecember21,2022(D.C.Law24-213;D.C.OfficialCode§6-1413(a)),isrepealed.
Sec.7206. The Bedbug ControlActof 2022, effectiveFebruary23,2023 (D.C.Law 24-
238; 69 DCR 14738),isrepealed.
Sec.7207.TheLimitedEquityCooperativePropertyTaxAssistanceAmendmentActof,2022,effectiveFebruary23,2023(D.C.Law24-244;69DCR 15094),isrepealed.
Sec.7208. The Whitman-Walker EntitiesatSt.ElizabethsTax Rebate Amendment Act
of 2022,effectiveFebruary23,2023 (D.C.Law 24-260;69 DCR 15088),isrepealed.
Sec.7209,Section208(f-7)oftheDistrictofColumbiaProcurementPracticesActof1985,effectiveFebruary21,1986,(D.C.Law6-85;D.C.OfficialCode§1-301.115a(f-7)),isrepealed.
Sec.7210. The No SeniorHungry Omnibus Amendment Actof 2022, effectiveMarch
10,2023 (D.C.Law 24-294;70 DCR 560),isrepealed.
Sec,7211. Section5084(b)of the Food Stamp Expansion Actof 2009,effectiveFebruary
26,2015 (D.C.Law 20-155;D.C. OfficialCode § 4-261.04(b)),isrepealed.
SUBTITLE 0. NONPROFIT SOLAR TAX EXEMPTION
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Sec.7221.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“NonprofitSolarTaxExemptionEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”.
Sec.7222.Section47-1005ofthe DistrictofColumbia OfficialCode isamended by
addinganewsubsection(¢)toreadasfollows:
“(e)(1)Thissectionshallnotapplytobuildingsorgroundsusedforsolarenergygeneration,energystorage,solarenergymanagement activitiesthatcomply withEnergy Star
guidelines,orelectricvehiclecharging.
(2)Forthepurposeofthissubsection,theterm:
“(A)“Solarenergymanagementactivities”meansactivityintendedto
monitor,control,andoptimizesolarenergyconsumptiontoimproveefficiency,reducecosts,andminimizeenvironmentalimpacts.
“(B)“Energystorage”meansthecollectionandstorageofenergy
generatedby solarpanelsforlateruse,customarilythroughtheuseof batteryenergystorage
systems.”
SUBTITLE P. PARKSIDE TAX EXEMPTION ACT
Sec,7231. Shorttitle
Thissubtitlemay be citedas the“ParksideExemption Emergency Amendment Act of
2025”.
Sec.7232.Chapter46 ofTitle47 oftheDistrictofColumbia OfficialCode isamended as
follows:
(a)Thetableofcontentsisamendedbyaddinganewsectiondesignationtoreadasfollows:
“47-4683.Tax Exemption forParksideLots866 and 868,Square5056.”.
(b)A newsection47-4683isaddedtoreadasfollows:
“§ 47-4683.Tax Exemption forParkside;Lots866 and 868,Square 5056,
“(a)Subjecttosubsection(b)ofthissection,therealpropertydescribedasLots866and868inSquare5056shallbeallowedanannualrealpropertytaxabatementequaltotheamountoftherealpropertytaxesassessedandimposedpursuanttoChapter8ofthistitleofuptoatotalmaximumamountforeachlotof$300,000peryearfor30realpropertytaxyearscommencingon October 1,2029.
“(b)For eachofthelotssubjecttothissection,therealpropertytaxabatementshall
expireand an abatementshallnotbe allowedif thatlothasnotbeen issueda finalcertificateof
occupancybySeptember30,2029,
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“(©)Thetaxabatementsandtheexemptionsfromfeesanddepositsprovidedpursuanttothissubsectionshallbeinadditionto,andnotinlieuof,anyothertaxrelieforassistancefrom.anyothersourceapplicabletothedevelopmentofLots866and868,inSquare5056.”.
SUBTITLEQ.REPROGRAMMING AND TAFAAMENDMENTSSee.7241.Shorttitle.Thissubtitlemaybecitedasthe“ReprogrammingandTAFAEmergencyAmendmentActof2025”,
Sec.7242.Title47of theDistrictofColumbia OfficialCode isamended asfollows:
(a)Chapter3 isamended as follows:
(1)Section47-355.05(e)(2)(A)(i)(IIDisamendedbystrikingthephrase“Comptrollersourcegroup”and insertingthephrase“ObjectClass”initsplace.
(2)Section47-361 isamended asfollows:
(A)Paragraph(1)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“,asdetailedby theAgency fieldinthefinancialsystem.”initsplace.
(B)Paragraph(2)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“,asdetailedbytheFundfieldinthefinancialsystem.”initsplace,
(C)Paragraph(4)(A)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“agencies,
programs,agencyfundingsources,objectcategories,andobjectclasses”andinsertingthephrase“agencies,costcenters,programs,agencyfundingsources,objectcategories,objectclasses,andprojects(includinginteragencyprojects)”initsplace.
(D)New paragraphs(6A)and(6B)areaddedtoreadasfollows:
“(6A) “Cost Center”means thehighestleveloforganizationalunitresponsiblefor
managing fundsassignedtoone ormore Programs asdetailedby theCost Centerfield,without
parentlevels,inthe financialsystem.
“(6B) “Financialsystem”means theDistrictIntegratedFinancialSystem.”.
(E)Paragraph(9)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“,asdetailedbytheAccountCategoryfieldinthefinancialsystem.”initsplace.(F)Paragraph(10)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthephrase“,asdetailedby theAccount fieldinthefinancialsystem.”initsplace.
(G)Paragraph(13)isamendedbystrikingtheperiodandinsertingthe
phrase“,withoutparentlevels,inthefinancialsystem.”initsplace.
(H)Paragraph(14)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“fromoneprogramtoanotherprogram.”andinsertingthephrase“fromoneprogramtoanotherprogram;providedfurther,thatforpurposesof§ 47-362(b),theterm “reprogramming” shallincludebudget
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modificationsofanyamountthatotherwisemeettherequirementsofthisparagraph.”initsplace.
(3)Section47-362isamendedasfollows:
(A)Subsection(b)isamendedtoreadasfollows:
“(b)A reprogrammingofanyamountshallnotbeusedto:“(1)EstablishnewprogramsortomakeorchangebudgetallocationsoriginallyproposedbytheMayor,whichtheCouncilspecificallydenied,limited,orincreasedinabudgetact,ortheaccompanyingspreadsheetsorfinaldatafile,orinanactpassedpursuantto§§47-369.01or47-369.02;or
“(2)EliminatenewprogramsorallocationsspecificallyprovidedbytheCouncilinabudgetact,ortheaccompanyingspreadsheetsorfinaldatafile,orinanactpassedpursuantto§§47-369.01or47-369.02.”,
(B)Subsection(c)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“Fundingforsuchsection”andinsertingthephrase“Fundingforsuchprogramorproject”initsplace.(C)Subsection(4)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(d)Shouldunusualcircumstancesrequireanexceptiontosubsections(a)through(c)ofthissection,areprogrammingrequestshallbesubmittedtotheCouncilforapprovalregardlessofthedollaramountinvolved,accompaniedbyanarrativeexplanationoftheunusualcircumstancesandtheneedforanexception.”(4)Section47-363(e)(1)isamendedasfollows:(A)A newsubparagraph(C-i)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(C-i)CostCenter;”,
(B)Subparagraph(D)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“ and”andinsertingasemicoloninitsplace,
(C)Subparagraph(E)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(E)Agencyfundingsources;and”.
(D)A newsubparagraph(F)isaddedtoreadasfollows:“()Project,includinginteragencyprojects,asapplicable.”.(5)Section47-392.02isamendedbyaddinganewsubsection(j-6)toreadasfollows:
“(-6)(1)BeginningDecember30,2024,andonaquarterlybasisthereafter,theChiefFinancialOfficershallsubmitareporttotheCouncilthatincludesastatementonthebalanceandactivitiesof:
“(A)TheFiscalStabilizationReserveAccount,establishedbysubsection(-1)ofthissection;and
“(B)TheCashFlowReserveAccount,establishedbysubsection(j-2)ofthissection.
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“(2)Thisreportingmaybeincludedinthequarterlyreportrequiredby§1-204.50a(d).”.
(b)Section47-4701(a)isamendedtoreadasfollows:“(a)BeforemarkupbyaCouncilcommittee,theChiefFinancialOfficershallprovideataxabatementfinancialanalysis(“TAFA”)forapermanentbillthatgrantsanexemptionorabatementofa taximposedbythistitleorby§42-1103,unlesstheexemptionorabatementisoneofgeneralapplicability.”.
SUBTITLE R. DC CENTRAL KITCHEN REBATE
Sec,7251.Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedasthe“D.C. CentralKitchen,Inc.Tax RebateEmergency
Amendment Act of2025”,
Sec.7252.Section47-4674oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows:(a)Subsection(a)(1)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“underthelease”andinsertingthephrase“underitsleases”initsplace.(b)Subsection(b)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“underaleasewiththelessorthatwaspaid,directlyorindirectly,byDCCK;except,thattheamountoftherebatemaynotexceed$208,000inanygivenyear”andinsertingthephrase“underoneormoreleaseswiththelessorthatwaspaid,directlyorindirectly,byDCCK”initsplace.(©)Subsection(c)(1)isamendedbystrikingthe“Acopyofthelease”andinsertingthephrase“Copiesofitsleases”initsplace.
Sec,7253.Applicability.
‘ThissubtitleshallapplyasofMay1,2025.
SUBTITLE S,REVISED REVENUE FUNDING
Sec.7261. Shorttitle.
Thissubtitlemay be citedasthe“RevisedRevenue Funding Emergency Act of2025”,
Sec.7262.(a)Notwithstandinganyotherprovisionoflaw,totheextentthatFiscalYear2025localrevenuescertifiedintheSeptember2025revenueestimateexceedtheannualrevenueestimateincorporatedintheapprovedbudgetandfinancialplanforFiscalYear2025andFiscalYear2025revenuesexecedactualexpendituresasestimatedbytheChiefFinancialOfficernolaterthanNovember15,2025,theseadditionalrevenuesshallbeallocatedandexpendedinFiscalYear2026pursuanttotheAppropriationofAdditionalResourcessectionsoftheFiscal
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‘Year2026LocalBudgetActof2025,passedon2ndreadingonJuly28,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-260),andoftheFiscalYear2026LocalBudgetEmergeneyActof2025,passedonemergencybasisonJuly28,2025(EnrolledversionofBill26-262),andpursuanttothissection.(b)Theadditionalrevenuesshallbeallocatedasfollows:(1)Thefirst$5,500,000ofone-timefundsshallbeallocatedtotheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentofEducationtobespentontheChildcareSubsidyPrograminFiscalYear2026;
(2)Thenext$1,500,000ofone-timefundsshallbeallocatedtotheEarlyChildhoodEducatorPayEquityFundattheOfficeoftheStateSuperintendentinFiscalYear2026; (3)Thenext$10,000,000ofone-timefundsshallbeallocatedtotheHousingProductionTrustFundtobespentonhousingpreservationinFiscalYear2026;(4)Thenext$3,500,000ofone-timefiandsshailbeallocatedtotheDepartmentofForensicSciencesforin-houseDNAtestinginFiscalYear2026;(5)Thenext$500,000ofrecurringfundsshallbeallocatedtotheDepartmentofHealthcareFinanceineachofFiscalYears2026,2027,2028,and2029toincreasetheMedicaidpersonalneedsallowance;(©Thenext$2,950,715ofone-timefundsshallbeallocatedtotheDepartmentofHumanServicestobespentontheEmergencyRentalAssistancePrograminFiscalYear2026;(7)Thenext$1,000,000ofone-timefundsshallbeallocatedtotheDepartmentofHousingandCommunityDevelopmenttosupplementitsHousingPreservationFundinFiscalYear2026;
(8)Thenext$1,000,000ofone-timefundsshallbeallocatedtotheDistrictofColumbiaPublicCharterSchoolBoardtobespentonlead-pipetestingincharterschoolsinFiscalYear2026;
(9)Thenext$1,893,863offundsshallbeallocatedtorepealsection401oftheAmplifiedSoundMitigationRegulationAmendmentActof2024,effectiveMarch21,2025(D.C.Law25-313;72DCR 1095),asfollows:(A)$608,000inFiscalYear2026;
(B)$419,874inFiscalYear2027;(C)$428,561inFiscalYear2028;and(D)$437,429inFiscalYear2029:(10)Thenext$638,628offundsshallbeallocatedtotheMetropolitanPoliceDepartmentforhousingincentivesforpoliceofficersasfollows:(A)$459,000inFiscalYear2027;and
(B)$179,628inFiscalYear2028;and
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(11)Thenext$21,538,938offundsshallbeallocatedtotheDepartmentofHealthCareFinancefortheDCHealtheareAllianceprogramtodelaytoOctober1,2026,theeffectivedatetolimitthetypesofservicesprovidedbytheprogramtoenrolleesaged21orolderundersection7(a-1)(1)oftheHealthCarePrivatizationAmendmentActof2001,effectiveJuly12,2001(D.C.Law14-18;D.C,OfficialCode§7-1405(a-1)(1)).
Sec.7263.ByNovember15,2025,theChiefFinancialOfficershallcertify:(1)Whether,andbywhatamount,localFiscalYear2025revenuesincludedintherevenueestimateexceedtheannualrevenueestimateincorporatedintheapprovedbudgetandfinancialplanforFiscalYear2025;(2)Whethersuchexcessrevenuesareinanamountsufficienttomeet,inwholeorinpart,therequirementsofsection7262;and(3)Thatallsuchexcessrevenueshavebeensetasideandallocatedaccordingtotheprovisionsofsection7262.
Sec.7264.Applicability.‘ThissubtitleshallapplyasofSeptember1,2025.
TITLE VIII.TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
SUBTITLE A, TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
Sec.8001. Shorttitle.
This subtitlemay be citedasthe“TechnicalAmendments Emergency Act of2025”.
Sec.8002.Section4(1)(4)oftheRetailIncentiveActof2004,effectiveSeptember8,2004(D.C.Law15-185;D.C,OfficialCode§2-1217.73(2)(4)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“BarneyCircle,S.E..”andinsertingthephrase“BarneyCirele,$.B.”initsplace.
Sec.8003.Section28:9-703(b)(3)of theDistrictofColumbia OfficialCode isamended
by strikingthephrase“thisarticleappliesaresatisfied”and insertingthephrase“thisarticleare
satisfied”initsplace.
Sec.8004,Section1505(b-10)(7)oftheCriminalJusticeCoordinatingCouneilfortheDistrictofColumbiaEstablishmentActof2001,effectiveOctober3,2001(D.C.Law14-28;D.C,OfficialCode§22-4234(b-10)(7)),isamendedbystrikingthephrase“;provided.”andinsertingaperiodinitsplace.
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Sec,8005.Section3(3)(1)(A)oftheInstitutionofHigherEducationSexualMisconductReportingandResourceAccessibilityActof2025,enactedonApril25,2025(D.C.Act26-59;72,DCR5314),isamendedbystrikingthenumber“104”andinsertingthenumber“100”initsplace.
Sec.8006.The AttorneyGeneralfortheDistrictof Columbia Clarificationand Elected
Term Amendment Act of 2010, effectiveMay 27,2010 (D.C.Law 18-160;D.C. OfficialCode §
1-301.81etseq.),isamended as follows:
(a)Section108d (D.C.OfficialCode § 1-301.88g)isredesignatedas section108g.
(b)Section110 (D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-301.88c)isredesignatedas section108e.
(c)Section110a (D.C.OfficialCode § 1-301.88d)isredesignatedas section108d.
(d)Section110b (D.C.OfficialCode § 1-301.88e)isamended as follows:
(1)Redesignatethesectionas section108e.
(2)Subsection(e)isamended by strikingthephrase“section110a(b).”and
insertingthephrase“section108d(b).”initsplace.
Sec.8008.Section104(d)(2)of theUniversalPaid Leave Amendment Actof 2016,
effectiveApril7,2017 (D.C.Law 21-264;D.C. OfficialCode § 32-541.04(d)(2)),isamended by
strikingthephrase“inparagraph(3),”andinsertingthephrase“inparagraph(3)ofthis,
subsection,”initsplace.
Sec.8009.Section47-850oftheDistrictofColumbiaOfficialCodeisamendedasfollows
(a)Subsection(a)isamendedbystrikingthephrase“insubsection(a-1)ofthissection,”andinsertthephrase“insubsection(a-2)ofthissection,”initsplace.(b)Thesecondsubsection(f)isredesignatedassubsection(h).
Sec.8010.Section201oftheVacanttoVibrantAmendmentActof2025,enactedonAugust11,2025(D.C.Act26-128;_ DCR_),isamendedasfollows:(a)Strikethephrase“Section201”andinsertthephrase“Section202”initsplace.(b)Strikethephrase“10-562.01”andinsertthephrase“10-362.02”initsplace.
(©)Strikethephrase“StrategicEnforcementPlan”bothtimesitappearsandinsertthephrase“annualenforcementplan”initsplace.(@Strikethephrase“StrategicEnforcementPlans”andinsertthephrase“annualenforcementplans”initsplace.
(©)Striketheword“SEA”bothtimesitappearsandinserttheword“Director”initsplace.
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TITLEIX.APPLICABILITY;FISCALIMPACT;EFFECTIVEDATE,
Sec.9001.Applicability,Exceptasotherwiseprovided,thisactshallapplyasofOctober1,2025.
Sec.9002.Fiscalimpactstatement.TheCounciladoptsthefiscalimpactstatementoftheChiefFinancialOfficerasthefiscal
impactstatementrequiredbysection4aoftheGeneralLegislativeProceduresActof1975,approvedOctober16,2006(120Stat.2038;D.C.OfficialCode§1-301.47a).
Sec.9003.Effectivedate.ThisactshalltakeeffectfollowingapprovalbytheMayor(orintheeventofvetobythe
Mayor,actionbytheCounciltoovertidetheveto),andshallremainineffectfornolongerthan90days,asprovidedforemergencyactsoftheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiainsection412(a)oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct,approvedDecember24,1973(87Stat.788;D.C.OfficialCode§1-204.12(a)).
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