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DC B25-0875

DC B25-0875
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2024


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Introduced
06/24/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
07/15/2024
Dead

Introduced Session

25th Council

Bill Summary

AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To enact and amend, on an emergency basis, provisions of law necessary to support the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SUBTITLE A. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY SUBTITLE B. PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACROSS-THE- BOARD INCREASE STANDARD SUBTITLE C. MEDICAL CAPTIVE CLAIMS RESERVE SUBTITLE D. OPEN MEETINGS ACT ENFORCEMENT SUBTITLE E. LOBBYING FEES AND PENALTIES SUBTITLE F. TERMINATION OF GRANT AGREEMENTS SUBTITLE G. OFFICE FOR THE DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING MANDATE EXPANSION SUBTITLE H. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS SUBTITLE I. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL LITIGATION SUPPORT FUND SUBTITLE J. LGBTQ AFFAIRS OFFICE SUBTITLE K. ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS FUNDING FLEXIBILITY SUBTITLE L. FALSE CLAIMS ACT CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE M. VPART GRANT SUBTITLE N. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AUTHORITY SUBTITLE O. RECEPTION AND REPRESENTATION AUTHORIZATION SUBTITLE P. RESIDENCY WAIVERS FOR DISTRIC IT WORKERS TITLE II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION SUBTITLE A. DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUBTITLE B. VITALITY FUND AMENDMENT SUBTITLE C. LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNTS SUBTITLE D. EVENTS DC EXPENDITURES SUBTITLE E. EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REPORTS SUBTITLE F. CENTRAL WASHINGTON ACTIVATION PROGRAM SUBTITLE G. RETAIL RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE H. HOUSING SUBSIDY CONTRACT EXTENSIONS SUBTITLE I. CREATIVE AND OPEN SPACE MODERNIZATION TAX REBATE PROGRAM SUBTITLE J. WORLDPRIDE GRANTS SUBTITLE K. WALTER REED DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE SUBTITLE L. EVENTS DC GRANTS SUBTITLE M. HOUSING PRESERVATION FUND SUBTITLE N. RELIEF FOR RIVER EAST AT GRANDVIEW CONDOMINIUM OWNERS SUBTITLE O. FEDERAL CITY SHELTER AND CCNV REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING SUBTITLE P. HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE ACCESS SUBTITLE Q. DC LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT SUBTITLE R. LRSP VOUCHER PRIORITIZATION SUBTITLE S. CHINATOWN LONG-TERM LEASE INCENTIVES SUBTITLE T. NATIONAL THEATRE ACQUISITION SUBTITLE U. DMPED GRANTS TITLE III. PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE SUBTITLE A. HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE B. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION SUBTITLE C. DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE GRANT- MAKING AUTHORITY SUBTITLE D. FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE TRAINING SUBTITLE E. COORDINATED INTAKE AND REFERRALS TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA SUBTITLE B. HEALTHY SCHOOLS FUND SUBTITLE C. DCPS SCHOOL REPROGRAMMING SUBTITLE D. DC PUBLIC LIBRARY LEASING AUTHORITY SUBTITLE E. LIBRARY LOCATION AUTHORITY SUBTITLE F. GROW YOUR OWN PROGRAM SUBTITLE G. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING PILOT SUBTITLE H. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE ADMINISTRATION SUBTITLE I. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR PAY EQUITY SUBTITLE J. POVERTY COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SUBTITLE K. ROSEMOUNT CENTER SUBTITLE L. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE PROGRAM SUBTITLE M. CAREER READY EARLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM SUBTITLE N. SCHOOL CONNECT PILOT PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND TRANSITION PLAN SUBTITLE O. UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MATCHING GRANT SUBTITLE P. SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING SUBTITLE Q. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND DUAL ENROLLMENT SUBTITLE R. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EARLY LITERACY EDUCATION TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS SUBTITLE S. PR HARRIS BUILDING AND SITE SUBTITLE T. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT SUBTITLE U. SENIOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT SUBTITLE V. PERMANENT POSITION FOR STUDENT AND TEACHER WELLNESS SUBTITLE W. TRUANCY GRANTS TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTITLE A. DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT RATES SUBTITLE B. JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITIES OVERSIGHT SUBTITLE C. MEDICAID INPATIENT FUND AND DIRECTED PAYMENTS SUBTITLE D. MEDICAID OUTPATIENT FUND AND DIRECTED PAYMENTS... 84 SUBTITLE E. MEDICAID HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT AND HOSPITAL INPATIENT RATE SUPPLEMENT ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 88 SUBTITLE F. GRANDPARENT AND CLOSE RELATIVE CAREGIVER PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY EXPANSION SUBTITLE G. RAPID RE-HOUSING SUBTITLE H. HEALTHY DC FUND SUBTITLE I. NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL CORPORATION SUBSIDY SUBTITLE J. CAREER MOBILITY ACTION PLAN PROGRAM SUBTITLE K. PROBLEM GAMBLING PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT ACT SUBTITLE L. ANIMAL CONTROL SUBTITLE M. CHILDCARE FOR PREGNANT AND BIRTHING PARENTS GRANTS SUBTITLE N. DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND COMMUNITY LIVING GRANT. 96 SUBTITLE O. GROCERY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. MENTAL HEALTH COURT URGENT CARE CLINIC SUBTITLE Q. OPIOID ABATEMENT DIRECTED FUNDING SUBTITLE R. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM AMENDMENT SUBTITLE S. SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STUDENT PEER EDUCATOR PILOT SUBTITLE T. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TARGETED OUTREACH GRANTS SUBTITLE U. SEXUAL HEALTH PEER EDUCATORS GRANT SUBTITLE V. TOBACCO USE CESSATION INITIATIVES SUBTITLE W. HOME VISITING REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY SUBTITLE X. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT SUBTITLE Y. DC HEALTH GRANT TITLE VI. OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBTITLE A. UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS FOR EXCAVATION WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY SUBTITLE B. RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARD SUBTITLE C. VISION ZERO PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY FUND SUBTITLE D. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL THIRD-PARTY REVIEW SUBTITLE E. GREENER GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS SUBTITLE F. DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS . 109 SUBTITLE G. CLEAN CURBS PILOT PROGRAM SUBTITLE H. MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX SUBTITLE I. STRENGTHENING TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATION, AND RESPONSIBILITY CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE J. VEHICLE BOOT COST PARITY SUBTITLE K. TAXICAB RATE STRUCTURE SUBTITLE L. SECURITIES AND BANKING REGULATORY FUND TRANSFER ADJUSTMENT SUBTITLE M. DOEE GRANTS SUBTITLE N. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRUST FUND UTILIZATION SUBTITLE O. DISTILLERY FEES ADJUSTMENT TITLE VII. FINANCE AND REVENUE SUBTITLE A. COMBINED REPORTING SUBTITLE B. EXCESS CENTRAL COLLECTION UNIT REVENUE SUBTITLE C. DEPOSIT OF DEED RECORDATION AND TRANSFER TAXES .. 126 SUBTITLE D. EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT MATCH LEVEL SUBTITLE E. BABY BONDS SUBTITLE F. SALES AND USE TAX SUBTITLE G. EXCESS DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS SUBTITLE H. CAPITAL ARTS BUDGETING SUBTITLE I. HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TAX ABATEMENT SUBTITLE J. OPERATING FUNDS IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN132 SUBTITLE K. EXCESS BALLPARK FEE REVENUE SUBTITLE L. RIGHT-OF-WAY FEE, GAS TAX, AND GAS DEPOSITS SUBTITLE M. NON-LAPSING ACCOUNT REPEALS SUBTITLE N. NON-LAPSING FUND CONVERSIONS SUBTITLE O. QHTC MODIFCATION SUBTITLE P. CORPORATE SHORT-TERM STAY HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN 137 SUBTITLE Q. RULE 736 REPEALS SUBTITLE R. SPORTS WAGERING SUBTITLE S. KAPPA ALPHA PSI INC. REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.. 145 SUBTITLE T. MYPHEDUH FILMS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION EXTENSION ............................................................................................................................................... 146 SUBTITLE U. CLEAN HANDS SUBTITLE V. INCOME TAX SECURED AND MUNICIPAL BONDS SUBTITLE W. SMALL RETAILER PROPERTY TAX RELIEF SUBTITLE X. FISCAL STABILIZATION AND CASH FLOW RESERVES SUBTITLE Y. REAL PROPERTY TAX SUBTITLE Z. GALA HISPANIC THEATRE TAX REBATE SUBTITLE AA. CHILD TAX CREDIT SUBTITLE BB. STUDIO THEATRE TAX EXEMPTION AMENDMENT SUBTITLE CC. SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION PROVISIONS TITLE VIII. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TITLE IX. APPLICABILITY; FISCAL IMPACT; EFFECTIVE DATE

AI Summary

This bill: Provides a range of emergency amendments to various District laws, including: - Expanding the law enforcement authority of the Office of the Inspector General - Clarifying the pay increase standard for public sector workers' compensation - Establishing a Medical Captive Insurance Claims Reserve Fund - Increasing the penalty for violations of the Open Meetings Act - Increasing fees and penalties for lobbying violations - Establishing a process for the termination of grant agreements - Expanding the mandate of the Office for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing - Requiring the Department of General Services to improve facility maintenance processes and transparency - Establishing a Litigation Support Fund for the Office of the Attorney General - Providing budget flexibility and transparency for the LGBTQ Affairs Office - Enabling flexible funding and remote participation for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions - Clarifying the District's False Claims Act - Authorizing the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to provide grants for direct cash assistance programs, the Vitality Fund, and the Retail Recovery Grant Program - Enabling the extension of certain housing subsidy contracts - Establishing a Creative and Open Space Modernization Tax Rebate Program - Authorizing grants related to WorldPride 2025 - Providing for the redevelopment of the Walter Reed site - Authorizing various grants and funding initiatives for Events DC - Expanding the Housing Preservation Fund - Providing relief for the River East at Grandview condominium owners - Requiring planning for the transition of the School Connect pilot program - Providing a matching grant program to support the University of the District of Columbia - Authorizing additional funding for St. Coletta Special Education Public Charter School - Requiring enhanced reporting on career and technical education and dual enrollment programs - Implementing recommendations of the Early Literacy Education Task Force - Establishing a permanent position for student and teacher wellness in certain schools - Authorizing the State Education Office to issue grants to reduce truancy - Increasing payment rates for direct care professionals - Establishing new Medicaid hospital directed payment programs and adjusting supplemental payments - Expanding eligibility for the Grandparent and Close Relative Caregiver programs - Clarifying the Rapid Re-Housing program requirements - Establishing a Problem Gambling Program - Adjusting Animal Control Act timelines - Providing childcare grants for pregnant and birthing parents - Authorizing a grant to Vida Senior Centers - Establishing a Grocery Access Pilot Program - Creating a mental health urgent care clinic in the Superior Court - Directing funding for opioid abatement initiatives - Reforming the Prior Authorization process - Continuing the School-Based Behavioral Health Student Peer Educator Pilot - Providing targeted substance abuse outreach grants - Establishing a Sexual Health Peer Educators Grant program - Creating the Tobacco Use Cessation Fund - Modifying the Home Visiting Medicaid reimbursement eligibility - Providing grants to certain human services organizations - Amending various tax and revenue provisions, including combined reporting, excess Central Collection Unit revenue, deed and transfer taxes, the Earned Income Tax Credit, Baby Bonds, sales and use taxes, debt service appropriations, the Howard University Hospital tax abatement, small retailer property tax relief, and sports wagering. Applicability and effective date provisions are also included.

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Last Action

Act A25-0506 Published in DC Register Vol 71 and Page 008406, Expires on Oct 13, 2024 (on 07/19/2024)

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