Bill > B26-0130

I apologize, but the provided XML document appears to be incomplete and does not contain the full text of the proposed amendments to the Commission on the Arts and Humanities Act. The XML only includes sections about fiscal impact and effective date, without the substantive changes to the law. However, based on the government-provided summary, I can draft a summary as requested: This bill aims to establish clearer criteria for awarding General Operating Support (GOS) grants to arts organizations in the District of Columbia. The legislation would require grant recipients to maintain an active Board of Directors, conduct more than half of their activities within the District, and have a primary mission focused on arts, arts education, or humanities. The bill would set specific guidelines for evaluating supplemental GOS funding, including assessing the quality of an organization's programming, its charitable work in supporting other artists and organizations, and its commitment to diversity in governance and administration. By codifying these equity-focused criteria into law, the bill seeks to ensure more stable and equitable grant funding for arts organizations, particularly in light of uncertain future revenue for the Arts Commission.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0130