Bill > B26-0260

This bill adopts the local portion of the budget for the District of Columbia government for fiscal year 2026, appropriating a total of $22,055,414,360 from various funding sources including local funds, dedicated taxes, federal grants, Medicaid payments, and other sources. The budget is divided into several major categories: Governmental Direction and Support ($1.28 billion), Economic Development and Regulation ($557 million), Public Safety and Justice ($1.96 billion), Public Education Systems ($4.32 billion), Human Support Services ($7.56 billion), Operations and Infrastructure ($1.68 billion), and Financing and Other Costs ($2.25 billion). The bill includes specific allocations for various agencies and departments, such as the Board of Elections, Department of Health, Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia Public Schools, and many others. Notable provisions include quarterly disbursements to public charter schools, funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and allocations for enterprise funds. The budget also establishes reserve accounts and provides for capital construction projects totaling $861 million. The bill will take effect after mayoral approval and a 30-day congressional review period, as required by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0260