Bill > B26-0265

Introduced Session

AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To enact and amend provisions of law necessary to support the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and for other purposes. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SUBTITLE A. FOIA CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE B. CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUBTITLE C. SURPLUS PROPERTY FUND SUBTITLE D. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ASSESSMENT SUBTITLE E. HUMAN SERVICES GRANT ADMINISTRATION SUBTITLE F. ANC FUNDING FLEXIBILITY CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE G. COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION AND RESOURCES GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE H. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BUDGET DELAYS TITLE II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION SUBTITLE A. BUILDING CONVERSION PERMIT FEES 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 SUBTITLE M. HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN PROGRAM SUBTITLE N. ROCK CREEK TENNIS CENTER TRANSFER OF JURSISDICTION ................................................................................................................................................. 34 SUBTITLE O. HISTORIC BURIAL GROUNDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TRANSFERS SUBTITLE Q. BUSINESS LICENSE FEE AND PENALTY WAIVERS SUBTITLE R. EVENTS DC GRANTS SUBTITLE S. HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE RESTORATION AND REFORM ................................................................................................................................................. 40 SUBTITLE T. DOWNTOWN BID TAX SUBTITLE U. HOUSING PRODUCTION TRUST FUND SUBTITLE V. INTERACTIVE WAYFINDING KIOSKS SUBTITLE W. TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE SUBTITLE X. PRESERVING AND PROTECTING CHINATOWN TITLE III. PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE SUBTITLE A. IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM SUBTITLE B. 911-311 FUND SWEEP REPEAL AND REVERSAL SUBTITLE C. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION SUBTITLE D. REHIRING OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS SUBTITLE E. BACKGROUND CHECK AND RAP BACK PROGRAM SUBTITLE F. DETAINERS 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 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 SUBTITLE H. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE SUBTITLE I. CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY ALLOWANCE SUBTITLE J. SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING SUBTITLE K. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT SUBTITLE L. STRUCTURED LITERACY TEACHING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS SUBTITLE M. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE WORKFORCE SUPPORT SUBTITLE N. DUAL-LANGUAGE FEASIBILITY STUDY SUBTITLE O. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. DCPS REPROGRAMMING LIMITATION TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTITLE A. STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBTITLE B. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR CHILDREN SUBTITLE C. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONS SUBTITLE D. CASH ASSISTANCE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS SUBTITLE E. HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE SUBTITLE F. MEDICAL CANNABIS SUBTITLE G. TANF BENEFITS SUBTITLE H. HEALTH OCCUPATION CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS... 82 SUBTITLE I. BASIC HEALTH PROGRAMS SUBTITLE J. DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT RATES SUBTITLE K. RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS SUBTITLE L. HEALTHY DC AND HEALTH CARE EXPANSION FUND SUBTITLE M. DYRS PILOT PROGRAMS SUBTITLE N. CHILD SUPPORT REFORM SUBTITLE O. TRUANCY PILOT EXPANSION SUBTITLE P. DC HEALTH LICENSURE PATHWAYS SUBTITLE Q. GROCERY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM SUBTITLE R. SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRENGTHENING SUBTITLE S. SUBSTANCE USE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TARGETED OUTREACH PILOT SUBTITLE T. OPIOID ABATEMENT AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE U. LONG-TERM CARE STRATEGIC COORDINATOR SUBTITLE V. HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS OMBUDSMAN SUBTITLE W. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT SUBTITLE X. BODY ART REGULATION CLARIFICATION TITLE VI. OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBTITLE A. DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................... 106 SUBTITLE B. DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FEE UPDATE SUBTITLE C. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRUST FUND SUBTITLE D. RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS SUBTITLE E. STORMWATER FUND 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 TITLE VII. FINANCE AND REVENUE SUBTITLE A. SALES TAX INCREASE DELAY SUBTITLE B. BABY BONDS 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 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 SUBTITLE P. PARKSIDE TAX EXEMPTION ACT SUBTITLE Q. REPROGRAMMING AND TAFA AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE R. DC CENTRAL KITCHEN REBATE SUBTITLE S. REVISED REVENUE FUNDING TITLE VIII. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE A. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TITLE IX. APPLICABILITY; FISCAL IMPACT; EFFECTIVE DATE

AI Summary

Phil Mendelson (D)*, 

Committee Report Filed (on 01/28/2026)

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