Bill > PR26-0289

This resolution declares an emergency to support the District of Columbia's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, allowing for expedited legislative action. The resolution acknowledges that the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act of 2025, which was passed on its second reading on July 28, 2025, contains critical provisions that need to be implemented in advance of October 1, 2025. The Council determines that the time-sensitive nature of these provisions constitutes an emergency circumstance, thereby justifying the adoption of the Budget Support Emergency Act after a single reading. The resolution aims to enable agencies and stakeholders to prepare for implementation of budget-related measures, with some provisions set to become applicable on October 1, 2025, while others require immediate enactment. By declaring this emergency, the Council seeks to streamline the budgetary process and ensure smooth fiscal operations for the upcoming fiscal year. The resolution takes effect immediately upon passage, reflecting the urgency of the budgetary needs.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0289