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B 26-0662 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Local Budget Emergency Act of 2026

This bill proposes a revised local budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to address the District of Columbia's current economic challenges, including slower revenue growth due to reduced office demand and federal job losses. The plan allocates funds to increase per-student education funding, expand career training programs, and support public safety agencies with new equipment and facilities. Additionally, the budget aims to reduce business fees, provide housing incentives, and maintain essential health care and homelessness prevention services for residents.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funds to increase education funding, expand career training, support public safety, and reduce business fees, directly advancing fiscal management and public services.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly allocates funds to increase per-student education funding and expand career training programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly mentions providing housing incentives as part of the budget, indicating a supportive stance toward housing development.65% confidence
Sub-Topics: Homelessness State Budget
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Council Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Signed Jul 27, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was converted from a proposed budget letter for Fiscal Year 2027 into an enacted emergency act for Fiscal Year 2026. It authorizes specific budget adjustments to correct revenue shortfalls and cost changes, reallocating millions of dollars across various city departments while maintaining a balanced budget.
Scope change
The scope changed from a forward-looking budget proposal for FY 2027 to a retroactive emergency adjustment for FY 2026, shifting focus from strategic planning to immediate financial correction.
TIMELINE

Removed the proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 and replaced it with an emergency adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026.

FISCAL

Established specific dollar amounts to increase or decrease funding for various city departments, including significant additions to the Metropolitan Police Department and Public Education System.

Changed the funding status of several departments from proposed allocations in the letter to specific rescinded or added amounts in the enacted law.

REQUIREMENT

Formalized the requirement to adjust the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Budget Act to reflect changes in revenue and costs.

Floor votes · Council Jun 23, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Jun 23, 2026
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
11
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Amendments
2
Jun 23, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced
Mendelson (Amendment #2)
legislature
Jun 23, 2026
Introduced
Mendelson (Amendment #1)
legislature
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced
B26-0662 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
DC
Chairman