B 26-0663 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Local Budget Temporary Act of 2026

This bill proposes a revised local budget for Fiscal Year 2026 to address current economic challenges such as slower population growth and reduced federal employment in the District of Columbia. The plan allocates funds to increase per-student education funding, support public safety agencies, reduce business fees, and expand healthcare benefits for residents. It also includes investments in housing initiatives, homelessness prevention programs, and infrastructure upgrades for schools and public facilities.

Sub-Topics: Homelessness State Budget

Bill status in committee 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Council Passage

Jun 2026

Governor

Introduced Apr 20, 2026 Last action Jun 26, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Engrossment · 4 edits

MODERATE

The document was converted from a formal cover letter and budget proposal submitted by the Mayor into an official legislative bill text. The content shifted from persuasive narrative arguments about the city's economic situation to specific, line-item financial instructions for adjusting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

Scope change

The scope changed from a general budget proposal covering broad policy goals to a specific legal act detailing exact dollar amounts for increasing or decreasing funds across various city departments.

CONTENT

Removed the Mayor's cover letter, which contained narrative justifications, achievements, and general budget philosophy.

FISCAL

Added specific statutory language authorizing a net budget adjustment of approximately $101 million, including detailed allocations for increases and rescissions to specific departments like the Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Corrections.

TIMELINE

Added a specific effective date of October 23, 2025, establishing when the financial adjustments take legal effect.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document format from a letter with page breaks and footnotes to a standard numbered bill text with section headers.

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

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Committee

Jun 23, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (13-0)

council

Apr 21, 2026

Committee

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee of the Whole

legislature

Apr 20, 2026

Introduced

B26-0663 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors