This bill allows certain S corporations and partnerships (pass-through entities) in Washington D.C. to choose whether to pay District income tax at the entity level or have it paid on behalf of nonresident members. It directly affects S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and business trusts operating in D.C. The key mechanism lets entities elect to pay tax on their D.C.-derived income as a single entity (instead of members paying individually) or pay tax on behalf of nonresident members. Tax rates would apply to the entity's taxable income attributable to D.C. business, using the District's top individual and corporate tax rates.
This bill (B 26-0599) clarifies the role of the Fire & EMS Medical Director to explicitly oversee all clinical aspects of the District of Columbia's 911 call center (OUC), including dispatch protocols, quality assurance, and Continuous Quality Improvement programs. It also requires all OUC call takers and dispatchers to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) certification within one year of hire (or one year after the bill's effective date for current staff). The legislation directly affects OUC staff and aims to improve accuracy in emergency call responses - addressing past complaints about errors that led to injuries or fatalities. By codifying these requirements, the bill seeks to align OUC's accuracy standards with its recent gains in call response speed (98% answered within 20 seconds).
The Child Support Improvement Amendment Act of 2026 would require the District of Columbia to direct all child support payments collected on behalf of families receiving or who previously received Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) directly to those families, rather than retaining a portion for government costs. It also changes the timeline for collecting unpaid child support, ending enforcement when the youngest child on the order turns 18 plus a fixed post-emancipation period, instead of allowing indefinite collection. These changes ensure families receive the full amount of child support owed, which research shows improves household stability and child well-being. The bill modernizes the system to align with federal options and prioritize support for vulnerable children and parents.
This bill modernizes Washington D.C.'s 911 emergency communication system funding by updating fees and clarifying how funds are used. It establishes a uniform $1.00 monthly fee per access line (replacing older structures), increases prepaid wireless fees to 5%, and explicitly directs funds toward Next Generation 911 (NG911) infrastructure, cybersecurity, and multimedia capabilities. The legislation requires annual reporting and audits to ensure transparency, while mandating triennial fee reviews to account for inflation and system costs. These changes directly affect telecommunications providers (through updated fees) and residents (by improving emergency response reliability and technology).
This bill (B 26-0480, "Ensuring Access and Supporting Engagement (EASE) for DOC residents Act of 2025") requires the District of Columbia Department of Corrections (DOC) to enable incarcerated residents to testify at DC Council hearings. It directly affects over 2,100 DOC residents (disproportionately from communities of color) by mandating DOC provide internet-connected devices, video testimony access, and multiple communication methods (including video, messaging, and mail) to engage with the Council and their ANC Commissioner. Key provisions include codifying testimony rights, eliminating cost barriers for correspondence, and requiring DOC to establish policies for civic participation. The bill aims to extend full democratic engagement beyond voting rights, ensuring incarcerated residents can directly contribute to legislative discussions impacting their lives.
This bill proposes a 15% sales tax on disposable wipes, including pre-moistened tissues and cloths marketed as flushable, while exempting bidets from sales tax. The revenue generated from the tax would be directed to DC Water to fund capital improvements and repairs to the city's sewer infrastructure. The legislation defines nonwoven disposable products as items designed for personal hygiene that are commonly used for flushing but degrade slowly in sewer systems. By taxing these products and incentivizing bidet use, the bill aims to reduce clogs and backups that damage shared sewer infrastructure. The changes apply to all sales of qualifying wipes within the District of Columbia starting October 1, 2026.
This bill amends the District of Columbia's bicycle transportation laws to require the Department of Transportation to engage with the community before building protected bike lanes, cycle tracks, or other similar infrastructure projects. The key mechanism involves sending notices to residents and local groups at least 60 days before construction begins, followed by a public hearing at an accessible time and location within 30 days of the start date. Affected neighbors and organizations can submit comments, and if the design changes significantly based on feedback, a second public comment period must be held. The bill also requires the department to give significant weight to resolutions from local Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and to keep all project records available for public review.
This bill redesignates the Sharpe Health School at 4300 13th Street, NW in Ward 4 to the Elizabeth M. Goodman Health School. The change honors Elizabeth M. Goodman, a longtime educator who led the Visiting Instruction Corps and served as principal of the Health School from 1952, where she expanded services for students with disabilities and medical needs. The legislation follows a community-driven review process that included input from families, former students, and local leadership, with Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C formally supporting the renaming. The act takes effect after approval by the Mayor and completion of a 30-day congressional review period.
This resolution declares an emergency to amend existing laws requiring the release of body-worn camera footage when Metropolitan Police Department officers are present during officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents involving other law enforcement agencies. Currently, the law mandates transparency for MPD officers but does not require releasing footage when federal or other agency officers are involved in such incidents. The bill would close this gap by requiring the release of MPD camera recordings and incident details whenever a serious use of force or officer-involved death occurs involving non-MPD officers while an MPD officer is present. This change aims to increase transparency for District residents in situations involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The resolution takes effect immediately and allows the related amendment act to be adopted after a single reading.
This resolution declares an emergency to exempt the Archdiocese of Washington and its parishes from real property, deed recordation, and transfer taxes when they retitle properties currently held in the Archbishop's name to reflect parish ownership. The bill addresses a situation where approximately 92 Catholic parish properties across the District were historically recorded under the Archbishop's name because older laws prevented parishes from holding title directly. Under current nonprofit laws, parishes can now incorporate and hold title in their own names, but the transfer process has been blocked by tax authorities, creating uncertainty and potential tax liabilities. The resolution clarifies that these transfers involve no sale or change in beneficial ownership, only a correction of record title to match the actual owners. By granting tax exemptions for these confirmatory deeds, the bill allows parishes to legally update property records without incurring unnecessary costs or delays.
This resolution declares an emergency to require the Metropolitan Police Department to document all law enforcement officers present at arrest scenes and any use of force incidents, including federal officers who may act alongside MPD officers. It amends existing body-worn camera regulations to ensure that footage capturing serious uses of force or officer-involved deaths is made public regardless of which agency's officer used the force. The bill directly affects MPD reporting procedures and public access to enforcement records by closing gaps in accountability when federal officers participate in joint operations within the District.
This resolution declares an emergency to preserve reporting requirements for the District's RentRegistry housing database, which requires all rental providers - including those exempt from rent stabilization - to submit current and prior rent amounts, utilities, facilities, services, and appliances at the time of registration. The bill addresses a potential legal gap that would arise when temporary clarifying legislation expires on April 5, 2026, which could create uncertainty about the District's authority to collect this data from exempt housing providers. By maintaining these requirements, the resolution aims to prevent incomplete registrations and ensure the database remains functional for housing enforcement, tenant protection, and market transparency. The measure allows for expedited adoption after a single reading to avoid delays that could compromise the integrity of the housing data system.
