Budget & Taxes

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

B 26-0116: Fair Taxation of Municipal Bonds Amendment Act of 2025

The Fair Taxation of Municipal Bonds Amendment Act of 2025 would maintain the tax exemption for interest earned on out-of-state municipal bonds purchased before January 1, 2025. This directly protects District of Columbia residents, particularly retirees on fixed incomes, who had relied on this exemption when making investment decisions. The bill amends the tax code to explicitly exclude interest from such pre-2025 bonds from taxable income calculations. This change prevents unexpected tax bills on bonds held under prior tax rules, aligning with similar approaches in other states like Utah.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMaintains tax exemption for municipal bond interest, preventing tax increases for DC retirees on fixed incomes, aligning with tax relief for lower-income residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Tax Incentives

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 26, 2026

B 26-0398: Increasing Support for Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends two existing District of Columbia laws to provide increased financial support for grandparent and close relative caregivers. It extends subsidy payments for these caregivers until the child reaches age 21 (previously ending at age 18) and establishes a minimum subsidy amount of $27.92 in fiscal year 2027, with annual inflation adjustments. The changes directly affect caregivers raising children in the District, ensuring continued financial assistance through the child's early adulthood. The bill modifies specific provisions of the Grandparent Caregivers Pilot Programs Establishment Act (2005) and the Close Relative Caregiver Subsidy Pilot Program Act (2019).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases government spending by extending subsidies until age 21 and establishing minimum inflation-adjusted payments, directly funding essential caregiver support programs.95% confidence

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jan 2, 2026

B 26-0265: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0265) is a proposed budget document submitted by Mayor Bowser to the DC Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 "Grow DC" budget plan. It addresses a projected $1 billion revenue shortfall from federal job losses by proposing targeted spending adjustments and new investments to grow the economy and maintain city services. Key provisions include $171 million for Capital One Arena improvements, $24 million for a tech startup fund, tax reductions for businesses (like lowering the Universal Paid Leave tax), and $30 million for police hiring. The budget aims to support DC residents and businesses through economic growth initiatives while "rightsizing" spending amid financial challenges. This is a funding proposal, not a legislative act, and forms part of a larger budget package submitted to the Council.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill proposes tax reductions for businesses to address revenue shortfall and fund economic growth initiatives like tech startup investments.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $24M to tech startup fund, directly supporting technology sector growth and innovation per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 17, 2025

PR 26-0322: Fiscal Year 2026 Income Tax Secured Revenue Bond, General Obligation Bond and General Obligation and Income Tax Secured Bond Anticipation Note Issuance Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $1.81 billion in bonds (including income tax secured, general obligation, and anticipation notes) to fund capital projects approved in the District's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Financial Plan. It is an emergency measure to enable timely bond issuance for projects already underway or planned, ensuring access to favorable market conditions without requiring a full legislative process. The resolution itself does not create new policy but provides the procedural authorization for borrowing.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $1.81B in bonds to fund approved FY2026 capital projects, directly supporting budget execution and fiscal management per the resolution's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Feb 27, 2026

B 26-0454: Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC Real Property Tax Relief Temporary Act of 2025

This bill provides temporary tax relief for Avanti Real Estate Services, LLC by authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to forgive up to $377,000 in real property taxes, penalties, and fees for a specific property at 3421 14th Street, N.W. (Lot 123, Square 2836) in Ward 1. The relief applies only if the property is occupied by Avanti and used for its stated purposes: providing real estate services, promoting homeownership, employing District residents, and offering industry training. The tax relief is temporary, expiring 225 days after enactment, and cancels any pending tax sales for the property. This is a targeted, one-time adjustment for a specific property, not a new tax policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly provides tax relief by forgiving $377k in taxes for a specific property, directly addressing tax policy with clear intent to reduce tax liability for Avanti Real Estate Services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 7, 2025

B 26-0002: Cherry Blossom Festival Grant Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

This bill increases a grant for the National Cherry Blossom Festival from $1 million to $1.5 million by amending Section 2112(b) of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Act. It directly affects the festival organizers by providing additional funding for event operations. The amendment applies retroactively from October 1, 2024, and is classified as an emergency measure to address a technical correction during congressional review. The change modifies the budget allocation without altering the festival's structure or eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases festival grant funding by $500k, directly advancing budget allocation for public event operations.95% confidence

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 28, 2025

B 26-0144: Change Order 1 & Multiyear Contract No. PO-GF-2024-P-0144-BB by and between the University of the District of Columbia and CDW Government, LLC/Coastal Cloud Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

This bill approves a $274,409.60 change order and a $3,000,000 multiyear contract for the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) to continue implementing Salesforce as its enterprise-wide customer relationship management (CRM) system. It directly affects UDC by authorizing a total of $4,200,542 to complete Phase I (including the change order) and fund Phase II of the CRM project, which supports recruitment, admissions, marketing, and communications. The contract covers development continuity through September 2026, with Phase I ending in June 2025 and Phase II running from March 2025 to September 2026. This is a procedural budget authorization, not a policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApproves $4.2M for UDC's CRM project, directly authorizing public university spending on essential administrative systems to support recruitment and operations.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds UDC's CRM system for recruitment/admissions, supporting higher education operations and administrative efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 1, 2025

B 26-0072: Holding School Budgets Harmless During Modernizations Amendment Act of 2025

This bill amends the Schools First in Budgeting Amendment Act of 2022 to prevent budget cuts for District of Columbia public schools temporarily relocating to "swing spaces" during facility modernizations or capital projects. It directly affects schools undergoing construction, which often face enrollment declines (up to 18% in recent cases) during relocation, triggering budget reductions based on enrollment metrics. The key mechanism adds a new provision requiring that no budget decrease be made when a school uses a swing space due to a modernization or capital project on-site. This ensures schools maintain their full operating budget during the temporary transition period, preserving resources for staff and students. The bill does not change enrollment-based budgeting rules but creates a specific exception for modernization-related relocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents budget cuts for DC public schools during facility relocations, protecting education funding during construction projects.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents budget cuts for schools relocating during construction, protecting funding during facility modernizations to avoid enrollment-based reductions.95% confidence

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 17, 2025

PR 26-0323: Fiscal Year 2026 Income Tax Secured Revenue Bond, General Obligation Bond and General Obligation and Income Tax Secured Bond Anticipation Note Issuance Authorization Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $1.81 billion in bonds (including income tax secured bonds and general obligation bonds) to fund existing capital projects approved in the District's Capital Improvement Plan. The funds will finance infrastructure and public projects like roads, schools, or utilities, with repayment sourced from future District income tax revenues. As an emergency resolution, it fast-tracks approval for these bonds to ensure timely project funding under the District's FY2026 budget. This is a routine financing mechanism, not a new policy change, and directly affects District taxpayers through future tax obligations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $1.81B in tax-backed bonds to fund infrastructure/schools with repayment from future income tax revenues, advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly funds road infrastructure via $1.81B bond issuance for capital projects including roads in District's Capital Improvement Plan.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Apr 11, 2025

PR 26-0125: Modification Nos. M0008, M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, and M0013 to Contract No. CW101231 with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution approves six contract modifications (M0008-M0013) to a $1.7 million agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington for case management services supporting families in the District’s Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program. It authorizes payment for services provided from October 2024 through September 2025, ensuring Catholic Charities can continue delivering housing assistance without interruption. The resolution is procedural, focusing solely on contract approval and payment authorization under District budget rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $1.7M payment for housing program, funding essential public services without interruption per existing contract.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingApproves $1.7M contract modifications for Catholic Charities' housing stabilization program, funding direct tenant assistance services to prevent housing disruption.95% confidence