Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 17, 2026

B 26-0749: Wealth Proceeds Tax Amendment Act of 2026

The Wealth Proceeds Tax Amendment Act of 2026 proposes a new 3 percent surcharge on passive income, such as capital gains, dividends, and interest, for high-income District of Columbia residents. This tax would apply to individuals earning over $400,000 annually and married couples earning over $500,000, targeting wealth generated without active labor. The legislation amends the local tax code to create a permanent provision for this surcharge, which is estimated to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for the city's general fund. By taxing unearned income from investments, the bill aims to broaden the tax base and reduce reliance on funding cuts to essential services like housing and healthcare.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill introduces a surcharge on high-income passive income, increasing revenue for state budget and fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing State Budget

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 21, 2026

B 26-0661: Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act of 2026, proposes a budget plan for the District of Columbia government for the upcoming fiscal year. It directly affects city residents, public schools, police and fire departments, small businesses, and healthcare recipients by allocating funds to support their services. Key provisions include increasing per-student funding for public schools, providing resources to hire and equip public safety officers, reducing business fees, and expanding healthcare benefits for low-income residents. The budget aims to address economic challenges like slower growth and federal job losses while maintaining core city services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funds to public schools, public safety, and essential services, directly advancing the budget topic.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates funds to hire and equip public safety officers, which strengthens law enforcement capabilities under the Criminal Justice topic.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases per-student funding for public schools, directly strengthening education resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Policing

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 21, 2026

B 26-0658: Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Portion Budget Request Act of 2026

This bill requests federal funding for the District of Columbia's Fiscal Year 2027 budget, submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser to the DC Council. The proposed budget aims to address economic challenges such as reduced federal employment and slower population growth while supporting key city services. Key provisions include increasing per-student education funding, maintaining public safety resources, reducing business fees, and expanding healthcare benefits for residents. The legislation seeks to allocate funds for school modernization, public safety equipment upgrades, and programs assisting low-income families and seniors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly requests federal funding to support city services, increase education funding, and reduce business fees.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly requests increased per-student education funding to address economic challenges and support key city services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly includes expanding healthcare benefits for residents, indicating a supportive stance toward healthcare access.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 26, 2026

B 26-0663: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funds to increase education funding, support public safety, reduce business fees, and expand healthcare, directly strengthening the budget topic.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly allocates funds to increase per-student education funding and upgrade school infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes investments in housing initiatives and homelessness prevention programs within the revised budget.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Homelessness

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 7, 2026

B 26-0660: Fiscal Year 2027 Local Budget Emergency Act of 2026

This bill proposes the Fiscal Year 2027 Local Budget for Washington, DC, which allocates funds to support public education, public safety, economic growth, and health care services. It directly affects city residents, schools, police and fire departments, small businesses, and healthcare recipients by adjusting funding levels and introducing new programs. Key provisions include increasing per-student funding, expanding career education and tutoring, maintaining police and fire department resources, reducing business fees, and adding dental and vision benefits to health plans. The budget also invests in modernizing public facilities and addressing homelessness through shelter improvements and bridge housing programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funds for public education, safety, and healthcare, directly advancing budgetary goals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases per-student funding and expands career education and tutoring programs for public schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 7, 2026

B 26-0662: 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.

Topics ✓ 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 State Budget Homelessness

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 17, 2026

PR 26-0640: Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Local Budget Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This bill is a procedural resolution that formally declares a fiscal emergency for the District of Columbia's 2026 budget year. It directly affects the District government by authorizing the Mayor to submit a revised budget plan to the Council amid slower economic growth and reduced federal revenue. The resolution serves as a procedural step to enable the adoption of the Grow DC budget, which outlines spending priorities for education, public safety, and economic development. By declaring the emergency, the bill allows the city to adjust its financial planning to address current economic challenges without changing specific policy details.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes a revised budget to fund essential services like education and public safety amid revenue shortfalls, promoting fiscal stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Tags Emergency Management

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 7, 2026

B 26-0659: Fiscal Year 2027 Local Budget Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Fiscal Year 2027 Local Budget Act of 2026, proposes a budget plan for the District of Columbia government to fund city services and operations for the upcoming fiscal year. The legislation directly affects all DC residents by allocating funds to public education, public safety, healthcare access, and economic development programs. Key provisions include increasing per-student funding for schools, supporting police and fire department resources, expanding health benefits for low-income residents, and reducing business fees to encourage local economic growth. The budget aims to address current economic challenges such as slower population growth and federal job losses while maintaining essential city services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates funds for public education, safety, and healthcare, directly advancing budget and fiscal management goals.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly increases per-student funding for DC public schools, directly advancing education resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 22, 2025

B 26-0263: Fiscal Year 2025 Revised Local Budget Emergency Act of 2025

This bill is a budget proposal addressing a $1 billion revenue shortfall caused by federal job losses (40,000 jobs) over four years. It directly affects DC residents by reallocating funds to key priorities: $30 million for police hiring and crime technology, $2.8 billion for schools, and $160 million for affordable housing. Key mechanisms include reducing the Universal Paid Leave tax from 0.75% to 0.72%, funding tech industry incentives ($2.2 million for DC Tech Ecosystem Fund), and pausing certain building regulations to spur economic growth. The proposal aims to "rightsizing" spending to match revenue growth while maintaining core services like public safety and education. It is part of the Mayor’s FY 2026 budget submission, not a finalized law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces Universal Paid Leave tax (0.75%→0.72%) and allocates $2.8B to schools, $30M for police, $160M for housing - directly funding public services and providing tax relief.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAllocates $30M for police hiring and crime technology, directly funding law enforcement within criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2.8 billion directly to schools from budget reallocation, explicitly increasing education funding as a key priority.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports Housing$160M explicitly allocated to affordable housing directly funds housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces Universal Paid Leave tax rate (0.75% → 0.72%), supporting worker benefits under labor/employment policy75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $2.2M to DC Tech Ecosystem Fund for tech industry incentives, directly advancing technology development and innovation in the district.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Policing Affordable Housing Paid Leave

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Sep 17, 2025

B 26-0340: Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2025

This bill is an emergency measure to implement the District of Columbia's Fiscal Year 2026 budget. It authorizes the reallocation of existing funds across various city programs to support budget priorities without requiring new taxes or revenue. Key provisions include clarifying grant administration for human services, adjusting fees for building conversions, expanding recreational facility assessments, and modifying funding for education programs like early childhood literacy and public charter schools. The bill directly affects District government operations, public service providers, and residents relying on city-funded programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReallocation of existing funds without new taxes supports fiscal management and funds education programs like early childhood literacy.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationModifies education funding for early childhood literacy and public charter programs, indicating direct support for educational initiatives within budget reallocation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget