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AN ACT
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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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To enact and amend provisions of law necessary to support the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT ..................................................... 4
SUBTITLE A. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FUNDS ............................... 4
SUBTITLE B. ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION SUPPORT
FLEXIBILITY ........................................................................................................................ 5
SUBTITLE C. SCHOOL AND PARK 311 EXPANSION CLARIFICATION ................ 5
SUBTITLE D. SCHOOL SECURITY AND TRANSPARENCY ...................................... 6
SUBTITLE E. AUDITOR COMPENSATION .................................................................... 7
TITLE II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION ......................................... 7
SUBTITLE A. SECURITIES AND BANKING REGULATORY TRUST FUND .......... 7
SUBTITLE B. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
PROCUREMENT CLARIFICATION ................................................................................. 8
SUBTITLE C. HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AMENDMENT ......... 9
SUBTITLE D. GREAT STREETS AMENDMENT ACT OF 2023 .................................. 9
SUBTITLE E. TAX ABATEMENTS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HIGH-
NEED AREAS ....................................................................................................................... 10
SUBTITLE F. DMPED GRANT PROGRAMS ................................................................. 10
SUBTITLE G. DOWNTOWN HOUSING ......................................................................... 12
SUBTITLE H. CREATIVE AND OPEN SPACE MODERNIZATION ......................... 14
SUBTITLE I. OFFICE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FUND AND
BUDGET................................................................................................................................ 14
SUBTITLE J. TOURISM RECOVERY TAX ................................................................... 15
SUBTITLE K. OFFICE OF CABLE TELEVISION, FILM, MUSIC, AND
ENTERTAINMENT ............................................................................................................. 16
SUBTITLE L. EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY............................................................................................................... 17
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SUBTITLE M. EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS REPORTING AND
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 17
SUBTITLE N. HOUSING AUTHORITY ACCOUNTABILITY .................................... 18
SUBTITLE O. HOUSING AUTHORITY FINANCIAL REPORTING ......................... 21
SUBTITLE P. TARGETED HISTORIC PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE ................. 22
SUBTITLE Q. COMMISSION ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES LARGE
CAPITAL PROJECTS......................................................................................................... 22
SUBTITLE R. HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF DISTRICT PROPERTIES ............ 24
SUBTITLE S. PUBLIC HOUSING STABILITY ............................................................. 24
SUBTITLE T. HOUSING PRODUCTION TRUST FUND ............................................. 27
TITLE III. PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE ....................................................................... 27
SUBTITLE A. FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE
PRESUMPTIVE DISABILITY ELIGIBILITY EXPANSION ........................................ 27
SUBTITLE B. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS ......................................................... 28
SUBTITLE C. PUBLIC SAFETY GRANTS ..................................................................... 28
SUBTITLE D. FORENSIC SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY
REPORTING STRUCTURE............................................................................................... 31
TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEMS ...................................................................... 32
SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA ............................. 32
SUBTITLE B. EDUCATION TO EMPLOYMENT DATA SYSTEM ........................... 36
SUBTITLE C. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE IMPLEMENTATION FUND .................. 38
SUBTITLE D. CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 39
SUBTITLE E. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION COMPENSATION ........................ 40
SUBTITLE F. LIBRARY COLLECTIONS ACCOUNT ................................................. 40
SUBTITLE G. PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TEACHER COMPENSATION ......... 41
SUBTITLE H. WARD 4 LIBRARIES ................................................................................ 42
SUBTITLE I. COMMUNITY ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL SPACE PILOT
PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................... 43
SUBTITLE J. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION GRANTS .............. 44
SUBTITLE K. UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FUNDING ....... 44
SUBTITLE L. PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTHY FOOD CURRICULUM GRANTS ..... 45
SUBTITLE M. SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING ........... 45
SUBTITLE N. OUT OF SCHOOL TIME OFFICE GRANT AUTHORITY ................ 46
SUBTITLE O. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR PAY EQUITY INCREASES .... 46
SUBTITLE P. REPEAL OF OSSE SPECIAL FUNDS .................................................... 47
SUBTITLE Q. DCPS EDUCATOR EXIT SURVEY REPORT ...................................... 48
SUBTITLE R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPANT FOOD PURCHASE
AUTHORIZATION.............................................................................................................. 50
SUBTITLE S. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE PILOT PROGRAM......................................... 51
SUBTITLE T. SCHOOL SAFETY COORDINATION ................................................... 54
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SUBTITLE U. CONSERVATION OF APPROPRIATIONS TO DCPS ........................ 56
TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................ 57
SUBTITLE A. WARDS 2 AND 3 SENIOR WELLNESS CENTERS ............................. 57
SUBTITLE B. MEDICAID PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT ...................................... 57
SUBTITLE C. GRANDPARENT AND CAREGIVER SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY
EXPANSION ......................................................................................................................... 59
SUBTITLE D. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................ 59
SUBTITLE E. FIRST-TIME MOTHERS HOME VISITING PROGRAM .................. 61
SUBTITLE F. SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STUDENT PEER
EDUCATOR PILOT ............................................................................................................ 61
SUBTITLE G. DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TARGETED
OUTREACH GRANTS ........................................................................................................ 64
SUBTITLE H. DC HEALTH GRANT ............................................................................... 65
SUBTITLE I. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT ................................ 65
SUBTITLE J. NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL CORPORATION AND FISCAL
MANAGEMENT BOARD EXENSION ............................................................................. 65
SUBTITLE K. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE FINANCE GRANTS ................ 68
TITLE VI. OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ....................................................... 68
SUBTITLE A. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND CANNABIS BOARD MEMBER
COMPENSATION ............................................................................................................... 68
SUBTITLE B. DC WATER FACILITY WORK FUND .................................................. 69
SUBTITLE C. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION COMPENSATION....................... 69
SUBTITLE D. MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE ........................................... 70
SUBTITLE E. CONGESTION PRICING STUDY UPDATE ......................................... 71
SUBTITLE F. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRUST FUND RIGHTSIZING .................. 72
SUBTITLE G. CLEAN CURBS PILOT PROGRAM ...................................................... 73
SUBTITLE H. DIGITAL DISPATCH ............................................................................... 74
SUBTITLE I. K STREET TRANSITWAY FUNDING .................................................... 75
SUBTITLE J. FOUNDRY BRANCH TROLLEY TRESTLE ......................................... 75
SUBTITLE K. PUBLIC RESTROOMS PILOT PROGRAM ......................................... 75
SUBTITLE L. GREATER U STREET PERFORMANCE PARKING ZONE .............. 77
SUBTITLE M. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ACTION PLAN CLARIFICATION .. 79
SUBTITLE N. MARION BARRY AVENUE REVITALIZATION AND
BEAUTIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 80
SUBTITLE O. VESSEL TITLING FEES AND TAXES .................................................. 80
TITLE VII. FINANCE AND REVENUE ................................................................................. 81
SUBTITLE A. RULE 736 REPEALS ................................................................................. 81
SUBTITLE B. BALLPARK FUND EXCESS REVENUE ............................................... 81
SUBTITLE C. DEDICATED REVENUE ADJUSTMENTS ........................................... 81
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SUBTITLE D. FISCAL STABILIZATION RESERVE ................................................... 85
SUBTITLE E. DESIGNATED FUND TRANSFERS ....................................................... 85
SUBTITLE F. NEW HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TAX ABATEMENT ...... 87
SUBTITLE G. DEDICATED TAX ADJUSTMENT ........................................................ 88
SUBTITLE H. EVENTS DC................................................................................................ 88
SUBTITLE I. SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION PROVISIONS .................................. 89
SUBTITLE J. REVISED REVENUE ................................................................................. 91
TITLE VIII. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ......................................................................... 93
TITLE IX. APPLICABILITY; FISCAL IMPACT; EFFECTIVE DATE ........................... 94
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
act may be cited as the “Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Support Act of 2023”.
TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT
SUBTITLE A. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FUNDS
Sec. 1001. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Office of the Attorney General Funds Amendment Act
of 2023”.
Sec. 1002. The Attorney General for the District of Columbia Clarification and Elected
Term Amendment Act of 2010, effective May 27, 2010 (D.C. Law 18-160; D.C. Official Code §
1-301.81 et seq.), is amended as follows:
(a) Section 106b (D.C. Official Code § 1-301.86b) is amended as follows:
(1) Subsection (c) is amended as follows:
(A) Paragraph (1)(B) is amended by striking the phrase “$6 million” and
inserting the phrase “$7 million” in its place.
(B) Paragraph (2) is amended by striking the phrase “$7 million” and
inserting the phrase “$9 million” in its place.
(2) Subsection (d)(3)(A) is amended by striking the phrase “$19 million” both
times it appears and inserting the phrase “$23.5 million” in its place.
(b) Section 106c (D.C. Official Code § 1-301.86c) is amended as follows:
(1) Subsection (b) is amended as follows:
(A) Paragraph (1) is amended to read as follows:
“(1) Awards of restitution for property lost or damages suffered by consumers for
which the District is responsible for distribution made under court orders, judgments, or
settlements in actions or investigations under D.C. Official Code § 28-3909(a);”.
(B) Paragraph (2) is amended to read as follows:
“(2) Awards on behalf of aggrieved employees for which the District is
responsible for distribution made under court orders, judgments, or settlements in actions or
investigations under section 6(a)(2)(A)(iii) of An Act To provide for the payment and collection
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of wages in the District of Columbia, approved August 3, 1956 (70 Stat. 977; D.C. Official Code
§ 32-1306(a)(2)(A)(iii)), and;”.
(2) Subsection (c)(1) is amended by striking the phrase “court order, judgment, or
settlement in an action or investigation” and inserting the phrase “court orders, judgments, or
settlements in actions or investigations” in its place.
(3) Subsection (e)(3) is amended to read as follows:
“(3) After paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection have been completed, any
excess funds shall be treated as follows:
“(A) Any excess funds remaining from an award that are designated to
named individuals shall be treated as unclaimed property pursuant to the Revised Uniform
Unclaimed Property Act of 2021, effective November 13, 2021 (D.C. Law 24-45; D.C. Official
Code § 41-151.01 et seq.); and
“(B) Any other excess funds remaining from an award shall remain in the
Fund and may be used, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 each fiscal year, for any purpose
provided for in subsection (c) of this section.”.
SUBTITLE B. ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION SUPPORT
FLEXIBILITY
Sec. 1011. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Advisory Neighborhood Commission Support
Flexibility Amendment Act of 2023”.
Sec. 1012. The lead-in language of section 16a(c) of the Advisory Neighborhood
Commissions Act of 1975, effective December 3, 2020 (D.C. Law 23-14; D.C. Official Code §
1-309.13a(c)), is amended to read as follows:
“(c) Money in the Fund shall be used by the OANC to provide services and supports to
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, which may include:”.
SUBTITLE C. SCHOOL AND PARK 311 EXPANSION CLARIFICATION
Sec. 1021. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “School and Park Facilities and Grounds 311 Expansion
Amendment Act of 2023”.
Sec. 1022. Section 6072 of the School and Park Facilities and Grounds 311 Expansion
Act of 2018, effective October 30, 2018 (D.C. Law 22-168; D.C. Official Code § 10-721), is
amended as follows:
(a) Designate the existing text as subsection (a).
(b) A new subsection (b) is added to read as follows:
“(b) Beginning October 1, 2023, in addition to the service requests under subsection (a)
of this section, the Mayor shall permit persons to submit requests via the District’s 311 system to
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address broken equipment, grounds maintenance, and overflowing recycling at Department of
Parks and Recreation and District of Columbia Public Schools facilities and grounds that are
maintained by the Department of General Services.”.
SUBTITLE D. SCHOOL SECURITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Sec. 1031. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “School Security and Transparency Amendment Act of
2023”.
Sec. 1032. Section 1028e of the Department of General Services Establishment Act of
2011, effective September 21, 2022 (D.C. Law 24-167; D.C. Official Code § 10-551.07e), is
amended as follows:
(a) Subsection (a) is amended by striking the phrase “campus facility maintenance work
orders,” and inserting the phrase “campus facility maintenance work orders not exempted by
subsection (e)(2) of this section,” in its place.
(b) Subsection (b) is amended by striking the phrase “facility maintenance work orders,”
and inserting the phrase “facility maintenance work orders not exempted by subsection (e)(2) of
this section,” in its place.
(c) A new subsection (e) is added to read as follows:
“(e)(1) For each District of Columbia Public School facility, the Department shall work
with the principal or the principal’s designee and members of the local school advisory team to
conduct a comprehensive assessment of the facility’s compliance with the following security
objectives at least once per year:
“(A) All interior doors to instructional and regularly used administrative
spaces shall close automatically and lock securely;
“(B) All exterior doors shall close automatically and lock securely;
“(C) All exterior windows shall lock or latch from the interior in a manner
that allows school personnel to secure the windows to prevent improper entry;
“(D) Public address systems shall be clearly audible in all instructional
and regularly used administrative spaces;
“(E) Fire alarm systems shall be in full working order; and
“(F) Security surveillance systems shall be fully operational, with properly
installed and oriented cameras, intrusion alarms, and proper connections to a central security
operations hub.
“(2) The Department shall withhold work order data regarding any deficiency
identified under paragraph (1) of this subsection, including security vulnerabilities at Department
of Parks and Recreation facilities, from disclosure pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this
section.
“(3)(A) The Department shall transmit on a monthly basis to the chairperson of
the Council committee with jurisdiction over the Department a status update on any work orders
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for which data has been withheld from public disclosure pursuant to paragraph (2) of this
subsection.
“(B) The Department shall present information withheld from public
disclosure pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection to the Council at a closed-door briefing
convened by the chairperson of the Council committee with jurisdiction over the Department.
“(C) Council briefings held pursuant to this paragraph shall be exempt
from the requirements of the Open Meetings Act, effective March 31, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-350;
D.C. Official Code § 2-571 et seq.).”.
Sec. 1033. Section 204(a) of the Freed