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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 2025 budget.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT ..................................................... 5
SUBTITLE A. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
AUTHORITY .......................................................................................................................... 5
SUBTITLE B. PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACROSS-THE-
BOARD INCREASE STANDARD ....................................................................................... 6
SUBTITLE C. MEDICAL CAPTIVE CLAIMS RESERVE ............................................. 6
SUBTITLE D. OPEN MEETINGS ACT ENFORCEMENT ............................................. 6
SUBTITLE E. LOBBYING FEES AND PENALTIES ....................................................... 7
SUBTITLE F. TERMINATION OF GRANT AGREEMENTS ........................................ 7
SUBTITLE G. OFFICE FOR THE DEAF, DEAFBLIND, AND HARD OF HEARING
MANDATE EXPANSION ..................................................................................................... 8
SUBTITLE H. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS. ................................................................................................................ 9
SUBTITLE I. OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL LITIGATION SUPPORT
FUND ..................................................................................................................................... 12
SUBTITLE J. LGBTQ AFFAIRS OFFICE ............................................................................. 13
SUBTITLE K. ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS FUNDING
FLEXIBILITY ...................................................................................................................... 14
SUBTITLE L. FALSE CLAIMS ACT CLARIFICATION .............................................. 17
SUBTITLE M. VPART GRANT......................................................................................... 17
SUBTITLE N. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AUTHORITY ...................................... 18
SUBTITLE O. RECEPTION AND REPRESENTATION AUTHORIZATION ........... 18
SUBTITLE P. RESIDENCY WAIVERS FOR DISTRIC IT WORKERS ..................... 18
TITLE II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION ....................................... 19
SUBTITLE A. DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ........................................... 19
SUBTITLE B. VITALITY FUND AMENDMENT ........................................................... 19
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SUBTITLE C. LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM ACCOUNTS .................. 22
SUBTITLE D. EVENTS DC EXPENDITURES ............................................................... 25
SUBTITLE E. EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REPORTS ....... 25
SUBTITLE F. CENTRAL WASHINGTON ACTIVATION PROGRAM ..................... 26
SUBTITLE G. RETAIL RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM .......................................... 29
SUBTITLE H. HOUSING SUBSIDY CONTRACT EXTENSIONS .............................. 30
SUBTITLE I. CREATIVE AND OPEN SPACE MODERNIZATION TAX REBATE
PROGRAM ........................................................................................................................... 31
SUBTITLE J. WORLDPRIDE GRANTS .......................................................................... 31
SUBTITLE K. WALTER REED DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE .............................. 32
SUBTITLE L. EVENTS DC GRANTS .............................................................................. 32
SUBTITLE M. HOUSING PRESERVATION FUND ...................................................... 33
SUBTITLE N. RELIEF FOR RIVER EAST AT GRANDVIEW CONDOMINIUM
OWNERS ............................................................................................................................... 34
SUBTITLE O. FEDERAL CITY SHELTER AND CCNV REDEVELOPMENT
PLANNING ........................................................................................................................... 37
SUBTITLE P. HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE ACCESS ........................................ 37
SUBTITLE Q. DC LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT ...................................... 39
SUBTITLE R. LRSP VOUCHER PRIORITIZATION.................................................... 41
SUBTITLE S. CHINATOWN LONG-TERM LEASE INCENTIVES ........................... 42
SUBTITLE T. NATIONAL THEATRE ACQUISITION ................................................ 44
SUBTITLE U. DMPED GRANTS ...................................................................................... 45
TITLE III. PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE ....................................................................... 45
SUBTITLE A. HOUSING FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FUND
CLARIFICATION ................................................................................................................ 45
SUBTITLE B. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION ...................................... 46
SUBTITLE C. DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE GRANT-
MAKING AUTHORITY...................................................................................................... 46
SUBTITLE D. FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE TRAINING ................................................. 47
SUBTITLE E. COORDINATED INTAKE AND REFERRALS ..................................... 47
TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM ......................................................................... 49
SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA ............................. 49
SUBTITLE B. HEALTHY SCHOOLS FUND .................................................................. 53
SUBTITLE C. DCPS SCHOOL REPROGRAMMING ................................................... 54
SUBTITLE D. DC PUBLIC LIBRARY LEASING AUTHORITY ................................. 54
SUBTITLE E. LIBRARY LOCATION AUTHORITY .................................................... 55
SUBTITLE F. GROW YOUR OWN PROGRAM ............................................................ 55
SUBTITLE G. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING PILOT ......................................................... 55
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SUBTITLE H. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE ADMINISTRATION ................................ 56
SUBTITLE I. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR PAY EQUITY .............................. 56
SUBTITLE J. POVERTY COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ............... 62
SUBTITLE K. ROSEMOUNT CENTER .......................................................................... 62
SUBTITLE L. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE PROGRAM ................................................ 63
SUBTITLE M. CAREER READY EARLY SCHOLARS PROGRAM ......................... 64
SUBTITLE N. SCHOOL CONNECT PILOT PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND
TRANSITION PLAN ........................................................................................................... 65
SUBTITLE O. UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MATCHING
GRANT .................................................................................................................................. 67
SUBTITLE P. SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING............. 67
SUBTITLE Q. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION AND DUAL ENROLLMENT .................................................................... 68
SUBTITLE R. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EARLY LITERACY EDUCATION
TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................... 70
SUBTITLE S. PR HARRIS BUILDING AND SITE ........................................................ 74
SUBTITLE T. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT ....................................... 74
SUBTITLE U. SENIOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT ........................... 75
SUBTITLE V. PERMANENT POSITION FOR STUDENT AND TEACHER
WELLNESS........................................................................................................................... 75
SUBTITLE W. TRUANCY GRANTS ................................................................................ 76
TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES ............................................................................ 76
SUBTITLE A. DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT RATES ....................... 76
SUBTITLE B. JUVENILE JUSTICE FACILITIES OVERSIGHT ............................... 77
SUBTITLE C. MEDICAID INPATIENT FUND AND DIRECTED PAYMENTS ....... 78
SUBTITLE D. MEDICAID OUTPATIENT FUND AND DIRECTED PAYMENTS ... 82
SUBTITLE E. MEDICAID HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT SUPPLEMENTAL
PAYMENT AND HOSPITAL INPATIENT RATE SUPPLEMENT ADJUSTMENTS
................................................................................................................................................. 86
SUBTITLE F. GRANDPARENT AND CLOSE RELATIVE CAREGIVER
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY EXPANSION ........................................................................ 87
SUBTITLE G. RAPID RE-HOUSING ............................................................................... 89
SUBTITLE H. HEALTHY DC FUND................................................................................ 91
SUBTITLE I. NOT-FOR-PROFIT HOSPITAL CORPORATION SUBSIDY.............. 91
SUBTITLE J. CAREER MOBILITY ACTION PLAN PROGRAM .............................. 92
SUBTITLE K. PROBLEM GAMBLING PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT ACT ....... 92
SUBTITLE L. ANIMAL CONTROL ................................................................................. 93
SUBTITLE M. CHILDCARE FOR PREGNANT AND BIRTHING PARENTS
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GRANTS ................................................................................................................................ 93
SUBTITLE N. DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND COMMUNITY LIVING GRANT . 94
SUBTITLE O. GROCERY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM .............................................. 94
SUBTITLE P. MENTAL HEALTH COURT URGENT CARE CLINIC ...................... 95
SUBTITLE Q. OPIOID ABATEMENT DIRECTED FUNDING ................................... 97
SUBTITLE R. PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REFORM AMENDMENT ....................... 97
SUBTITLE S. SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STUDENT PEER
EDUCATOR PILOT ............................................................................................................ 98
SUBTITLE T. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
TARGETED OUTREACH GRANTS ................................................................................ 98
SUBTITLE U. SEXUAL HEALTH PEER EDUCATORS GRANT ............................... 99
SUBTITLE V. TOBACCO USE CESSATION INITIATIVES ..................................... 100
SUBTITLE W. HOME VISITING REIMBURSEMENT ELIGIBILITY .................... 101
SUBTITLE X. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT ............................. 102
SUBTITLE Y. DC HEALTH GRANT ............................................................................. 102
TITLE VI. OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ...................................................... 103
SUBTITLE A. UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS FOR EXCAVATION WORK IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ................................................................................................ 103
SUBTITLE B. RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARD ........................ 104
SUBTITLE C. VISION ZERO PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY FUND ..... 104
SUBTITLE D. WATER POLLUTION CONTROL THIRD-PARTY REVIEW ........ 105
SUBTITLE E. GREENER GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS ........................................... 106
SUBTITLE F. DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS . 107
SUBTITLE G. CLEAN CURBS PILOT PROGRAM .................................................... 109
SUBTITLE H. MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX ........................................................ 109
SUBTITLE I. STRENGTHING TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATION, AND
RESPONSIBILITY CLARIFICATION ........................................................................... 110
SUBTITLE J. VEHICLE BOOT COST PARITY .......................................................... 119
SUBTITLE K. TAXICAB RATE STRUCTURE ............................................................ 119
SUBTITLE L. SECURITIES AND BANKING REGULATORY FUND TRANSFER
ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................... 120
SUBTITLE M. DOEE GRANT ......................................................................................... 120
SUBTITLE N. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRUST FUND UTILIZATION ................ 120
SUBTITLE O. DISTILLERY FEES ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 122
TITLE VII. FINANCE AND REVENUE ............................................................................... 122
SUBTITLE A. COMBINED REPORTING ..................................................................... 122
SUBTITLE B. EXCESS CENTRAL COLLECTION UNIT REVENUE ..................... 123
SUBTITLE C. DEPOSIT OF DEED RECORDATION AND TRANSFER TAXES .. 123
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SUBTITLE D. EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT MATCH LEVEL ......................... 124
SUBTITLE E. BABY BONDS ........................................................................................... 125
SUBTITLE F. SALES AND USE TAX............................................................................. 126
SUBTITLE G. EXCESS DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS ................................. 128
SUBTITLE H. CAPITAL ARTS BUDGETING ............................................................. 128
SUBTITLE I. HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TAX ABATEMENT ............... 129
SUBTITLE J. OPERATING FUNDS IN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN130
SUBTITLE K. EXCESS BALLPARK FEE REVENUE ................................................ 131
SUBTITLE L. RIGHT-OF-WAY FEE, GAS TAX, AND GAS DEPOSITS ................ 132
SUBTITLE M. NON-LAPSING ACCOUNT REPEALS ............................................... 133
SUBTITLE N. NON-LAPSING FUND CONVERSIONS .............................................. 134
SUBTITLE O. QHTC MODIFCATION .......................................................................... 135
SUBTITLE P. CORPORATE SHORT-TERM STAY HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN 135
SUBTITLE Q. RULE 736 REPEALS ............................................................................... 137
SUBTITLE R. SPORTS WAGERING ............................................................................. 137
SUBTITLE S. KAPPA ALPHA PSI INC. REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION .. 143
SUBTITLE T. MYPHEDUH FILMS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION EXTENSION
............................................................................................................................................... 143
SUBTITLE U. CLEAN HANDS ........................................................................................ 144
SUBTITLE V. INCOME TAX SECURED AND MUNICIPAL BONDS ..................... 145
SUBTITLE W. SMALL RETAILER PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ............................... 145
SUBTITLE X. FISCAL STABILIZATION AND CASH FLOW RESERVES ............ 149
SUBTITLE Y. REAL PROPERTY TAX ......................................................................... 151
SUBTITLE Z. GALA HISPANIC THEATRE TAX REBATE ..................................... 155
SUBTITLE AA. CHILD TAX CREDIT ........................................................................... 156
SUBTITLE BB. STUDIO THEATRE TAX EXEMPTION AMENDMENT ............... 158
SUBTITLE CC. SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION PROVISIONS ............................ 159
TITLE VIII. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ....................................................................... 160
TITLE IX. APPLICABILITY; FISCAL IMPACT; EFFECTIVE DATE ......................... 162
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
act may be cited as the “Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Support Act of 2024”.
TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT
SUBTITLE A. OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY
Sec. 1001. Short title.
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This subtitle may be cited as the “Office of the Inspector General Law Enforcement
Authority Amendment Act of 2024”.
Sec. 1002. Section 23-501(2) of the District of Columbia Official Code is amended by
striking the phrase “; or the Fire Marshal” and inserting the phrase “employees of the Office of
the Inspector General charged with conducting an investigation of an alleged felony and
consistent with the authority granted under § 1-301.115a(f-1); or the Fire Marshal” in its place.
SUBTITLE B. PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACROSS-THE-
BOARD INCREASE STANDARD
Sec. 1011. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Public Sector Workers’ Compensation Across-the-
Board Increase Clarification Amendment Act of 2024”.
Sec. 1012. Section 2341(b) of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive
Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139; D.C. Official Code § 1-
623.41(b)), is amended by striking the phrase “a claimant’s service or specific pay schedule” and
inserting the phrase “the Career Service salary schedule” in its place.
SUBTITLE C. MEDICAL CAPTIVE CLAIMS RESERVE
Sec. 1021. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Captive Insurance Agency Amendment Act of 2024”.
Sec. 1022. Section 11(c) of the District of Columbia Medical Liability Captive Insurance
Agency Establishment Act of 2008, effective July 18, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-196; D.C. Official
Code § 1-307.90(c)), is amended by striking the phrase “Captive Trust Fund” and inserting the
phrase “Medical Captive Insurance Claims Reserve Fund” in its place.
SUBTITLE D. OPEN MEETINGS ACT ENFORCEMENT
Sec. 1031. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Open Meetings Enforcement Amendment Act of
2024”.
Sec. 1032. Section 409(e) of the Open Meetings Act, effective March 31, 2011 (D.C.
Law 18-350; D.C. Official Code § 2-579(e)), is amended by striking the figure “$250” and
inserting the figure “$500” in its place.
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SUBTITLE E. LOBBYING FEES AND PENALTIES
Sec. 1041. Short title.
This subtitle may be cited as the “Lobbying Fees and Penalties Reform Amendment Act
of 2024”.
Sec. 1042. The Board of Ethics and Gov