The District of Columbia Council has declared an emergency to amend section 5710 of Title 3 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, which pertains to expanded financial reporting requirements for certain boards and commissions. This resolution, known as the District of Columbia Boards and Commissions Financial Reporting Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, aims to clarify the applicability date for these requirements. The Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA) identified around 45 boards and commissions whose members are required to file annual financial disclosures, prompting the need for these expanded reporting requirements.

In May 2025, the Council enacted temporary legislation to delay the implementation of these requirements until January 1, 2026, allowing for further consideration of the issue. However, this temporary legislation is set to expire on April 3, 2026. The emergency resolution seeks to align the applicability date of the expanded reporting requirements with the expiration of the temporary legislation, ensuring that there is adequate time for the Council to review the permanent legislation currently under consideration. The resolution is effective immediately and was adopted after a single reading due to the urgent circumstances outlined.