Bill
B 26-0262
Overview: Bill B 26-0262, the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Budget Emergency Act of 2025, was published in the DC Register on September 9, 2025 and will expire on November 25, 2025.Purpos
Overview: Bill B 26-0262, the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Budget Emergency Act of 2025, was published in the DC Register on September 9, 2025 and will expire on November 25, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill provides emergency temporary funding for the District of Columbia's local budget in Fiscal Year 2026, ensuring continuity of government operations and public services.
Key Provisions:
- Appropriates $4.2 billion in local funds for the District's FY2026 budget
- Authorizes the Mayor to make necessary expenditures and enter into contracts to maintain government functions
- Waives certain procurement and contracting requirements to expedite the budget process
- Allows the Chief Financial Officer to make necessary transfers between appropriations
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill affects all District government agencies and the residents who rely on their services. It ensures the uninterrupted provision of core public services like education, public safety, transportation, and social programs.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The emergency legislation was introduced on May 27, 2025 and quickly enacted to address the District's impending budget deadline. It will remain in effect for six months, after which the regular FY2026 budget process must be completed.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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