Budget & Taxes

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

B 26-0532: Senior Citizen Tax Cap Transfer Amendment Act of 2025

This bill (B 26-0532) allows District seniors aged 65+ who own their primary residence to transfer their existing property tax cap credit to a new home purchased within 12 months. It directly affects seniors moving to a new primary residence, preventing steep tax increases they currently face when selling their capped-property home. Key provisions include: (1) transferring the tax credit value percentage-for-percentage to the new home, and (2) permitting seniors to combine ownership shares across multiple family members to meet the 50% ownership requirement. This change aims to make housing transitions more affordable for seniors needing to downsize, relocate for health reasons, or move to safer, more accessible homes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax relief for seniors by transferring caps to new homes, preventing tax increases and aligning with tax relief for middle/low-income groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Credits Tags Seniors

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introduced · District of Columbia · Legislature Dec 2, 2025

PR 26-0427: Department of Parks and Recreation Funding Reprogramming Request No. 26-0097 Disapproval Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This resolution disapproves a $7 million reprogramming request that would shift funds from the Anacostia pool replacement and Congress Heights Recreation Center modernization projects to complete the Southeast Tennis Learning Center. It declares an emergency because the reprogramming would automatically be approved on December 21, 2025, unless the Council acts. The Council aims to prevent delays to the Anacostia and Congress Heights projects, which are already delayed, and ensure funding for youth-focused recreation spaces. This procedural resolution directly affects the District of Columbia's Department of Parks and Recreation budget allocation for FY 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDisapproves reprogramming that would shift $7M from Anacostia/Congress Heights projects to tennis center, preserving funding for essential recreation facilities.90% confidence

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 1, 2025

PR 26-0220: Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia and the University of the District of Columbia Faculty Association/National Education Association Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This emergency resolution approves the Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and its faculty union (UDC Faculty Association/NEA) for the period October 2022-September 2025. It establishes new salary structures with discipline-specific pay bands for faculty ranks (e.g., Professor, Associate Professor), includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for fiscal year 2025, and provides longevity-based "continuity pay" increases (1.5%-7.5% based on years of service). The agreement directly affects approximately 214 UDC faculty members and will cost UDC $3.8 million in fiscal year 2025, totaling $14.8 million over the agreement period. The resolution bypasses standard legislative timelines to implement these compensation terms urgently.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApproves state funding for UDC faculty salaries and 3% COLA, directly increasing public sector spending on personnel costs within state budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationApproves faculty salary increases including 3% COLA and longevity pay, directly supporting educator compensation and retention in higher education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves union contract with salary increases, cost-of-living adjustment, and longevity pay - directly strengthens faculty compensation and collective bargaining rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jul 10, 2026

B 26-0356: Prenatal and Postpartum Remote Patient Monitoring Clarification Amendment Act of 2025

This bill clarifies that the District of Columbia's Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF) must cover and reimburse remote patient monitoring for specific health metrics during pregnancy and up to 12 months postpartum. It specifically requires coverage for remote monitoring of blood pressure and blood glucose levels, directly affecting pregnant individuals and new mothers in DC who manage conditions like gestational hypertension (8.5% prevalence) or gestational diabetes (5% prevalence). The amendment narrows the scope of the 2013 Telehealth Reimbursement Act to focus exclusively on these two health metrics, addressing prior budget concerns about broad digital health coverage. This change aims to improve maternal health outcomes by enabling early complication detection, as supported by studies showing 43% better postpartum blood pressure control with such monitoring.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates DHCF to cover/reimburse remote monitoring, increasing government spending on essential healthcare programs for pregnant individuals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates DHCF coverage/reimbursement for remote monitoring of pregnancy/postpartum conditions, expanding access to essential care for high-risk patients with gestational hypertension/diabetes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Women's Health

in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

B 26-0416: Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2025

The Displacement Prevention Amendment Act of 2025 increases the maximum amount of the District's Schedule H tax credit for renters and homeowners in four specific census tracts (73.04, 74.04, 98.04, and 104) that have high poverty rates and housing cost burdens. It allows eligible residents in these areas to claim a tax credit up to twice the current maximum, helping them offset housing costs. This targeted relief primarily affects low-income households in Ward 8 - where nearly 58% of residents are rent-burdened - and other high-risk neighborhoods. The bill aims to prevent displacement by providing immediate financial stability for residents most vulnerable to eviction.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax credit max for low-income renters/homeowners in high-poverty areas, providing direct tax relief to offset housing costs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases Schedule H tax credit up to double for low-income residents in high-poverty census tracts to offset housing costs, directly advancing affordable housing access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · District of Columbia · Legislature Mar 3, 2026

B 26-0445: Small Retailer Property Tax Credit Expansion Amendment Act of 2025

This bill increases the maximum annual property tax credit for small retail businesses in Washington, D.C., from $10,000 to $20,000, effective for tax years ending December 31, 2026, and beyond. It directly affects small retailers with under $3 million in annual revenue, including neighborhood restaurants and shops struggling with rising costs. The key mechanism raises the credit amount in the tax code, allowing these businesses to reduce their property taxes or rent paid for property taxes. The change is automatic and applies annually with cost-of-living adjustments, without creating new requirements for businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax credit for small retailers ($10k→$20k), providing direct tax relief to qualifying businesses under $3M revenue, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Jun 27, 2025

PR 26-0219: Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia and the University of the District of Columbia Faculty Association/National Education Association Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

This bill is an emergency resolution to approve the Ninth Master Agreement between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and its faculty union (UDC Faculty Association/NEA). It directly affects UDC faculty covered by the agreement, providing a new salary structure for Fiscal Year 2025, a 3% cost-of-living adjustment, catch-up payments for promotions from 2022-2024, and service-based pay increases. The resolution declares an emergency to fast-track approval of these compensation terms, which UDC claims are necessary to retain and attract faculty in a competitive higher education market. The agreement itself covers the period October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill approves salary increases and cost-of-living adjustments for UDC faculty, requiring government spending on public education. Directly funds a public service through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationApproves new faculty compensation with 3% COLA, catch-up pay, and service increases, directly supporting higher education staff benefits and retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApproves salary increases, 3% COLA, and catch-up payments for UDC faculty via union agreement, advancing wages and collective bargaining outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 10, 2025

PR 26-0308: Salary Schedule Changes for Non-Union, Uniformed Police Officials of the Metropolitan Police Department Emergency Approval Resolution of 2025

This resolution approves equal pay for non-union, uniformed police officials in the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) by retroactively applying a 4.5% salary increase to match unionized officers' pay scales. It covers fiscal years 2024 (retroactive to October 8, 2023), 2025 (retroactive to October 6, 2024), and 2026 (effective October 5, 2025). The changes affect non-union MPD officers in specific ranks (e.g., Lieutenants and Captains) under the "Police Service" pay schedule, ensuring their base pay, retention allowances, and longevity payments align with unionized counterparts. The resolution takes effect October 1, 2025, after approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates retroactive salary increases for non-union police officers, increasing government spending on public safety personnel through fiscal adjustments.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates retroactive pay increase to match unionized officers' salaries, advancing wage equity for non-union police officers and strengthening compensation rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Employment Discrimination

signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Oct 1, 2025

B 26-0053: Vacant to Vibrant to Amendment Act of 2025

This bill creates several programs to address vacant and blighted properties in Washington, D.C. It requires the Department of Aging and Community Living to develop a "tangled title" information sheet for heirs inheriting property, which funeral homes must provide to survivors within five days of a death. The bill also establishes tax credits and abatements for renovating Class 3 and 4 properties (typically residential or commercial buildings), creates a single-family home rehabilitation program, and allows payment plans for delinquent real property taxes. These provisions directly affect property owners, heirs, and funeral service providers by streamlining property transfers, reducing blight, and incentivizing rehabilitation of underused buildings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax credits/abatements for property renovation, directly providing tax relief to property owners and incentivizing fiscal investment in housing rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax credits for rehabilitating residential properties and establishes single-family home rehabilitation program, directly advancing housing development and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development

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