Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaIntroduced
B 260663: Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Local Budget Temporary Act of 2026
Phil Mendelson
B 260663 status: Introduced — Final Reading, CC (updated Sep 22, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
This bill enacts a temporary revision to the District of Columbia's fiscal year 2026 local budget to allow continued government operations while the final budget is being completed.
Who is affected
All city departments, public services, and government functions that rely on local funding for operation.
Requirements and enforcement
Requires an interim budget framework to be followed by executive departments.
Costs and funding
The specific budgetary impact is not stated in the source summary.
When it takes effect
This is a temporary measure effective for the period until the permanent fiscal year 2026 budget is enacted.
Potential benefits
Ensures that government services and city operations are not interrupted during the budgetary finalization process.
Risks and tradeoffs
The use of temporary acts reduces the duration and depth of public scrutiny compared to permanent budget legislation.
What is still unknown
The exact dollar amounts shifted, specific departments affected, and underlying reasons for the revision are unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Maintains service continuity during budget finalization
- Provides fiscal flexibility for city operations
- Allows for rapid reallocation of municipal funds
Risks
- Temporary budget measures create fiscal uncertainty
- Risk of resource misallocation during interim periods
- Potential lack of comprehensive long-term planning
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures legal compliance for city spending
- Provides a legislative record of fiscal adjustments
- Requires active City Council oversight
Risks
- Temporary acts can bypass extended public review
- Speed of legislation may limit public engagement
- Complexity obscures long-term fiscal changes
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Budgetary impacts depend entirely on unreviewed line-item allocations.
Analysis scope
Source text is limited to an OpenStates abstract summary.
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