State Bills: District of Columbia

Supporting Local Business Enterprises Emergency Declaration Resolution

The DC Council adopted emergency legislation (PR26-0559) amending the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Act of 2005 to strengthen requirements for local business enterprises. The resolution establishes new penalty structures requiring beneficiaries to pay the difference between required and actual CBE subcontracting amounts, prohibits subcontracting to entities with ownership interests, and expands the definition of beneficiary to include non-profit entities. The legislation also creates uniform enforcement hearing procedures and invoicing requirements.

Supporting Local Business Enterprises Temporary Amendment Act

The D.C. Council introduced B26-0608, the Supporting Local Business Enterprises Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, amending the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005. The bill proposes a new penalty structure requiring beneficiaries to pay the difference between required and actual CBE subcontracting amounts, prohibits subcontracting to entities with ownership interests, and expands the beneficiary definition to include non-profit entities.

Public Alley Closure and Building Restriction Line in Square 2319

The DC Council is considering Bill 26-371 to close a portion of public alley at 5931 Utah Avenue NW in Square 2319 and extend the existing building restriction line over the closed alley segment. The bill, introduced by Councilmember Lewis George and referred to the Committee of the Whole, has completed committee markup and first reading but remains under Council review as of March 31, 2026.