B23-0871 - Protecting Business and Workers from COVID-19 Temporary Amendment Act of 2020
Date introduced: 07/27/20 Status: Under Council Review
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0871
B23-0617 - Housing Finance Agency Conflict of Interest Prevention Amendment Act of 2020
As introduced Bill 23-617 prevents conflicts of interest with members of the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency by prohibiting the use of District government funding programs while serving the Agency.
Date introduced: 01/21/20 Status: Under Council Review
Supporters: T. White, Cheh, Grosso, Allen, Gray
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0617
B23-0570 - First Source Resident Employment Amendment Act of 2019
As introduced Bill 23-570 requires the Department of Employment Services ("DOES") to permit organizations to provide DOES with qualified candidates for inclusion in the First Source Register. The register was established to ensure that District residents are given priority for new jobs created by municipal financing and development programs. It requires DOES to proactively identify individuals who are "hard to serve" and to develop standard operating procedures for its role in First Source. Among other things, it requires that the workforce intermediary program be used exclusively for First Source projects or contracts.
Date introduced: 12/03/19
Supporters: R. White, Bonds, Nadeau, Gray, T. White
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0570
B23-0436 - First Source Community Accountability Amendment Act of 2019
As introduced Bill 23-436 requires special hiring agreements be completed prior to the beginning of a project. It must be accepted by the Department of Employment Services ("DOES") and posted on the Department's website. Reports providing information on every First Source project DOES is monitoring shall be submitted to the Council quarterly. It also requires an online list of current First Source projects.
Date introduced: 11/17/19
Supporters: Nadeau, Todd, Bonds, Cheh, R. White, T. White, Mendelson, Evans, McDuffie
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0436
B23-0494 - Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2019
As introduced Bill 23-494 bans the use of non-compete provisions in employment agreements and workplace policies. It also protects employees' right to make a complaint or file a court case and it bars employers from retaliating against employees who inquire about their rights. Among other things, it specifies statutory penalties and relief for noncompliance.
Date introduced: 10/08/19
Supporters: Silverman, Evans, Allen, T. White, Cheh, Nadeau, Bonds, Mendelson, Gray
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0494
B23-0041 - Taxpayer Advocate Act of 2019
As introduced it establishes the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate as an independent agency. The agency mission is to assist taxpayers in resolving complex tax problems with the District that have not been resolved through normal channels.
Date introduced: 01/08/19
Supporters: Todd, R. White, Bonds, Grosso, Nadeau, Allen, Cheh, Evans
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0041
B23-0042 - Substandard Construction Relief Amendment Act of 2019
As introduced it requires Construction Code violators who damage adjoining property be ordered to repair the damage or pay restitution to the owner.
Date introduced: 01/08/19
Supporters: Bonds, Evans, Cheh, T. White, Todd, Nadeau, R. White, McDuffie, Gray, Allen, Mendelson
Full text: https://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B23-0042