United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 1254 (97th)
District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act
Introduced
23 January 1981
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Referred to House Committee on District of Columbia.
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Summary
District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act - Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to grant autonomy for the District of Columbia government over expenditures of funds derived from revenues of the District government. Authorizes the Council of the District of Columbia to establish the maximum amount of funds to be allocated to the District of Columbia court system. Prohibits the Council from specifying the purposes for which such funds may be expended. Sets forth procedures by which the Council shall exercise control over its budget processes. Extends the loan authority of the District to borrow from the U.S. Treasury. Directs the Council to pass, within 120 days after the enactment of this Act, a budget and accounting act for the District.
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summary · EN · 23 January 1981
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/1254
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/97/hr/1254