District of ColumbiaDistrict may issue energy efficiency bonds without $250 million cap
For up to 90 days after mayoral approval, the District may issue energy efficiency bonds without the $250 million total borrowing limit in this section.
What it does
The District may issue energy efficiency bonds without this section’s $250 million limit on the total amount borrowed. The emergency act remains in effect for no more than 90 days.
Argument forDuring the emergency act, the District could use bonds to pay for more energy efficiency work if it needs to borrow above $250 million.
Argument againstIf the District issues bonds beyond $250 million in total, it might have more money to repay.
More detail
The District may issue energy efficiency bonds without the $250 million total borrowing limit in this section. This covers bonds the District issues under the Energy Efficiency Financing Act of 2010. The act takes effect after mayoral approval and remains in effect for no more than 90 days.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 2Act A26-0235 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000064, Expires on Mar 19, 2026Latest
- 2025
- Dec 22Returned from Mayor
- Dec 19Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0235, Expires on Mar 19, 2026Became Law
- Dec 17Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jan 02, 2026To Governor
- Dec 16Final ReadingMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading. Result: pass.Legislature
- Dec 16Retained by the Council
- Dec 15B26-0535 Introduced by Councilmember Allen at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
Environment & EnergyTaxes & Budget