Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-601.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 5-146, the "District of Columbia Right to Overnight Shelter Act of 1984," was submitted to the electors of the District of Columbia on November 6, 1984, as Initiative No. 17. The results of the voting, certified by the Board of Elections and Ethics on November 20, 1984, were 114,698 for the Initiative and 43,966 against the Initiative. It was transmitted to Congress on January 8, 1985, published in the D.C. Register on December 7, 1984, and became law on March 14, 1985.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

Law 16-35, the "Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-103 which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 7, 2005, and July 6, 2005, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 3, 2005, it was assigned Act No. 16-169 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-35 became effective on October 22, 2005.

Delegation of Authority

Delegation of authority under Law 5-146, see Mayor's Order 85-53, May 9, 1985.

Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 5-146 to the Director, Department of Human Services, see Mayor's Order 87-71, March 18, 1987.

Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-197, the "D.C. Emergency Overnight Shelter Amendment Act of 1990", see Mayor's Order 91-71, May 8, 1991.

Miscellaneous Notes

Declaration of an Emergency With Respect to the Urgent Need to Provide Permanent Housing for the Homeless in the District of Columbia: See Mayor's Order 89-204, September 8, 1989.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-602.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-602.1.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Emergency Assistance Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-24, July 14, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 3830).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of General Public Assistance Program Termination Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-21, September 23, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 5760).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 702 of Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Temporary Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-59, March 20, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 2094).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 6 of Self-Sufficiency Promotion Temporary Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-230, April 20, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 4143).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 16(c) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Temporary Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-51, October 30, 2001, law notification 48 DCR 10807).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Emergency Assistance Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-36, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1839), § 2 of the Emergency Assistance Clarification Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-105, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4019), § 2 of the Emergency Assistance Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-425, October 28, 1996, 43 DCR 6141), § 2 of the Emergency Assistance Clarification Second Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-485, January 2, 1997, 44 DCR 630), and § 2 of the Emergency Assistance Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-42, March 31, 1997, 44 DCR 2091).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 3 of the General Public Assistance Program Termination Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-72, May 12, 1997, 44 DCR 2989).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 702 of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-152, October 17, 1997, 44 DCR 6196) and § 702 of the Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-239, January 13, 1998, 45 DCR 508).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 6 of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-372, June 9, 1998, 45 DCR 4270), § 6 of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Legislative Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-425, July 31, 1998, 45 DCR 5682), § 6 of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-552, December 24, 1998, 46 DCR 521), and § 6 of the Self-Sufficiency Promotion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-19, February 17, 1999, 46 DCR 2492).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 16(c) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-55, May 2, 2001, 48 DCR 4390).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 16(c) of Department of Mental Health Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-101, July 23, 2001, 48 DCR 7123).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 116(c) of Mental Health Service Delivery Reform Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-144, October 23, 2001, 48 DCR 9947).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 8-197, the "District of Columbia Emergency Overnight Shelter Amendment Act of 1990," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 8-156, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 12, 1990, and June 26, 1990, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 12, 1990, it was assigned Act No. 8-228 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 11-192, the "Emergency Assistance Clarification Amendment Act of 1996," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-188, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 4, 1996, and July 3, 1996, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 22, 1996, it was assigned Act No. 11-348 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-192 became effective on April 9, 1996.

Law 12-60, the "Fiscal Year 1998 Revised Budget Support Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-353, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on September 8, 1997, and October 7, 1997, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on October 24, 1997, it was assigned Act No. 12-191 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-60 became effective on March 20, 1998.

Law 12-241, the "Self-Sufficiency Promotion Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-558, which was referred to the Committee on Human Services. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 10, 1998, and December 1, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 23, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-573 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-241 became effective on April 20, 1999 .

For Law 14-56, see notes following § 4-204.08.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Miscellaneous Notes

Application of Law 12-60: Section 2002 of D.C. Law 12-60 provided that the act shall apply as of October 1, 1997.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-603.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-146, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-701.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 15-105, see notes following § 4-204.08.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-604.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-146, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-701.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Delegation of Authority

Director, Department of Human Services.--See Mayor's Order 88-65, March 21, 1988.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-605.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-146, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-701.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Delegation of Authority

Director, Department of Human Services.--See Mayor's Order 88-65, March 21, 1988.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-605.1.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 3 of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834) and § 3 of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 504 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

Law 11-52, the "Omnibus Budget Support Act of 1995," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-218, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 19, 1995, and June 6, 1995, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 13, 1995, it was assigned Act No. 11-94 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-52 became effective on September 26, 1995.

Law 11-255, the "Second Technical Amendments Act of 1996," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-905, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 7, 1996, and December 3, 1996, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 24, 1996, it was assigned Act No. 11-519 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-255 became effective on April 9, 1997.

Law 12-81, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-408, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 4, 1997, and December 4, 1997, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 22, 1997, it was assigned Act No. 12-246 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-81 became effective on March 24, 1998.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Editor's Notes

"Be" was inserted in the third sentence of (a) to correct an error in D.C. Law 8-197.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-606.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-146, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-701.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-607.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 5-146, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-701.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-608.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-609.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-610.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-611.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-612.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-613.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-614.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-197, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-702.01.

For Law 16-35, see notes following § 4-701.