Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.1.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the District of Columbia Government Purchase Card Program Reporting Requirements Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-253, March 17, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4129).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of D.C. Law 16-86, see § 2 of the Contracting and Procurement Reform Task Force Membership Authorization and Qualifications Clarification Temporary Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-120, June 8, 2006, law notification 53 DCR 5358).

Temporary Addition of Section

For temporary (225 day) additions, see § 2 to 8 of the Contracting and Procurement Reform Task Force Establishment Temporary Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16- 86, April 4, 2006, law notification 53 DCR 3345).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission Procurement Exclusion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-497, December 18, 2000, 48 DCR 78).

For temporary (90 day) addition, see §§ 2 to 8 of Contracting and Procurement Reform Task Force Establishment Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-245, December 22, 2005, 53 DCR 271).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of additions, see §§ 2 and 3 of Contracting and Procurement Reform Task Force Membership Authorization and Qualifications Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-299, February 27, 2006, 53 DCR 1879).

For temporary (90 day) addition, see §§ 2 to 8 of Contracting and Procurement Reform Task Force Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-331, March 23, 2006, 53 DCR 2591).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of D.C. Law 16-120, see § 2 of Contracting and Procurement Reform Task Force Membership Authorization and Qualifications Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-406, June 26, 2006, 2006, 53 DCR 5424).

For temporary (90 day) enactment, see §§ 2 to 6 of District of Columbia Contracting and Procurement Reform Task Force Establishment Extension Emergency Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-531, December 4, 2006, 53 DCR 9838).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 6-85, the "District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-191, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 5, 1985 and November 19, 1985, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 3, 1985, it was assigned Act No. 6-110 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 11-259, the "Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 1996," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-705, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 7, 1996, and December 3, 1996, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 3, 1997, it was assigned Act No. 11-526 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-259 became effective on April 9, 1997.

For Law 13-91, see notes following § 2-201.01.

Law 16-122, the "Procurement Practices Timely Competition Assurance and Direct Voucher Prohibition Amendment Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-112 which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on February 7, 2006, and March 7, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on March 30, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-339 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-122 became effective on June 8, 2006.

For Law 17-353, see notes following § 2-218.42.

Law 18-371, the "Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 18-610, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and the Environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 23, 2011, and December 7, 2011, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 3, 2011, it was assigned Act No. 18-723 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 18-371 became effective on April 8, 2011.

Delegation of Authority

Contracting authority for Year 2000 remediation contracts, see Mayor's Order 99-54, March 5, 1999 (46 DCR 2831).

Miscellaneous Notes

Compliance with equal opportunity obligations in contracts: See Mayor's Order 85-85, June 10, 1985.

Limitation of contracting authority for D.C. government offices, departments and agencies: See Mayor's Order 85-110, July 9, 1985.

Emergency procurement to provide temporary housing for homeless families in the District of Columbia: See Mayor's Order 90-199, December 13, 1990.

Demolition and development of the Oyster School building: Section 6(b) of D.C. Law 12-174 authorized the Board of Education to enter into a Development Agreement with a Developer and any other agreement necessary to carry out the purposes of the act, notwithstanding the provisions of this section.

Requirement That All Agencies Prepare an Annual Service Level Agreement (Acquisition Planning Document), see Mayor's Order 2001-88, June 18, 2001 (48 DCR 5978).

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.2.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-85, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.3.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-85, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.4.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3(a) of the Procurement Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-17, Sep. 12, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 5459)

For temporary (225 day) amendment of the School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-318, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4707).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see §§ 3(a) and (e) of the Procurement Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-62, April 15, 1997, 44 DCR 2413), and §§ 3(a) and (e) of the Procurement Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-133, August 12, 1997, 44 DCR 4832).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Procurement Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-374, April 24, 1998, 45 DCR 4338).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission Procurement Exclusion Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-150, December 1, 1999, 46 DCR 10393).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission Procurement Exclusion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-316, April 17, 2000, 47 DCR 2875).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 702 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 702 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 47 DCR 8740).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Advisory Neighborhood Commission Procurement Exclusion Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-12, March 2, 2001, 48 DCR 2498).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 9 of Metropolitan Police Department School Safety and Security Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-496, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8797).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 8 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-596, November 30, 2004, 51 DCR 11219).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 2(b), 3 of School Security Authority Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-728, January 13, 2005, 52 DCR 1954).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 8 of School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-3, January 19, 2005, 52 DCR 2675).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of MPD CCTV Procurement Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 2007 (D.C. Act 17-15, February 20, 2007, 54 DCR 1772).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 8-258 was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 8-643, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 4, 1990, and December 18, 1990, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 27, 1990, it was assigned Act No. 8-343 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 11-117, the "Prison Industries Act of 1996," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-151, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on January 4, 1996, and February 6, 1996, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 26, 1996, it was assigned Act No. 11-221 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-117 became effective on May 8, 1996.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-259, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

Law 12-104, the "Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-363, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 4, 1997, and January 6, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 3, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-280 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-104 became effective on May 8, 1998.

Law 13-172, the "Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Act of 2000," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-679, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 18, 2000, and June 6, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2000, it was assigned Act No. 13-375 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-172 became effective on October 19, 2000.

Law 13-228, the "Advisory Neighborhood Commission Procurement Exclusion Amendment Act of 2000", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-406, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 8, 2000, and December 5, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 21, 2000, it was assigned Act No. 13-504 and transmitted to Both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-228 became effective on April 3, 2001.

Law 15-350, the "School Safety and Security Contracting Procedures Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-725 which was referred to the Committee on Judiciary and the Committee on Education, Libraries and Recreation. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 13, 2004, and December 21, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 19, 2005, it was assigned Act No. 15-745 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-350 became effective on April 13, 2005.

Law 17-9, the "Public Education Reform Amendment Act of 2007", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 17-1, which was referred to Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 3, 2007, and April 19, 2007, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on April 23, 2007, it was assigned Act No. 17-38 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-9 became effective on June 12, 2007.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Miscellaneous Notes

Sections 2, 3 and 5 of D.C. Law 18-368 provides:

"Sec. 2. Definitions.

"For the purposes of this act, the term:

"(1) 'Deed Transfer and Recordation Taxes' means the revenue resulting from the imposition of the taxes under section 303 of the District of Columbia Deed Recordation Tax Act of 1962, approved March 2, 1962 (76 Stat. 11; D.C. Official Code § 42-1103), and section 47-903 of the District of Columbia Official Code.

"(2) 'Developer' means Eastbanc-W.D.C. Partners, LLC., its successors, affiliates, and assigns, either collectively or individually.

"(3) 'District Property' means the West End Library Property, Special Operations/MPD Building Property, and the West End Fire Station Property, as defined in paragraph (9) of this section.

"(4) 'Fund' means the West End Library and Fire Station Maintenance Fund established by section 4.

"(5) 'Fund Managers' means the Chief Librarian of the District of Columbia Public Library and the Mayor.

"(6) 'LDDA' means the Land Development and Disposition Agreement between the District and the Developer pursuant to the West End Parcels Disposition Approval Resolution of 2010, effective July 13, 2010 (Res.18-553; 57 DCR 7623).

"(7) 'Maintenance Agreement' means a West End Library and Fire Station Maintenance Agreement by and among the Fund Managers, and Developer, or its successors, or assigns, and established pursuant to section 5.

"(8) 'Project' means the acquisition, development, construction, installation, and equipping of the multi-use project to be located on the Property, to include:

"(A) A new library, estimated to contain approximately 20,000 gross square feet;

"(B) A new fire station, estimated to contain approximately 16,000 gross square feet;

"(C) A residential building on Square 37 estimated to contain approximately 224,390 gross square feet with approximately 153 units;

"(D) A residential rental building, including affordable housing units in Square 50, subject to public financial assistance;

"(E) Retail space estimated to contain approximately 9,600 gross square feet; and

"(F) Below-grade parking.

"(9) 'Property" means the following parcels of land located in Squares 37 and 50 in the District:

"(A) Square 37, Lot 836 ('West End Library Property');

"(B) Square 37, Lot 837 ('Special Operations/MPD Building Property');

"(C) Square 37, Lot 855 ('Developer Property');

"(D) Square 50, Lot 822 ('West End Fire Station Property'); and

"(E) Related air rights parcels.

"(10) 'West End Fire Station' means a new fire station in Square 50 in the West End to be constructed by the Developer pursuant to the LDDA.

"(11) 'West End Library' means a new neighborhood branch library to be constructed in Square 37 in the West End by the Developer pursuant to the LDDA.

"Sec. 3. Authorization.

"(a) Notwithstanding any statutory and regulatory process established regarding contracting and procurement, the District of Columbia Board of Library Trustees is authorized to procure the services of Developer for the design, development, and construction of that portion of the Project to include the West End Library, subject to a cost cap as established pursuant to agreement between the District and Developer.

"(b) Notwithstanding any statutory regulatory process established regarding contracting and procurement, the Mayor is authorized to procure the services of Developer for the design, development, and construction of that portion of the Project to include the West End Fire Station, subject to a cost cap as established pursuant to agreement between the District and Developer.

"(c)(1) The District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985, effective February 21, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-85; D.C. Official Code § 2-301.01 et seq.), and the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, passed on 2nd reading on December 7, 2010 (Enrolled version of Bill 18-610), shall not apply to the procurement authorized under subsections (a) and (b) of this subsection.

"(2) The regulations set forth in Chapter 43 of Title 19 and Title 27 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations shall not apply to the procurement authorized under subsections (a) and (b) of this subsection."

"Sec. 5. West End Library and Fire Station Maintenance Agreement.

"(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Mayor and the Board of Library Trustees are authorized to enter into a maintenance agreement with a contractor to provide supplemental maintenance services to the West End Library and West End Fire Station in order to:

"(1) Maintain the cleanliness and operability of the exterior facade of the West End Fire Station and West End Library to at least the same standards as the larger buildings of which they are a part;

"(2) Maintain the cleanliness and operability of the interior of the West End Fire Station and West End Library, including lighting, window coverings, floors and floor coverings, bathrooms and other public spaces, FF&E, and the HVAC systems to at least the same standards as the larger buildings of which they are a part;

(3) Pay for supplemental external building and grounds maintenance;

"(4) Pay for property, casualty, and liability insurance (premiums and deductibles) attributable to the new library and fire station components of the Project (including common elements); and

"(5) Provide a capital replacement reserve for the new library and the new fire station as determined to be needed by the Chief Librarian of the District of Columbia Public Library and the Mayor.

"(b)(1) The District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985, effective February 21, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-85; D.C. Official Code § 2-301.01 et seq.), and the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, passed on 2nd reading on December 7, 2010 (Enrolled version of Bill 18-610), shall not apply to the Maintenance Agreement.

"(2) The regulations set forth in Chapter 43 of Title 19 and Title 27 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations shall not apply to the Maintenance Agreement."

Effective Dates

Section 203(c) of Pub. L. 109-356, as amended by Pub. L. 110-5, § 21073(h), provides: "This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect [October 16, 2007]."

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.5.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3(b) of the Procurement Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-17, September 12, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 5459)

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see §§ 2 through 4 of the Vendor Payment and Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, and Mental Illness Coverage Temporary Act of 1998 (D.C. Law 12-181, March 26, 1999, law notification 46 DCR 3407).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Chief Technology Officer Year 2000 Remediation Procurement Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Law 13-17, July 17 1999, law notification 46 DCR 6314).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Vendor Payment Authorization Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-130, May 2, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 4405).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Procurement Practices Vendor Payment Revised Approval Authorization Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-100, March 10, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3620).

Emergency Act Amendments

Provision for payment of vendors: For temporary allowance of the District of Columbia government to receive and pay valid claims for certain vendors who provided goods and services to the Department of Human Services from October 1, 1994, through July 31, 1995, without benefit of a valid written contract, see §§ 2 to 6 of the Vendor Payment Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-84, June 30, 1995, 42 DCR 3567).

For temporary provisions allowing the District to receive and pay valid claims for certain vendors who provided goods and services to certain District agencies between October 1, 1994 and July 31, 1995, without benefit of a valid written contract, see §§ 2 to 6 of the Equitable Relief for Vendors Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-121, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4115).

For temporary allowance of the District government to receive and pay valid claims of certain persons and vendors who provided goods and services to J.B. Johnson Nursing Center November 20, 1995, through November 29, 1995, without the benefit of a valid written contract with the District government, see §§ 2 to 6 of the Equitable Relief for Certain Persons and Vendors of J.B. Johnson Nursing Center Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-186, January 25, 1996, 43 DCR 382).

For temporary allowance, on an emergency basis, of the District of Columbia government to receive and pay valid claims for certain vendors who provided goods or services to the Department of Human Services without benefit of a valid written contract, see §§ 2-7 of the Vendor Payment Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-491, January 13, 1997, 44 DCR 754).

For temporary allowance, on an emergency basis, of the District of Columbia government to receive and pay valid claims for certain vendors who provided goods or services to the District without benefit of a valid written purchase order or contract, see §§ 2-4 of the Vendor Payment and Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, and Mental Illness Coverage Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-396, September 16, 1998, 45 DCR 6952).

For temporary authorization for the District of Columbia Public Library to pay outstanding invoices, see §§ 2 and 3 of the District of Columbia Public Library Vendor Payment Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-102, July 2, 1997, 44 DCR 4197).

For temporary authorization for the District of Columbia Public Library to pay outstanding invoices for goods and services procured during Fiscal Year 1996 through March 1, 1997, but not received until after March 1, 1997, for which the required purchase orders have not been entered into the Financial Management System, see §§ 2-4a of the Public Library Vendor Payment Extension Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-157, October 16, 1997, 44 DCR 6046).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(b) of the Procurement Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-62, April 15, 1997, 44 DCR 2413), and § 3(b) of the Procurement Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-133, August 12, 1997, 44 DCR 4832).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 202(a) of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-401, July 13, 1998, 45 DCR 4794) and § 202(a) of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-564, January 12, 1999, 46 DCR 669).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(b) of the Procurement Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-374, April 24, 1998, 45 DCR 4338).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 202(a) of the Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-41, March 31, 1999, 46 DCR 3446).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Vendor Payment Authorization Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-242, January 28, 2002, 49 DCR 1028).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Procurement Practices Vendor Payment Revised Approval Authorization Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-236, November 25, 2003, 50 DCR 10905).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Procurement Practices Vendor Payment Revised Approval Authorization Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-377, February 19, 2004, 51 DCR 2639).

For temporary (90 day) authorization of payment, see § 2 of Hawk One Security, Inc. Payment Authorization Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-363, May 5, 2008, 55 DCR 5683).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-85, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 8-258, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.04.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-259, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.04.

Law 12-175, the "Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Support Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-618, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 5, 1998, and June 2, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 23, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-399 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-175 became effective on March 26, 1999.

Law 12-264, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-804, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 10, 1998, and December 1, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 7, 1999, it was assigned Act No. 12-626 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-264 became effective on April 20, 1999.

Law 13-313, the "Technical Amendments Act of 2000", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-879, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 5, 2000, and December 19, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 19, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 13-574 and transmitted to Both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-313 became effective on June 19, 2001.

Law 14-281, the "Procurement Practices Vendor Payment Authorization Amendment Act of 2002", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-469, which was referred to Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 3, 2002, and December 17, 2002, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 22, 2003, it was assigned Act No. 14-615 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-281 became effective on April 4, 2003.

Law 15-105, the "Technical Amendments Act of 2003", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-437, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 4, 2003, and December 2, 2003, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 6, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-291 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-105 became effective on March 13, 2004.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Delegation of Authority

Amendment of Mayor's Order 86-44 Delegation of Contracting Authority, see Mayor's Order 88-2, December 15, 1987.

Amendment of Mayor's Order 86-45, Delegation of Small Purchase Authority, see Mayor's Order 88-102, December 15, 1987.

Delegation of contracting authority, see Mayor's Order 88-193, August 19, 1988; Mayor's Order 88-273, December 30, 1988, as amended by Mayor's Order 89-215, September 27, 1989 and Mayor's Order 90-94, July 3, 1990; Mayor's Order 90-178, November 19, 1990; Mayor's Memorandum 89-46, November 29, 1989; Mayor's Order 91-92, June 7, 1991; Mayor's Order 92-153, December 1, 1992.

Amendment of Mayor's Order 90-178, Delegation of contracting authority: See Mayor's Order 95-45, March 23, 1995.

Delegation of contracting authority: See Mayor's Order 95-168, December 7, 1995.

Amendment of Mayor's Order 90-178, Delegation of Contracting Authority: See Mayor's Order 96-83, June 20, 1996 (43 DCR 3510).

Amendment of Mayor's Order 90-178, Delegation of Contracting Authority: See Mayor's Order 96-136, September 9, 1996 (43 DCR 5043).

Amendment of Mayor's Order 90-178, Delegation of Contracting Authority: See Mayor's Order 96-152, October 17, 1996 (43 DCR 5855).

Amendment of Mayor's Order 90-178, Delegation of Contracting Authority; Delegation of Personnel Authority; and Establishment of Position of Administrator in the Commission on Mental Health Services: See Mayor's Order 96-172, December 9, 1996 (43 DCR 6973).

Miscellaneous Notes

Amendment of Mayor's Order 96-172, Establishing Position of Administrator in the Commission on Mental Health Services; Appointment of Interim Administrator; Duties of Administrator: See Mayor's Order 97-6, January 9, 1997 (44 DCR 357).

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.5a.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Council Contract Approval Modification Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-88, February 13, 1996, law notification 43 DCR 1314).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Council Contract Approval Modification Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-190, April 9, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 2385).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Establishment of Council Contract Review Criteria Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12- 78, March 24, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 2113).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Chief Financial Officer Approval of Payment of Goods and Services Temporary Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Law 17-282, December 24, 2008, law notification 56 DCR 891).

Temporary Addition of Section

For temporary (225 day) additions, see §§ 2 and 3 of the Unauthorized Contract Stop Payment Temporary Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-139, March 23, 2010, law notification 57 DCR 3378).

For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 1302 of the Fiscal Year 2010 Balanced Budget Support Temporary Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-222, September 24, 2010, law notification 57 DCR 9859).

For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of the District Settlement Payment Integrity Temporary Act of 2010 (D.C. Law 18-277, December 7, 2010, law notification 57 DCR 12021).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Council Contract Approval Modification Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 Congressional Adjournment Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-7, March 3, 1997, 44 DCR 1621).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Establishment of Council Contract Review Criteria Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-214, December 16, 1997, 44 DCR 1), and see § 2 of the Establishment of Council Contract Review Criteria Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-305, March 20, 1998, 45 DCR 2277).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Chief Technology Officer Year 2000 Remediation Procurement Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-38, March 22, 1999, 46 DCR 3015).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Chief Technology Officer Year 2000 Remediation Procurement Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-38, March 22, 1999, 46 DCR 3015).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission Procurement Exclusion Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-47, December 1, 1999, 46 DCR 5481).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Chief Technology Officer Year 2000 Remediation Procurement Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-106, July 9, 1999, 46 DCR 6028).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 102 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 102 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-376, July 24, 2000, 47 DCR 6574).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 102 of the Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13-438, October 20, 2000, 46 DCR 8740).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2102 of Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2001 (D.C. Act 14-124, August 3, 2001, 48 DCR 7861).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 3404 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-453, July 23, 2002, 49 DCR 8026).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2202 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Emergency Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-544, December 4, 2002, 49 DCR 11700).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2202 of the Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-27, February 24, 2003, 50 DCR 2151).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2202 of Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-103, June 20, 2003, 50 DCR 5499).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of Council Review Extension Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-514, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8981).

For temporary (90 day) amendment, see § 2 of Chief Financial Officer Approval of Payment of Goods and Services Emergency Amendment Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17- 519, September 30, 2008, 55 DCR 11009).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1031 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-187, August 26, 2009, 56 DCR 7374).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 1091, 1191 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see §§ 1091, 1191 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).

For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 1302 of Fiscal Year 2010 Balanced Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-450, June 28, 2010, 57 DCR 5635).

For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 1302 of Fiscal Year 2010 Balanced Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-531, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8109).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1152 of Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-463, July 2, 2010, 57 DCR 6542).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 8-257 was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 8-645, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 4, 1990, and December 18, 1990, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 27, 1990, it was assigned Act No. 8-342 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 9-55 was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 9-295. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on September 17, 1991, and October 1, 1991, respectively. Vetoed by the Mayor on November 1, 1991, it was reenacted, following council's override of the Mayor's veto on November 5, 1991, and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 9-136, the "District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985 Council Contract Approval Procedures Amendment Act of 1992," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 9-312, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 7, 1992, and May 6, 1992, respectively. Vetoed by the Mayor on May 22, 1992, and overridden by Council on June 2, 1992, it was assigned Act No. 9-222 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 9-136 became effective on July 28, 1992.

Law 10-255, the "Technical Amendments Act of 1994," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10-673, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 21, 1994, and July 5, 1994, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 25, 1994, it was assigned Act No. 10-302 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-255 became effective on May 16, 1995.

Law 12-265, the "Establishment of Council Contract Review Criteria, Alley Closing, Budget Support, and Omnibus Regulatory Reform Amendment Act of 1998," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-144. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 7, 1998, and June 2, 1998, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 23, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-397 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-265 became effective on April 27, 1999.

Law 13-38, the "Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Act of 1999," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-161, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 11, 1999, and June 22, 1999, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 8, 1999, it was assigned Act No. 13-111 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-38 became effective on October 20, 1999.

For Law 13-91, see notes following § 2-201.01.

For Law 13-172, see notes following § 2-301.04.

Law 14-28, the "Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Support Act of 2001", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-144, which was referred to the Committee Of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 1, 2001, and June 5, 2001, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 29, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 14-85 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-28 became effective on October 3, 2001.

Law 14-190, the "Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Act of 2002", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-609, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 7, 2002, and June 4, 2002, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 3, 2002, it was assigned Act No. 14-403 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-190 became effective on October 1, 2002.

Law 14-307, the "Fiscal Year 2003 Budget Support Amendment Act of 2002", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-892, which was referred to the Committee on the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on October 1, 2002, and November 7, 2002, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 4, 2002, it was assigned Act No. 14-543 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-307 became effective on June 5, 2003.

For Law 16-91, see notes following § 2-218.54.

For Law 16-191, see notes following § 2-218.02.

For Law 18-111, see notes following § 2-218.50.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Resolutions

Resolution 14-86, the "Contract with Greater Southeast Community Hospital to Establish the D.C. Healthcare Alliance Disapproval Emergency Resolution of 2001", was approved effective April 27, 2001.

Miscellaneous Notes

Sections 2 and 5 of D.C. Law 17-290 provides:

"Sec. 2. The Mayor transmitted to the Council a request for Council approval of a proposed lease agreement ('Lease') by which, subject to certain conditions contained in the Lease, the District will lease a portion of the Benning-Stoddert Recreation Center property, consisting of Lot 807, Square 5407, and portions of Lots 802, 803, 812, and 25, Square 5402, as further defined in Exhibit A to the Lease ('Property'), for a term of 70 years (including option years) to the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation, a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation, to be used for recreational purposes."

"Sec. 5. The Lease and the Memorandum of Agreement shall be exempt from the District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985, effective February 21, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-85; D.C. Official Code § 2-301.01 et seq.)."

Short title: Section 1090 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle J of title I of the act may be cited as the "Criteria for Council Review of Contract Options Clarification Amendment Act of 2009".

Short title: Section 1190 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle T of title I of the act may be cited as the "Transportation Procurement Practices Amendment Act of 2009".

Short title: Section 1151 of D.C. Law 18-223 provided that subtitle P of title I of the act may be cited as the "Transportation Procurement Practices Amendment Act of 2010".

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.5b.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 701 of the Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Temporary Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 10-253, March 23, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1652).

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see §§ 2 through 4 of the Department of Corrections Privatization Facilitation Temporary Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11-149, July 20, 1996, law notification 43 DCR 4354).

Temporary Addition of Section

For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 through 4 of the District Employee Protection Temporary Act of 2009 (D.C. Law 17-386, March 31, 2009, law notification 56 DCR 3452).

Emergency Act Amendments

Fleet Management Services of the Metropolitan Police Department: For temporary provisions concerning the privatization of Fleet Management Services in the Metropolitan Police Department, see § 701 of the Multiyear Budget Spending Reduction and Support Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-389, December 29, 1994, 42 DCR 197).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Tenant Representative Services Facilitation Emergency Exemption Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-3, February 24, 1997, 44 DCR 1605).

For temporary exemption from the requirements of the District of Columbia Procurement Practices Act of 1985 privatization initiatives of the Department of Corrections to contract-out food, medical, inmate finance, and canteen services, and time and attendance responsibilities, and to contract for the sale and lease-back of the Correctional Treatment Facility, see §§ 2-4 of the Department of Corrections Privatization Facilitation Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-251, April 15, 1996, 43 DCR 2135), §§ 2-4 of the Department of Corrections Privatization Facilitation Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-305, July 24, 1996, 43 DCR 4200), and §§ 2-4 of the Department of Corrections Privatization Facilitation Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-29, March 18, 1997, 44 DCR 1897).

For temporary repeal of the Department of Corrections Procurement and Privatization Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-220, February 23, 1996, 43 DCR 1176), see § 5 of the Department of Corrections Privatization Facilitation Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-29, March 18, 1997, 44 DCR 1897).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1192(a) of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-486, August 2, 2004, 51 DCR 8236).

For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 1192(a) of Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-594, October 26, 2004, 51 DCR 11725).

For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 2 of District Employee Protection Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-645, January 8, 2009, 56 DCR 898).

Legislative History of Laws

Law 10-79, the "Privatization Procurement and Contract Procedures Amendment Act of 1993," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10-285, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on September 21, 1993, and November 2, 1993, respectively. Vetoed by the Mayor on November 19, 1993, Council overrode the veto on December 7, 1993, and the Bill was assigned Act No. 10-153 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-79 became effective on March 19, 1994.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-78, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.05c.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-98, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.05c.

Law 13-274, the "Equity in Contracting Amendment Act of 2000", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-751, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 5, 2000, and December 15, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 16, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 13-568 and transmitted to Both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-274 became effective on April 4, 2001.

Law 15-205, the "Fiscal Year 2005 Budget Support Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-768, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 14, 2004, and June 29, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 2, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-487 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-205 became effective on December 7, 2004.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Miscellaneous Notes

Privatization of Government Services Task Force: D.C. Law 10-240 provided that the Mayor shall appoint a Privatization of Government Services Task Force that will examine the potential benefits of privatizing certain government services and programs.

Short title of subtitle R of title I of Law 15-205: Section 1191 of D.C. Law 15-205 provided that subtitle R of title I of the act may be cited as District of Columbia Auditor Statutory Audit Requirements Amendment Act of 2004.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.5c.

Legislative History of Laws

Law 11-98, the "Budget Support Act of 1995," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 11-440, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 7, 1995, and December 5, 1995, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 26, 1995, it was assigned Act No. 11-181 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 11-98 became effective on March 5, 1996.

For D.C. Law 13-274, see notes following § 2-301.05b.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.5d.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-78, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.05c.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-98, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.05c.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.5e.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3(c) of the Procurement Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-17, September 12, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 5459)

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2 of the Chief Procurement Officer Qualification Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-67, March 20, 1998, law notification 45 DCR 2102).

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary amendment of section, see § 3 of the Procurement Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-62, April 15, 1997, 44 DCR 2413) and § 3(c) of the Procurement Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-133, August 12, 1997, 44 DCR 4832).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2 of the Chief Procurement Officer Qualification Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-185, October 31, 1997, 44 DCR 6962).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(c) of the Procurement Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-374, April 24, 1998, 45 DCR 4338).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-259, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

Law 12-82, the "Chief Procurement Officer Qualification Amendment Act of 1997," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 12-366, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 4, 1997, and December 16, 1997, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 8, 1998, it was assigned Act No. 12-249 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 12-82 became effective on March 24, 1998.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.04.

Law 13-49, the "Criminal Code and Clarifying Technical Amendments Act of 1999," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-61, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 2, 1999, and April 13, 1999, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on May 13, 1999, it was assigned Act No. 13-69 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-49 became effective on October 19, 1999.

For Law 13-91, see notes following § 2-201.01.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 16-122, see notes following § 2-301.01.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.6.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-85, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 1-1181.7.

Temporary Amendments of Section

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 6(a) of South Africa Sanctions Repeal Act of 1993 (D.C. Law 10-75, March 8, 1994, law notification 41 DCR 1518)

For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3(d) of the Procurement Reform Temporary Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Law 12-17, September 12, 1997, law notification 44 DCR 5459)

Emergency Act Amendments

For temporary repeal of the Department of Corrections Procurement and Privatization Exemption Emergency Amendment Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-220, February 23, 1996, 43 DCR 1176), see § 2 of the Department of Corrections Privatization Facilitation Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-29, March 18, 1997, 44 DCR 1897).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 3(d) of the Procurement Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-62, April 15, 1997, 44 DCR 2413), and § 3(d) of the Procurement Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-133, August 12, 1997, 44 DCR 4832).

For temporary amendment of section, see § 2(d) of the Procurement Reform Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 1998 (D.C. Act 12-374, April 24, 1998, 45 DCR 4338).

For temporary (90-day) amendment of section, see § 2(a) of the Procurement Practices Human Care Agreement Emergency Amendment Act of 2000 (D.C. Act 13- 348, June 5, 2000, 47 DCR 5009).

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 6-85, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

Law 6-116 was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 6-165, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 11, 1986 and March 25, 1986, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on April 8, 1986, it was assigned Act No. 6-151 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.

Law 10-134, the "South Africa Sanctions Repeal Act of 1994," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 10-427, which was referred to the Committee on Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 1, 1994, and April 12, 1994, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on April 28, 1994, it was assigned Act No. 10-234 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 10-134 became effective on June 28, 1994.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-259, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.01.

For legislative history of D.C. Law 12-104, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 2-301.04.

Law 13-155, the "Procurement Practices Human Care Agreement Amendment Act of 2000," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 13-353, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on April 4, 2000, and May 3, 2000, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on May 19, 2000, it was assigned Act No. 13-353 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 13-155 became effective on September 16, 2000.

For D.C. Law 13-274, see notes following § 2-301.05b.

Law 14-284, the "Energy and Operational Efficiency Performance-Based Contracting Amendment Act of 2002", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-720, which was referred to Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 3, 2002, and December 17, 2002, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on January 22, 2003, it was assigned Act No. 14-618 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-284 became effective on April 4, 2003.

For Law 15-105, see notes following § 2-301.05

Law 15-281, the "Energy Star Efficiency Amendment Act of 2004", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 15-440, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on November 9, 2004, and December 7, 2004, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on December 29, 2004, it was assigned Act No. 15-673 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 15-281 became effective on April 5, 2005.

For Law 16-122, see notes following § 2-301.01.

Law 16-305, the "People First Respectful Language Modernization Act of 2006", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 16-664, which was referred to Committee on the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 20, 2006, and July 11, 2006, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 17, 2006, it was assigned Act No. 16-437 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 16-305 became effective on April 24, 2007.

Law 17-173, the "Procurement of Natural Gas and Electricity Exemption Amendment Act of 2008", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No.17-361 which was referred to the Committee on Workforce Development and Government Operations. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on March 4, 2008, and April 1, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on April 17, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-357 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-173 became effective on June 5, 2008.

For Law 17-353, see notes following § 2-218.42.

Law 18-64, the "Procurement Practices Amendment Act of 2009", as introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 18-7, which was referred to the Committee on Government Operations and the Environment. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on June 30, 2009, and July 14, 2009, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on July 28, 2009, it was assigned Act No. 18-160 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 18-64 became effective on October 22, 2009.

For history of Law 18-371, see notes under § 2-301.01.