D.C. Code § 1-301.47a: Fiscal impact statements.

(a)

(1)

Notwithstanding any other law, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, all permanent bills and resolutions shall be accompanied by a fiscal impact statement before final adoption by the Council.

(2)

The fiscal impact statement shall include the estimate of the costs which will be incurred by the District as a result of the enactment of the measure in the current and each of the first four fiscal years for which the act or resolution is in effect, together with a statement of the basis for such estimate.

(b)

Permanent and emergency acts which are accompanied by fiscal impact statements which reflect unbudgeted costs, shall be subject to appropriations prior to becoming effective.

(c)

Applicability. — Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to:

(1)

Emergency declaration resolutions;

(2)

Ceremonial resolutions;

(3)

Confirmation or appointment resolutions;

(4)

Sense of the Council resolutions; and

(5)

Resolutions that express simple determinations, decisions, or directions of the Council of a special or temporary character as provided for in § 1-204.12(a).