D.C. Law 19-321. Local Budget Autonomy Amendment Act of 2012.
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July 25, 2013
Law 19-321, the “Local Budget Autonomy Amendment Act of 2012,” was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 19-993. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on Dec. 4, 2012, and Dec 18, 2012, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on Jan. 18, 2013, it was assigned Act No. 19-632. Section 5 of D.C. Act 19-632 contained a clause that stated that the act would become law upon its ratification by a majority of the registered qualified electors of the District of Columbia voting in a referendum and following 35 days of congressional review. D.C. Act 19-632 was ratified by the electors of the District of Columbia in a special election held on April 23, 2013, and certified by the District of Columbia Board of Elections on May 8, 2013. D.C. Act 19-632 became effective as law on July 25, 2013, following 35 days of congressional review and assigned Law No. 19-321.