District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Vacancy Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 1246 District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Vacancy Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 1246

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Vacancy Act - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require the District of Columbia Treasurer (who is a Deputy Chief Financial Officer) to serve as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the event that there is a vacancy in the Office of Chief Financial Officer because the CFO has died, resigned, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the Office.

Authorizes the Mayor, as an alternative to the District of Columbia Treasurer, to direct another Deputy CFO to serve as acting CFO.

Limits the service of an acting CFO to 210 days after the vacancy occurs.

Prohibits an individual from serving as acting CFO if he or she did not serve as the District of Columbia Treasurer or as a Deputy CFO for at least 90 days during the one-year period immediately preceding the occurrence of the vacancy.

Current Status of Bill HR 1246

Bill HR 1246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2013. Bill HR 1246 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2013. Bill HR 1246's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 113-8. as of May 1, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1246

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1246

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1246

District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Vacancy Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide that the District of Columbia Treasurer or one of the Deputy Chief Financial Officers of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia may perform the functions and duties of the Office in an acting capacity if there is a vacancy in the Office.