# Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 44th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance for Year 2026

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations) › [44th Ward: Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44)

- Record number: **O2026-0022444**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Budget & Appropriations
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations)
- Submitted Date: Jan 15, 2026
- Introduction Date: Jan 21, 2026
- Final Action Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=61709389-62F2-F011-8406-001DD8080B41)

## Timeline

- Jan 21, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Feb 10, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Budget and Government Operations. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Feb 18, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/AADBA854-DDF6-F011-8406-001DD8080DE8). On motion of Alderperson Ervin, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [TransferofFundsOrdinance2026 W44 01152026.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e11e3075-1368-4d70-a941-24e8ceeb94ba.pdf) (Legislation)

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