A bill for an act making an appropriation to the department of public safety for the creation of a drug interdiction program.

This bill appropriates $1.2 million from the state general fund for the Iowa Department of Public Safety to create a drug interdiction program in partnership with the Iowa National Guard, effective July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026. It directly affects state public safety agencies by authorizing up to 12 full-time equivalent positions (10 drug interdiction specialists and 2 criminal analysts) to combat illicit drug trafficking within Iowa. Key provisions include funding for salaries, support, and equipment, with unspent funds carrying over to the next fiscal year instead of reverting. The program’s concrete policy change is the establishment of this dedicated state-local law enforcement partnership focused on disrupting drug trafficking networks.