A bill for an act establishing continuing appropriations in fiscal years for which the general assembly does not pass an annual budget.

SF 2388 establishes automatic funding for Iowa state agencies if the legislature fails to pass a new annual budget by July 1. It requires the Department of Management to continue the previous fiscal year's line-item, limited, and unlimited appropriations (excluding one-time projects like infrastructure funds) to the same agencies for the current year. The bill ensures funding levels, staffing authorizations, and budget limitations from the prior year apply automatically, while excluding duplicative budget items. This mechanism prevents government shutdowns due to budget delays, directly affecting all state agencies receiving ongoing appropriations.