HF 2007 creates a program providing state grants to small rural police departments (serving ≤10,000 people) and volunteer fire departments to cover costs for emergency medical technician (EMT) training for their personnel. Departments must demonstrate a need for EMT services in their area and commit to deploying trained staff, with grants covering tuition, equipment, and certification fees. The state appropriates up to $100,000 annually (2026-2030) from the general fund to fund these grants, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services. Grantees must submit annual reports on personnel trained and program impact, with a final evaluation due to the legislature by December 2029. The program expires on July 1, 2030.
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This bill appropriates $1 million from Iowa's general fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support the Double Up Food Bucks program. It directly affects Iowa residents who receive federal SNAP benefits (food assistance) by expanding their access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The funds will be provided as a grant to the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative to help participants double the value of their SNAP benefits when purchasing produce at participating farmers markets and grocery stores. The program aims to increase access to healthy food options without changing existing SNAP eligibility or benefit amounts.
This bill establishes a dedicated "technology reinvestment fund" to finance state IT projects that modernize infrastructure and improve public services. It allocates $17.5 million annually starting in 2026-27 from the general fund, plus $18.27 million for 2025-26 from the Rebuild Iowa fund, specifically for hardware, software, and power systems. Projects must align with state priorities, demonstrate ROI, prioritize rural access, and include sustainability plans, with the Department of Management prioritizing them for the governor’s budget recommendations. The bill also requires annual project status reports to the legislature and includes provisions for background checks on IT staff and restrictions on problematic contract terms.
HF 2057 establishes a permanent annual funding stream for pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa hospitals and clinics. It appropriates $1 per Iowa resident (based on U.S. Census population estimates), capped at $3 million yearly, from the state general fund. The funds must be used exclusively for pediatric cancer research - including lab work and clinical trials - prohibiting administrative costs or unrelated activities. The state board of regents must submit an annual report detailing how the funds were spent to the governor and legislature. This bill directly affects Iowa residents (through funding) and the University of Iowa's pediatric cancer research programs.
HF 2168 would impose a 50% tax on money transfers (remittance transfers) made within Iowa using cash, money orders, or similar physical payment methods. This tax applies only to transfers initiated with physical instruments, not those funded from bank accounts. The remittance provider collects the tax from the sender and remits it monthly to Iowa's Department of Revenue. All tax revenue will go to Iowa's general fund, effective July 1, 2026.
HF 2167 establishes a state program to help landowners create buffer strips - permanent vegetation along rivers, streams, and other waterways - to reduce soil erosion, manage nutrients, and improve water quality. Landowners who enroll in the program will work with the state's soil conservation division to establish and maintain these buffer strips, sharing costs and potentially receiving compensation for income lost during their first year of enrollment. The program is funded by a $5 million annual appropriation from the state general fund, starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, managed through a dedicated fund under the division's control.
HF 2183 redirects excise taxes collected on aircraft sales from the state's general fund into the state aviation fund. Specifically, it changes the deposit of the 6% use tax on aircraft purchased for use in Iowa (subject to registration) from the general fund to the aviation fund. Moneys in the aviation fund are designated for airport engineering studies, construction or improvements, and marketing programs at public and commercial airports. This bill directly affects the allocation of revenue from aircraft sales, ensuring these funds support aviation infrastructure rather than general state spending.
SF 2085 regulates "event-driven contracts" - financial bets on specific events like sports outcomes or elections traded on digital markets. It requires these markets to obtain a $10 million initial permit and pay $100,000 annually to operate in Iowa. A 20% tax is imposed on the market's "adjusted revenues" (total fees minus payouts, weighted by Iowa trader participation), with tax revenue deposited into the state general fund. The bill also adjusts Iowa income tax rules to treat these contracts differently from federal tax treatment, excluding them from certain federal tax calculations. It explicitly excludes existing systems like horse racing wagering (Chapter 99D), fantasy sports (Chapter 99E), and sports betting (Chapter 99F).
SF 2134 updates Iowa's gambling laws to clarify social gambling rules and establish a new licensing system for poker card rooms. It expands social gambling to include card and parlor games like poker, bridge, and checkers (previously limited to games of skill), while creating a separate category for licensed poker venues. These venues must operate exclusively with poker variants (e.g., Texas hold 'em), charge a "rake" fee (capped by the gaming commission), and follow strict regulations on licensing, facility standards, and anti-money laundering measures. The bill directly affects social gamblers playing permitted games and operators seeking licenses for poker-only rooms, with licensing fees deposited into the state general fund.
HSB 584 establishes a "technology reinvestment fund" to finance state IT projects, allocating $17.5 million annually from the general fund starting fiscal year 2026 and $18.27 million from the Rebuild Iowa fund for 2025-2026. It requires the Department of Management to prioritize projects based on strategic alignment, ROI, rural access improvements, scalability, and sustainability, then submit a prioritized list to the governor for budget recommendations. State agencies receiving these funds must report project status, costs, and progress annually to the legislature and Department of Management. The bill directly affects Iowa state agencies, IT contractors, and supported entities managing technology infrastructure projects.
