SF 216 appropriates $750,000 from Iowa's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to improve dementia care coordination. The funds will hire a statewide dementia care coordinator within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provide grants to each of Iowa's area agencies on aging to employ a dementia care specialist at each location. This establishes a dedicated state-level role and local support staff to better coordinate care for Iowans living with dementia. The bill directly affects dementia patients, their families, and local aging services providers through enhanced coordination resources.
HF 756 makes changes relating to state financial management, technology infrastructure funding, and contract provisions under the Department of Management. It establishes criteria for prioritizing state information technology projects and appropriates specific sums to the Technology Reinvestment Fund. The bill also shortens the frequency of national criminal history checks for certain state IT staff and prohibits specific contract terms deemed contrary to public policy. Additionally, it designates budget transmittals to the Department of Management as confidential until the governor transmits the state budget.
This bill authorizes Iowa's Department of Administrative Services director to sell two specific properties: the Henry A. Wallace state office building (502 E. 9th St., Des Moines) and its adjacent parking structure (628 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines). The sale must occur under terms set by the director, with all proceeds deposited into the state's general fund. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment and does not change existing property ownership or create new programs.
HF 797 creates special "National Wild Turkey Federation" license plates for Iowa vehicle owners. To obtain these plates, applicants pay a one-time $25 fee for standard letter-number plates (or $50 total for personalized plates), plus an annual $10 fee on top of regular registration. All fees collected are directed to the state's general fund and then allocated to the Department of Natural Resources to provide grants specifically for wild turkey habitat conservation and hunting programs. Priority for these grants goes to Iowa chapters of nonprofits focused on wild turkey conservation and increasing hunter participation. The bill ensures the Department of Transportation cannot require a minimum number of plate orders before issuing the special plates.
This bill increases the monthly personal needs allowance for Medicaid residents in specific facilities from $50 to $85. It directly affects residents of nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for intellectual disabilities or mental illness, and children's psychiatric medical institutions. The bill requires the state to supplement residents with income below $85 per month to reach the full $85 allowance, using annual appropriations from the general fund to the Department of Health and Human Services. This change provides a concrete policy adjustment to support residents' personal expenses within the Medicaid program.
This bill (SF 447) changes Iowa's process for replacing lost or destroyed vehicle title certificates. It increases the fee for a replacement title from $20 to $30, with county treasurers authorized to retain $18 of that fee (up from $12) for the county general fund. The bill harmonizes inconsistent legal references to "replacement certificate of title" and applies retroactively to applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025. It directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders, and county treasurers processing title replacements.
SF 326 directs Iowa to apply for participation in the federal SUN Bucks program, which provides summer food benefits to children. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to submit an application to the USDA by the bill's effective date and develop an administration plan by April 1, 2025. It appropriates state funds from the general fund to cover administration costs for the summer 2025 program. This would directly affect approximately 240,000 Iowa children eligible for the program, which is funded federally with an estimated $29 million to address summer food insecurity. The bill takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to July 1, 2024.
HF 846 authorizes Iowa's director of administrative services to sell the Henry A. Wallace state office building (502 E. 9th St., Des Moines) and its adjacent parking structure (628 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines), along with associated property. The director may set the sale terms, conditions, and price. Proceeds from the sale must be deposited into the state's general fund. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
This bill establishes a Technology Reinvestment Fund to support state information technology projects. It allocates $17.5 million annually starting July 2025 (plus prior-year funds from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund) for projects that enhance technology infrastructure, improve government services, and promote economic development. The Department of Management must prioritize projects based on criteria like alignment with state strategic goals, feasibility, return on investment, scalability, and rural service access. Agencies receiving funding must report annually on project status, costs, and outcomes to the legislature and department.
This bill creates Gadsden flag special vehicle registration plates in Iowa, featuring a specific design with a yellow-to-white background, black text, a rattlesnake image, and the phrase "Don’t Tread on Me." Owners paying a $50 annual special fee (plus $5 for personalized plates) can obtain these plates, with fees deposited into the road use tax fund. Monthly, funds from these fees (minus $1 per plate) are transferred to the state general fund to provide grants for firearm safety education and training, prioritizing NRA-affiliated groups. The bill directly affects vehicle owners seeking specialty plates and modifies plate design rules and fee structures.
