Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Iowa · House May 9, 2025

HSB 338: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, food regulation, natural resources, and environmental protection, and providing penalties.

HSB 338 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, to various state government entities. It primarily provides over $20 million from the general fund to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for its general operations, administration, and regulatory programs. The bill also directs specific appropriations from other funds for initiatives such as motor fuel inspection and the butchery innovation and revitalization program. Additionally, it allocates general fund moneys for dairy regulation, local food and farm programs, agricultural education, foreign animal disease preparedness, and support for farmers with disabilities, transferring some funds to Iowa State University and a national nonprofit organization. The bill affects IDALS, Iowa State University, and various agricultural and environmental programs and industries across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20M from general fund to IDALS for operations, aligning with funding essential state programs under fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 6, 2025

HF 264: A bill for an act providing for temporary abrogation of authority of the state board of regents over regents institutions based on the amount of appropriations to the institutions from the general fund of the state.

HF 264 requires Iowa's State Board of Regents to annually review whether general fund appropriations to the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa meet or exceed 52% of their combined projected operating costs by August 1 each year. If appropriations fall below this threshold, the Board temporarily loses all authority over these institutions for the rest of that fiscal year, and each university gains direct control over management, budgets, programs, and operations as if the Board had no authority. The Board regains full authority on July 1 of the following year. This bill directly affects the three public universities and shifts operational control based solely on funding levels relative to projected costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates 52% general fund appropriations threshold to prevent underfunding of universities, ensuring fiscal responsibility for public higher education budgets.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates 52% general fund appropriation threshold to prevent regents' governance loss, ensuring stable funding for universities and protecting institutional autonomy from underfunding.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 6, 2025

HF 226: A bill for an act appropriating moneys for oncology research at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics.

HF 226 appropriates $15 million from Iowa's general fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support oncology research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. The funds, administered by the state board of regents, are designated exclusively for cancer research initiatives at these facilities. This bill directly provides dedicated state funding to advance cancer research at the University of Iowa's medical institutions during the specified fiscal period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $15M from general fund for cancer research at public university hospital, directly funding a public health initiative.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates $15M for cancer research at University of Iowa Hospitals, directly funding healthcare research initiatives to advance cancer treatment capabilities.95% confidence

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 6, 2025

SSB 1012: A bill for an act relating to the double up food bucks program, and making an appropriation.

This bill appropriates $1 million from Iowa's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the Double Up Food Bucks program. It directly helps Iowa residents who receive federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits by making fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible at participating farmers markets and grocery stores. The funds will be provided as a grant to the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative to administer the program. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, specifically targeting increased access to healthy food for low-income SNAP households.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1M from general fund to fund SNAP food assistance program, increasing state budget allocation for public health service.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Double Up Food Bucks program under Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, improving access to healthy food for SNAP recipients via health-focused nutrition assistance.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SF 232: A bill for an act relating to the double up food bucks program, and making an appropriation.

SF 232 appropriates $1 million from Iowa's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the Double Up Food Bucks program. This funding will be granted to the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative to expand access to fresh produce for eligible residents. The program directly helps Iowa households receiving federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by providing matching funds to buy fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and grocery stores. The bill enables continued operation of this specific nutrition assistance mechanism without altering SNAP eligibility or benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $1M from general fund for Double Up Food Bucks program, directly funding SNAP food assistance expansion under health/human services appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Double Up Food Bucks program under Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, expanding access to fresh produce for SNAP recipients via health-focused nutrition assistance, directly advancing public health outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 19, 2025

HF 476: A bill for an act establishing the school resource officer grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

HF 476 creates a state grant program within Iowa's Department of Education to help school districts cover the costs of hiring or keeping one school resource officer (SRO) at each high school. The program, funded starting July 2025, provides grants from the state general fund to offset SRO expenses without replacing existing local or state funding for similar purposes. It establishes a dedicated fund that rolls over annually, ensuring continuous support for approved applications submitted by school districts. The state board of education will set eligibility rules and approve applications, but the bill itself focuses solely on creating this funding mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state general fund for SRO grants to schools, increasing public service funding through dedicated annual appropriations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officers (law enforcement in schools) via state grants, directly supporting law enforcement presence within criminal justice system per bill's law enforcement subject and funding mechanism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · House Mar 7, 2025

HSB 175: A bill for an act relating to the disposition of real property on the capitol complex, and including effective date provisions.

This bill authorizes Iowa's director of administrative services to sell two specific properties: the Henry A. Wallace state office building (502 E. Ninth St., Des Moines) and the adjacent capitol complex parking structure (628 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines). The director may set terms for the sale, and all proceeds must be deposited into the state's general fund. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment and does not create new policy but streamlines the sale of existing state-owned property. It directly affects the state government's asset management and the allocation of funds to the general budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs sale of state properties to general fund, increasing revenue without new taxes, supporting fiscal management and budget operations.85% confidence

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SSB 1220: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection.

SSB 1220 is an appropriations bill allocating $20.3 million from the general fund to Iowa's Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for its 2025-2026 operations, including administration, regulation, and programs. It specifically funds targeted initiatives such as $325,000 for Iowa State University’s grape and wine research, $249,700 for a butchery innovation program supporting small meat businesses, $1.05 million for foreign animal disease preparedness, and $230,000 for a statewide program assisting farmers with disabilities. The bill requires quarterly spending reports to the legislature and allows unspent funds for certain programs to carry over into the next fiscal year. This bill directly affects state agricultural agencies, universities, and eligible businesses through dedicated budget allocations for existing programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $20.3M from general fund for department operations and specific programs, advancing fiscal management of state resources through targeted appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates $20.3M to Iowa's Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for environmental protection programs, explicitly listing 'environmental protection' in subjects and funding natural resources initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Apr 8, 2025

SSB 1225: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the judicial branch.

SSB 1225 appropriates $203,156,222 for Iowa's judicial branch operations during fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly funds judicial salaries (including justices, judges, and court staff), court administration, child support processing, and juvenile court services. Key provisions include requiring unspent juvenile service funds ($3.29M) to carry over until 2028, prohibiting counties from paying for state-charged juvenile services, and mandating monthly financial reporting to state agencies. The bill also allocates $12.25M specifically for juvenile delinquent graduated sanctions services, with rules for federal fund matching and fund distribution.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $203M for judicial branch operations, directly funding salaries, court services, and fiscal management per budgetary process.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SF 307: A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.

SF 307 addresses several areas under the purview of the Department of Management. It makes budget transmittals to the department confidential until the governor transmits the state budget. The bill also revises the Technology Reinvestment Fund, outlining how its moneys are used for state information technology projects, establishing prioritization criteria for these projects, and appropriating specific funds for their implementation. Additionally, it shortens the frequency of required national criminal history checks for IT staff working for the department or supported entities from ten to five years. Finally, the bill prohibits certain contract terms that would violate state constitutional provisions or limit the department's ability to participate in its own legal defense.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates specific funds for state IT projects via Technology Reinvestment Fund, advancing budget allocation for fiscal management and IT priorities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRevises Technology Reinvestment Fund, appropriates funds for state IT projects, and establishes prioritization criteria, directly supporting technology funding and implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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