HF 2782 is a budget bill that allocates state funds to the departments of Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The legislation provides specific funding for veterans' services, including the Iowa Veterans Home and a home ownership assistance program for military members. It also directs money toward aging and disability support, behavioral health treatment, and maternal care initiatives, while establishing reporting requirements for financial expenditures. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for graduate medical education and updates to various health-related programs.
Senate File 2484 allocates state funds from three specific infrastructure and technology funds to various departments and programs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill directs money to the Department of Administrative Services for repairs at the Iowa Veterans Home, the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for water quality initiatives on agricultural land, and the Department of Health and Human Services for IT system upgrades. Additionally, the legislation clarifies eligibility rules for regional sports authority districts and allows entities to receive financial assistance from both the Iowa Major Events and Tourism Fund and the Sports Tourism Infrastructure Program.
This bill allocates state funds and authorizes staffing levels for various government agencies, including the Department of Administrative Services, the Auditor of State, and the Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Key provisions establish specific budgets for salaries, utilities, and operational costs while creating a separate fund for workers' compensation claims that can carry over to future years. The legislation also sets an administrative charge of $2.00 per contract for health insurance plans managed by the state and allows the Auditor of State to hire additional staff for reimbursable audit projects. By providing these financial resources, the bill enables these departments to continue their daily operations and fulfill their regulatory and administrative duties.
HF 2769 allocates approximately $202.7 million from the state general fund to the Iowa judicial branch for the fiscal year 2026-2027, primarily to pay salaries for judges, court staff, and administrative personnel. The bill also provides specific funding for jury and witness fees, interpreter costs, and court-ordered services for juveniles, including a provision that prevents counties from being billed for these state-funded juvenile services. Additionally, it establishes a $500,000 reserve for a potential specialty business court and mandates that district court clerk offices remain open during regular hours in all 99 counties. To ensure accountability, the legislation requires the judicial branch to submit monthly financial reports and semiannual updates on collected fines and court costs to state agencies.
HF 2768 provides funding for state government agencies and departments for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including the Department of Administrative Services, Auditor of State, and the Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. The bill allocates specific dollar amounts and full-time equivalent positions to cover salaries, operations, and specialized programs like state library services and historical site management. It also establishes rules for how certain funds, such as those for utility costs and workers' compensation, must be managed and carried over to future years if not fully used.
This bill provides funding and sets operational rules for Iowa's judicial branch for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It appropriates approximately $202.7 million for salaries, staff, and general operations, while allocating additional funds specifically for jury fees, juvenile court services, and delinquent sanction programs. The legislation also mandates that the judicial branch use state budget systems, submit monthly financial reports, and focus on collecting unpaid court fines and costs. Furthermore, it requires district court clerk offices to remain open during regular hours in all 99 counties and restricts the judicial branch from changing appropriation amounts without notifying the legislature.
This bill allocates state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support various education agencies, including the Department for the Blind, the Department of Education, and the Department of Workforce Development. The legislation provides specific funding for administrative operations, teacher quality programs, early childhood services, and initiatives aimed at expanding work-based learning and career technical education. Additionally, it authorizes money for statewide student assessments and establishes a clearinghouse to promote job training opportunities for students.
This bill modifies Iowa school district budgeting rules to allow districts to increase their proposed property tax amounts after a public hearing, unlike cities and counties which are restricted from doing so. The change is intended to address delays in enrollment data and state aid legislation that can impact school funding needs. Additionally, the bill sets a limit on proposed tax dollars if state growth percentages are not established by March 5, preventing them from exceeding the previous year's rates. These provisions directly affect school districts and their ability to adjust budgets during the fiscal planning process.
SF 2479 is a budget bill that allocates state funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to various government agencies responsible for administration, regulation, and public services in Iowa. The legislation provides specific dollar amounts for salaries, utilities, and operations for departments including the Department of Administrative Services, the Office of the Auditor of State, and the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. It also establishes rules for how certain funds, such as those for workers' compensation and utility costs, must be managed and carried over to future years if not fully spent. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Inspections submit a report on fraud investigations in public assistance programs by December 1, 2026. Ultimately, this measure authorizes the spending necessary to keep these state offices running and performing their regulatory duties.
SF 2487 appropriates state funds to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, to support its administrative operations, regulatory programs, and specific initiatives. The bill allocates money from various sources, including the general fund and specialized funds, to areas such as horse and dog racing enforcement, motor fuel inspections, dairy regulation, and assistance for farmers with disabilities. It also establishes cost-sharing agreements with Iowa State University of Science and Technology to support programs like the local food and farm initiative and the midwest grape and wine industry institute. Additionally, the legislation designates certain funds to remain available for expenditure in the following fiscal year if not fully spent, rather than reverting to the general fund.
