HSB 782 allocates state funds from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund, Technology Reinvestment Fund, and Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund to various agencies for specific projects in fiscal years 2026-2027. The bill directs money to the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for water quality demonstration projects on agricultural land, requiring a cost-share arrangement where the state covers up to 50% of practice costs. Additional appropriations support facility repairs for the Department for the Blind, air conditioning installation at correctional facilities, and grants to nonprofit organizations for infrastructure maintenance in smaller cities. The legislation also provides funding for updating agricultural fertilizer management models and deposits money into tourism and community attraction funds.
HF 2792 allocates state funds from three specific infrastructure and technology funds to various departments for projects in fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill directs money to the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for water quality demonstration projects on agricultural land, the Department of Administrative Services for building maintenance, and the Economic Development Authority for tourism and community grants. Additionally, it provides funding for IT system updates at the Department of Health and Human Services and for building repairs at the Department for the Blind. The legislation also includes provisions to keep certain agricultural data confidential and sets an effective date for these financial transfers.
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 Iowa bill establishes a formal program for managing and recycling specific types of batteries, such as portable and medium-sized ones, while excluding items like car batteries and small electronics. It requires manufacturers and retailers to join an approved stewardship plan by 2028 to continue selling covered batteries, ensuring these products are marked with producer identification. The legislation also creates a system of designated collection sites for the public to drop off batteries and sets up rules to calculate how effectively these programs collect and recycle materials.
This bill allocates state funding to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to support its administrative operations, regulatory programs, and specific initiatives. Key provisions include funding for horse and dog racing enforcement, motor fuel inspections, dairy regulation, and various agricultural education and support programs for farmers with disabilities. The legislation also establishes rules allowing certain funds to carry over to the next fiscal year if not spent, and directs specific amounts to partner organizations like Iowa State University of Science and Technology. Additionally, the bill requires the department to submit quarterly financial reports to the General Assembly and the Department of Management.
This Iowa bill updates regulations for oil and gas production by clarifying industry definitions, expanding reporting requirements, and creating a new account to fund water quality projects. It grants the Department of Natural Resources additional authority to issue variances for rule compliance and establish exploratory spacing units to determine pool boundaries. The legislation also introduces a confidential information protocol to protect sensitive business and geological data for five years while allowing the department to access non-redacted copies. Finally, it outlines procedures for negotiating surface damage and defines the specific records that must be filed annually by producers.
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.
This bill appropriates state funds for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to support its operations, regulations, and specific programs for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It allocates money for various initiatives, including dairy regulation, local food programs, agricultural education, assistance for farmers with disabilities, and conservation efforts in the Loess Hills and Southern Iowa regions. The legislation also establishes reporting requirements for fund expenditures and designates specific amounts to university institutes and special funds for motor fuel inspection and foreign animal disease preparedness.
This Iowa bill extends the expiration date for the biodiesel blended fuel tax credit from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2033. The change directly affects retail dealers who sell biodiesel fuel blends, allowing them to continue claiming a state income tax credit for promoting these fuels. By updating the relevant tax code sections, the legislation ensures that dealers whose tax years do not align with the original repeal date can still claim the credit for a full calendar year. The bill also clarifies how the credit amount should be calculated for dealers claiming it in the year following the extension period.
This Iowa bill modifies the state tax refund program specifically for biodiesel producers. The legislation increases the refund rate from four cents to five cents per gallon of biodiesel produced within the state. It also extends the expiration date for this tax benefit from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2031. These adjustments apply to the total number of gallons produced by eligible producers during each quarter of a calendar year.
