Fiscal Note
Fiscal Services Division
HF 2399 – Indoor Mold Public Awareness Campaign (LSB5833HV)
Staff Contact: Louie Hoehle (515.281.6561) louie.hoehle@legis.iowa.gov
Fiscal Note Version – New
Description
House File 2399 requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an
Indoor Mold Public Information and Awareness Program to assist the public in understanding
the threat of mold in indoor environments and the importance of the proper removal of indoor
mold. As part of the Program, the HHS is required to:
• Beginning July 1, 2024, review the adverse effects to humans from exposure to indoor mold
in damp and water-damaged indoor environments by consulting with medical research
institutions and organizations with expertise in the adverse effects of such exposure and
submit a report including findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by June
30, 2025.
• Every five years, beginning July 1, 2025, review technology or treatment techniques for
indoor mold identification and remediation that provide additional protections to public health
and safety and submit a report to the General Assembly following completion of each
review.
• Establish a public information and awareness campaign on the dangers of indoor mold and
damp or water-damaged indoor environments to educate the public on the health effects of
indoor mold and the methods of identifying and remediating indoor mold, and provide
contact information for sources to assist the public with concerns regarding indoor mold.
• Adopt administrative rules for the Program.
Assumptions
• According to the Department of Management, the starting salary and benefits for an
environmental engineer is approximately $79,000 and for a community health consultant is
approximately $77,000.
• The HHS anticipates that candidates with indoor air quality expertise will need to be hired
above the base pay level. As a result, the initial cost is estimated to be approximately
$95,000 for an environmental engineer and approximately $92,000 for a community health
consultant. The HHS also estimates that FTE costs may increase approximately 5.0% per
year for each position.
• One-time, support costs (phone, equipment, etc.) for a new FTE position are approximately
$5,000.
• The HHS will need to leverage existing epidemiological and clinical staff for the five-year
review of new scientific evidence.
• The cost of the public awareness campaign is based on the cost of other campaigns
coordinated by the HHS.
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Fiscal Impact
House File 2399 is estimated to cost the HHS $297,000 in FY 2025 and $296,000 in FY 2026,
as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 — Cost Per Year Under HF 2399
FY 2025 FY 2026
FTE Positions $ 187,000 $ 196,000
Support Costs 10,000 0
Public Awareness Campaign 100,000 100,000
Total $ 297,000 $ 296,000
Sources
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Management
/s/ Jennifer Acton
February 19, 2024
Doc ID 1446136
The fiscal note for this Bill was prepared pursuant to Joint Rule 17 and the Iowa Code. Data used in
developing this fiscal note is available from the Fiscal Services Division of the Legislative Services
Agency upon request.
www.legis.iowa.gov
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