The bill appropriates funds from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund (RIIF) and the Technology Reinvestment Fund (TRF) for various projects and initiatives for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. It allocates significant amounts to multiple departments, including $1.5 million for the demolition of a fleet building, $8.2 million for water quality initiatives, and $10 million for renewable fuel infrastructure programs. Other notable appropriations include $15 million for a driving training facility, $25.6 million for state universities to address operating fund deficiencies, and $6.5 million for a statewide interoperable communications system. The bill also allows unencumbered or unobligated funds to remain available for expenditure until two years after the fiscal year of appropriation.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 8.57C of the Code to adjust the appropriations from the general fund to the TRF, changing the fiscal year from 2025 to 2026 and ensuring ongoing funding of $17.5 million annually. It also modifies the appropriations timeline for the RIIF, extending it to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The bill replaces a previous appropriation of $21.1 million from the RIIF with a total of $18.26 million to the TRF and extends the reversion period for unencumbered or unobligated moneys from three years to four years after the end of the fiscal year. The changes made by this bill are considered of immediate importance and take effect upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.57, 8.33