This bill outlines appropriations for the Iowa justice system for the fiscal year 2025-2026, focusing on various departments including the Department of Justice and the Department of Corrections. Key allocations include $11,312,267 for the general office of the attorney general, which encompasses funding for victim assistance grants, with $1,000,000 specifically earmarked for human trafficking victims. The bill also provides for the operation of multiple correctional facilities, with significant funding directed towards their maintenance, educational programs, and mental health treatment for offenders. It mandates the Department of Justice to report on funding sources and reimbursements and establishes conditions for the employment of additional staff based on federal funding availability.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new federal receipts fund under the control of the Department of Corrections, which will consist of all federal moneys received by the department, excluding those required to be deposited in a special fund. It amends existing provisions regarding the corrections capital reinvestment fund, allowing proceeds from real estate sales to be used for upgrades to the Iowa corrections offender network system. The bill also increases annual appropriations for the consumer education and litigation fund, enhancing resources for consumer protection and litigation efforts by the Department of Justice. Furthermore, it ensures that unencumbered funds from victim assistance grants remain available for expenditure in the following fiscal year, thereby supporting critical services continuously.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 915.94, 8.33