The bill appropriates federal funds for various health and community services in Iowa for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, allocating specific amounts to the Department of Health and Human Services for programs such as substance abuse treatment, community mental health services, maternal and child health services, and preventive health services. Notably, it designates $14,116,120 for substance abuse appropriations and $7,754,083 for community mental health services for each fiscal year. The bill also mandates that a portion of these funds be allocated for administrative expenses and outlines requirements for the distribution of funds to eligible agencies and programs, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that prohibits cities from imposing restrictions on developers, contractors, or subcontractors regarding employee compensation or training beyond what is allowed by state law, with an exception for federal law requirements. This provision is marked for immediate effect upon enactment and applies retroactively to March 28, 2025. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the use of federal funds for health and community services while ensuring that local regulations do not exceed state law parameters.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.41
Reprinted: 8.41