This bill appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to various state entities in Iowa focused on agriculture, food regulation, natural resources, and environmental protection. The Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is allocated $20,377,294 for various programs, including a new "Choose Iowa food purchasing program" to assist food banks with a maximum reimbursement of $25,000 per fiscal year. The Department of Natural Resources receives $12,816,738 for administration and programs, with specific allocations for floodplain management and groundwater protection. The bill emphasizes transparency by requiring quarterly expenditure reports from both departments.

Additionally, the bill introduces amendments related to water quality practices and animal disease prevention, including the establishment of the Iowa Animal Disease Prevention Fund, which replaces the previous brucellosis and tuberculosis eradication fund. It also addresses food regulation by defining misbranding of dairy products and imposing civil penalties for violations. The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is designated to enforce these regulations, ensuring that licenses for food processing plants encompass the new provisions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance agricultural safety, environmental conservation, and food regulation in Iowa.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 99D.13, 456A.17, 165.18, 163.3B, 163.3C, 163.15, 164.4, 164.21, 331.559, 137F.3A