The bill appropriates funds for various state departments in Iowa for the fiscal year 2025-2026, detailing specific funding amounts and full-time equivalent positions for agencies such as the Department of Administrative Services, the Auditor of State, and the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board. It allows unencumbered or unobligated funds for utility costs and certain appropriations to carry over into the next fiscal year, rather than reverting at the end of the fiscal year. Additionally, it allocates $325,000 for cybersecurity services to local governments and establishes limitations on standing appropriations for tobacco product manufacturer regulations.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions for the Captive Insurance Regulatory and Supervision Fund, requiring that premium taxes from captive companies be deposited into this fund. It mandates the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to consult with state entities to propose uniform licensure fees based on a recent study, with a regulatory analysis of proposed rules due within 18 months. This aims to standardize fees across various licenses, permits, or certifications, while also enhancing transparency through annual reports on fees collected and expenditures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.33, 521J.12