The bill appropriates funds for various Iowa state government departments for the fiscal year 2025-2026, detailing specific funding amounts and full-time equivalent positions for each department, including the Department of Administrative Services and the Auditor of State. It allows unencumbered or unobligated funds for utility costs and workers' compensation to carry over into the next fiscal year, ensuring that these resources remain available for expenditure rather than reverting at the end of the fiscal year. Additionally, it limits a standing appropriation for tobacco product manufacturer regulations to $17,525.

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 and to submit a regulatory analysis of proposed rules within 18 months for implementing these fees. The overall aim of the bill is to enhance funding processes and regulatory efficiency while ensuring accountability and oversight in state financial dealings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.33, 521J.12