This bill appropriates funds from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund and the Technology Reinvestment Fund for various state projects and initiatives for the fiscal years 2025-2026. Key allocations include $1.5 million for the demolition of a fleet building, $8.2 million for the water quality initiative fund, and $15 million for the newly established Iowa Major Events and Tourism Fund. The bill eliminates the sports tourism marketing program and fund, redirecting resources to the new tourism initiative, which aims to provide financial assistance for significant events in Iowa. It also modifies the amount appropriated from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund, changing it from $18,390,290 to $18,147,295 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and extends the period during which unencumbered or unobligated funds remain available for expenditure from three years to four years.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific appropriations for various departments, including the Department of Corrections and the Economic Development Authority, focusing on enhancing infrastructure, technology, and public safety. It shifts the responsibility for furnishing district court facilities from the state to the counties, altering financial obligations related to courtroom renovations and constructions. The legislation ensures that unencumbered or unobligated funds from these appropriations will remain available for expenditure for two years after the fiscal year in which they were appropriated, unless projects are completed earlier, providing flexibility in funding while addressing critical needs within the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.57, 8.33, 602.1303, 602.11101, 15F.401, 15J.4, 15F.403, 15F.402