The bill outlines appropriations from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund and the Technology Reinvestment Fund for the fiscal years 2025-2026, allocating significant funds for various state projects. Key allocations include $5 million for maintenance at the state historical building, $8.2 million for the water quality initiative fund, and $10 million for renewable fuel infrastructure programs. It also designates $3 million for technology upgrades within the Department of Corrections, alongside provisions for education, economic development, and infrastructure improvements, particularly focusing on water quality and community attractions. Notably, the bill introduces amendments regarding the handling of unencumbered or unobligated moneys, allowing them to remain available for expenditure for two years post-appropriation unless projects are completed sooner.
Additionally, House File 1039 addresses appropriations for state departments, emphasizing technology and infrastructure enhancements. It includes funding for an e-transcript data system, maintenance of the Iowa communications network, and technology costs for the state poison control center, among other initiatives. The bill modifies the appropriations timeline, shifting certain funds' fiscal year from 2025 to 2026, and introduces new responsibilities for counties regarding furnishings for judicial officers, with the state assuming a reduced share of costs for court facility renovations starting July 1, 2025. The bill is marked as urgent and is set to take effect immediately upon enactment.
Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.57, 99D.17, 12.72, 8.33, 12C.7, 602.1303, 602.11101
Reprinted: 8.57, 99D.17, 12.72, 8.33, 12C.7, 602.1303, 602.11101
Enrolled: 8.57, 99D.17, 12.72, 8.33, 12C.7, 602.1303, 602.11101