House File 1044 outlines the appropriations for various state departments and agencies in Iowa for the fiscal year 2025-2026, detailing funding for salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes. Key departments receiving appropriations include the Department of Administrative Services, Auditor of State, Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, and the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. A significant provision in the bill allows unencumbered or unobligated funds for utility costs and certain other appropriations to remain available for future expenditures rather than reverting at the end of the fiscal year.

The bill also introduces new legal language regarding the captive insurance regulatory and supervision fund, specifying that tax receipts collected under section 432.1A will be deposited into this fund and amending existing law to include premium tax receipts as part of the fund's revenue sources. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of transparency and accountability by requiring the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to report on activities related to fraud in public assistance programs. Overall, House File 1044 aims to ensure proper funding, regulatory oversight, and support for local economic interests while managing appropriated funds effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 8.33, 521J.12
Reprinted: 8.33, 521J.12
Enrolled: 8.33, 521J.12