The bill appropriates funds for various state government departments in Iowa for the fiscal year 2025-2026, detailing specific allocations for salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, as well as the number of full-time equivalent positions for each department. It includes provisions that allow unencumbered or unobligated funds for utility costs and certain appropriations to carry over into the next fiscal year instead of reverting at the end of the fiscal year. Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing to manage licensing and registration fees, submit reports on fraud in public assistance programs, and ensure transparency regarding health facilities regulation.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new legal language concerning the captive insurance regulatory and supervision fund, specifying that tax receipts from captive companies under section 432.1A, including premium tax receipts, must be deposited into this fund. This amendment aims to bolster the financial resources available for the regulation and supervision of captive insurance entities. The bill also limits a standing appropriation for enforcing tobacco product manufacturer regulations and allocates funds for cybersecurity services to local governments, reflecting a comprehensive approach to state funding and regulatory oversight.

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Introduced: 8.33, 521J.12