This bill addresses various aspects of state government and finances, particularly focusing on appropriations, distributions, and transfers for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It limits standing appropriations for nonpublic school pupil transportation, instructional support state aid, and state aid for area education agencies and school districts, with specific amounts designated for each purpose. Additionally, the bill allows for salary adjustments to be funded from unappropriated moneys in certain special funds as determined by the department of management. It also stipulates that excess moneys from the Iowa economic emergency fund must be used to pay foundation aid for the upcoming fiscal year.

Furthermore, the bill includes corrective provisions to amend existing laws and make technical corrections resulting from previous legislation. Notably, it removes specific trade name references for crystalline polymorph psilocybin, allowing for its rescheduling based on FDA recommendations. The bill also modifies the definition of a resident of Iowa in relation to medical residency and fellowship positions, ensuring that individuals who have lived in Iowa for a specified period are eligible for these programs. Overall, the bill encompasses a range of financial and regulatory adjustments aimed at improving state governance and support for education and healthcare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 257.20, 29D.4, 16.31, 237.10, 232.2, 279.87, 299.1D, 510B.8E, 514F.8, 522F.4, 522F.9, 515.137A, 124.204