This bill appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to various departments within the Iowa justice system, including the Department of Justice, which receives $11,672,266 for the attorney general's office, with specific allocations for training programs and victim assistance grants, including $150,000 for human trafficking care providers. The Department of Corrections is allocated over $300 million to support operations, salaries, and programs such as educational initiatives and mental health treatment for offenders. The bill also allows the Department of Corrections to reallocate funds as needed without eliminating any programs and mandates reporting on funding sources and offender employment to the General Assembly.
In addition to these appropriations, the bill outlines funding for other justice-related entities, including the Iowa law enforcement academy and the office of the state public defender, with specific amounts designated for salaries and support. It also includes provisions for appropriating funds from various revolving and special funds to support activities like gambling enforcement and farm mediation services. The bill emphasizes the need for law enforcement training on domestic abuse and human trafficking and allows certain agencies to exceed their appropriated amounts under specific conditions to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.