The bill outlines appropriations for the fiscal year 2026-2027 from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund, Technology Reinvestment Fund, and Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund, allocating significant funds for various state projects. Key allocations include $1 million for maintenance at the Terrace Hill facility, $8.2 million for the water quality initiative fund, and $10 million each for the community attraction and tourism fund and the destination Iowa fund. The bill also amends the state capitol maintenance fund, increasing the annual appropriation from $500,000 to $750,000, and specifies funding for projects across multiple departments, emphasizing infrastructure improvements, technology upgrades, and environmental initiatives.
Additionally, the bill modifies eligibility criteria for regional sports authority districts, allowing Iowa nonprofit organizations to apply for financial assistance and removing the cap on the number of certified districts. It also shifts the certification process to a competitive basis and revises governance structures. The bill includes provisions for the Department of Health and Human Services, limiting financial obligations for major IT projects and establishing a study committee to review the department's IT systems. Notably, it delays the reversion of specific appropriations and eliminates the appropriation to the renewable fuel infrastructure fund for FY 2026-2027.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 8.57, 8.57C, 8.33