Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SF 645 — A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and the state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and extending the repeal date for the housing renewal pilot program.

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Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on June 11, 2025.

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The recently amended Senate File 645 has added a specific focus on economic development, which includes allocations to various state agencies and an extension of the Housing Renewal Pilot Program's repeal date. This change is important because it signals ongoing support for economic growth and housing initiatives in the state, potentially helping to create jobs and improve living conditions. By ensuring these programs remain active, the bill aims to foster a more robust economic environment.

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S T A T E O F I O W A K I M R E Y N O L D S G O V E R N O R June11,2025 The Honorable Paul Pate SecretaryofStateofIowa StateCapitol Des Moines,Iowa50319 DearMr.Secretary, Iherebytransmit:
Senate File 645 - Enrolled Senate File 645 AN ACT RELATING TO AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE, INCLUDING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS AND CERTAIN REGENTS INSTITUTIONS, AND EXTENDING THE REPEAL DATE FOR THE HOUSING RENEWAL PILOT PROGRAM.
SenateFile645,anActrelatingtoandmakingappropriationsfortheeconomic developmentofthes tae,includingtotheeconomicdevelopmentauthority,Iowafinance authority,departmentofworkforcedevelopment,andthetaeboardofregentsand certainregentsnsitutons,andextendingtherepealdateforthehousingrenewalpilot program.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
TheaboveSenateFileisherebyapprovedonthisdate.
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S e n a t e F i l e 6 4 5 A N A C T R E L A T I N G T O A N D M A K I N G A P P R O P R I A T I O N S F O R T H E E C O N O M I C DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE, INCLUDING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS AND C E R T A I N R E G E N T S I N S T I T U T I O N S , A N D E X T E N D I N G T H E R E P E A L D A T E F O R T H E H O U S I N G R E N E W A L P I L O T P R O G R A M .
B E IT E N A C T E D BY T H E G E N E R A L A S S E M B L Y O F T H E S T A T E O F I O W A :
2 D I V I S I O N F Y 2 0 2 5 - A P P R O P R I A T I O N S Section 1 .
2 DIVISION I FY 2025-2026 APPROPRIATIONS Section 1.
GOALS AND ACCOUNTABILITY — ECONOMIC D E V E L O P M E N T .
GOALS AND ACCOUNTABILITY —— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
1, For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, the goals for the economic development authority shall be to expand and stimulate the state economy, increase the wealth of lowans, and increase the population of the state.
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For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, the goals for the economic development authority shall be to expand and stimulate the state economy, increase the wealth of Iowans, and increase the population of the state.
Ensure economic growth and development throughout the s t a t e .
Ensure economic growth and development throughout the state.
Work with businesses and communities to continually improve the economic development climate along with the economic well-being and quality of life for lowans, e.
Work with businesses and communities to continually improve the economic development climate along with the economic well-being and quality of life for Iowans.
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Establish a strong and aggressive marketing image to showcase Iowa's workforce, existing industry, and potential.
Establish a strong and aggressive marketing image to showcase Iowa’s workforce, existing industry, and potential.
Emphasis shall be placed on entrepreneurial development through helping entrepreneurs secure capital, and developing networks and a business climate conducive to entrepreneurs and small b u s i n e s s e s .
Emphasis shall be placed on entrepreneurial development through helping entrepreneurs secure capital, and developing networks and a business climate conducive to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Prepare communities for future growth and development through development, expansion, and modernization of i n f r a s t r u c t u r e .
Prepare communities for future growth and development through development, expansion, and modernization of infrastructure.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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APPROPRIATION a.
$ 12,921,510 F T E s 1 1 2 .
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$ 12,921,510 ...............................................
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESTRICTIONS a.
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U S E O FA P P R O P R I A T I O N S a.
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USES OF APPROPRIATIONS a.
The authority shall not use any moneys appropriated in subsection 1 for purposes of providing financial assistance for any program or project that involves the installation of geothermal systems for melting snow and ice from streets or s i d e w a l k s .
The authority shall not use any moneys appropriated in subsection 1 for purposes of providing financial assistance for any program or project that involves the installation of geothermal systems for melting snow and ice from streets or sidewalks.
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W O R P O O P R I Z E In lieu of the standing appropriation in section 15.368, there is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount for the world food prize:
WORLD FOOD PRIZE In lieu of the standing appropriation in section 15.368, there is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount for the world food prize:
$ 500,000 .
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C O U N C I L S O F G O V E RA S S I S T A N C E There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount to be used for the purposes of providing financial assistance to Iowa's councils of governments:
$ 500,000 5.
$ 350,000 .
COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS —— ASSISTANCE There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount to be used for the purposes of providing financial assistance to Iowa’s councils of governments:
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There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount for the tourism office to be used for advertising, promoting, placement, and implementation of the economic development authority's strategic plan for tourism and travel:
$ 350,000 6.
TOURISM OFFICE a.
There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount for the tourism office to be used for advertising, promoting, placement, and implementation of the economic development authority’s strategic plan for tourism and travel:
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The economic development authority shall submit an annual report on or before January 15 to the general assembly regarding the tourism office's activities funded with moneys appropriated under this subsection.
The economic development authority shall submit an annual report on or before January 15 to the general assembly regarding the tourism office’s activities funded with moneys appropriated under this subsection.
The report shall be provided in an electronic format and shall include metrics and criteria that allow the general assembly to quantify and evaluate the effectiveness and economic impact of the tourism office's activities related to advertising, promoting, placement, and implementation of the economic development authority's strategic plan for tourism and travel.
The report shall be provided in an electronic format and shall include metrics and criteria that allow the general assembly to quantify and evaluate the effectiveness and economic impact of the tourism office’s activities related to advertising, promoting, placement, and implementation of the economic development authority’s strategic plan for tourism and travel.
C U L T U A F F A A C T I V I T I E S a.
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CULTURAL AFFAIRS ACTIVITIES a.
6 to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated;
6 to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated:
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Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph ^a", the economic development authority shall allocate $321,800 for deposit in the arts and culture enhancement fund established in section 15,436, if enacted by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 975.
Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a”, the economic development authority shall allocate $321,800 for deposit in the arts and culture enhancement fund established in section 15.436, if enacted by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 975.
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3 L I M I T A T IS T A N D I N G A P P R O P RF YA T I O N S — 2025-2026.
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LIMITATIONS OF STANDING APPROPRIATIONS —— FY 2025-2026.
For the a r t s ac u l t e n h a n c e m e under us e c t i o n 99F.11, subsection 4, paragraph ''d", subparagraph (1), as amended by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 975, if enacted:
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For the arts and culture enhancement fund under section 99F.11, subsection 4, paragraph “d”, subparagraph (1), as amended by 2025 Iowa Acts, House File 975, if enacted:
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For the purposes of tourism marketing under section 99F.11, subsection 4, paragraph 'M", subparagraph (2):
For the purposes of tourism marketing under section 99F.11, subsection 4, paragraph “d”, subparagraph (2):
$ 1,443,700 S e c4 , F I N A N C I A L A S S I S T A N C E C O N O M I C N G DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
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$ 1,443,700 Sec.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE REPORTING —— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
The report shall identify the county where the project associated with e a c h s u c h ai s l o c a t e d .
The report shall identify the county where the project associated with each such award is located.
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INSURANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
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I O WF I N A A U T H O R I T Y .
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IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY.
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7 I O W A F I NA U T H O RA U D I T h e a u d io f s t a t e is requested to review the audit of the Iowa finance authority performed by the auditor hired by the authority.
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IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY AUDIT.
D E P A R TO FW O R K F OD E V E L O P T h e r e is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the Senate File 645, p.
The auditor of state is requested to review the audit of the Iowa finance authority performed by the auditor hired by the authority.
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DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the Senate File 645, p.
W O R K F O R C E D E V E L O P M E N T O P E R A T I O N S a.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS a.
$ 6,902,636 F T E s 1 6 7 .
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$ 6,902,636 ...............................................
Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph ''a", the department shall allocate $150,000 to the state library for the purpose of licensing an online resource which prepares persons to succeed in the workplace through programs which improve job skills and vocational test-taking abilities.
FTEs 167.45 b.
O F F E N R E E N TP R O G R A M a.
Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a”, the department shall allocate $150,000 to the state library for the purpose of licensing an online resource which prepares persons to succeed in the workplace through programs which improve job skills and vocational test-taking abilities.
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OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAM a.
$ 387,158 .
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$ 387,158 ...............................................
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The department of workforce development shall partner with the department of corrections to provide staff within the correctional facilities resources to improve offenders’ abilities to find and retain productive employment.
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The department of workforce development shall partner with the department of corrections to provide staff within the correctional facilities resources to improve offenders' abilities to find and retain productive employment.
INTEGRATED INFORMATION FOR IOWA SYSTEM For the payment of services provided by the department of administrative services related to the integrated information for Iowa system:
I N T E G R A T E D I N F O RI O W A S Y S T E M For the payment of services provided by the department of administrative services related to the integrated information for Iowa system:
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$ 228,822 .
$ 228,822 4.
W O R K P L A C E I N JS A F ES U R V E Y S For the operation of workplace safety surveys and workplace data collection and analysis, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
WORKPLACE INJURY AND SAFETY SURVEYS For the operation of workplace safety surveys and workplace data collection and analysis, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
$ 125,555 F T E s 2 .
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$ 125,555 ...............................................
S U M M Y O U I N T E P I L P R O G R A M For the funding of a summer youth intern pilot program that helps young people at risk of not graduating from high school to explore and prepare for high-demand careers through summer Senate File 645, p.
FTEs 2.55 5.
SUMMER YOUTH INTERN PILOT PROGRAM For the funding of a summer youth intern pilot program that helps young people at risk of not graduating from high school to explore and prepare for high-demand careers through summer Senate File 645, p.
$ 250,000 .
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V O C A T I R E H A B I L I S E R V ID I V I S I O N a.
$ 250,000 6.
For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions;
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES DIVISION a.
$ 6,226,739 P T E s 2 5 1 .
For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
0 0 For purposes of optimizing the job placement of individuals with disabilities, the division shall make its best efforts to work with community rehabilitation program providers for job placement and retention services for individuals with significant disabilities and most significant disabilities.
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By January 15, 2026, the division shall submit a written report to the general assembly regarding the division's outreach efforts with community rehabilitation program providers.
$ 6,226,739 ...............................................
FTEs 251.00 For purposes of optimizing the job placement of individuals with disabilities, the division shall make its best efforts to work with community rehabilitation program providers for job placement and retention services for individuals with significant disabilities and most significant disabilities.
By January 15, 2026, the division shall submit a written report to the general assembly regarding the division’s outreach efforts with community rehabilitation program providers.
$ 84,804 .
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$ 86,547 .
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A D U LE D U C A A N DL I T E RP R O G R A M S For distribution as grants to community colleges for the purpose of adult basic education programs for students requiring instruction in English as a second language:
$ 86,547 7.
ADULT EDUCATION AND LITERACY PROGRAMS For distribution as grants to community colleges for the purpose of adult basic education programs for students requiring instruction in English as a second language:
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10 department from the Iowa skilled worker and job creation fund c r e a t i n s e c t i o n 8 .
10 department from the Iowa skilled worker and job creation fund created in section 8.57J.
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R E G I S T E A P P R E N T I C ED E V E L O P M E N T P R O G R A M S For the funding of the registered apprenticeship development programs under chapter 84F to encourage small to midsize businesses to start or grow registered apprenticeships;
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS For the funding of the registered apprenticeship development programs under chapter 84F to encourage small to midsize businesses to start or grow registered apprenticeships:
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9 .D E P A R T M O F W O R K F O RD E V E L O P M — NE M P L O Y E E MISCLASSIFICATION PROGRAM.
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DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT —— EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION PROGRAM.
$ 379,631 F T E s 4 .
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D E P A R T M O F W O R K F O RD E V E L O P M—E NS P E C I A L E M P L O Y M S E C U R I C O N T I N G EF U N D .
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DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT —— SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY CONTINGENCY FUND.
There is appropriated from the special employment security contingency fund created in section 96.13 to the department of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for f i e l o f f i c e s :
There is appropriated from the special employment security contingency fund created in section 96.13 to the department of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for field offices:
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I O W S K I L L EW O R K A N D J O BC R E A T IF U N D .
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IOWA SKILLED WORKER AND JOB CREATION FUND.
a , E C O N O D E V E L O A U T H O R I T Y (1) For the purposes of providing assistance as described in section 15.335B for the high quality jobs program:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (1) For the purposes of providing assistance as described in section 15.335B for the high quality jobs program:
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$ 2,016,675 ( 3 )For the empower rural Iowa program:
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$ 700,000 b .
$ 2,016,675 (3) For the empower rural Iowa program:
S T A T E B O A R D O F R E G E N T S A N D R E G E N T S I N S T I T U T I O N S (1) STATE BOARD OF REGENTS.
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For capacity building infrastructure in areas related to technology commercialization, marketing and business development efforts in areas related to technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and business growth, and infrastructure projects and programs needed to assist in implementation of activities under chapter 262B;
$ 700,000 b.
STATE BOARD OF REGENTS AND REGENTS INSTITUTIONS (1) STATE BOARD OF REGENTS.
For capacity building infrastructure in areas related to technology commercialization, marketing and business development efforts in areas related to technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and business growth, and infrastructure projects and programs needed to assist in implementation of activities under chapter 262B:
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( b )The institutions shall provide a one-to-one match of additional moneys for the activities funded with moneys appropriated under this subparagraph (1).
(b) The institutions shall provide a one-to-one match of additional moneys for the activities funded with moneys appropriated under this subparagraph (1).
The metrics and criteria shall allow the governor's office and the general assembly to quantify and evaluate the progress of the board of regents institutions with regard to their activities, projects, and programs in the areas of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, regional development, and m a r kr e s e a r c h .
The metrics and criteria shall allow the governor's office and the general assembly to quantify and evaluate the progress of the board of regents institutions with regard to their activities, projects, and programs in the areas of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, regional development, and market research.
( 2 )IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
(2) IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.
$ 2,424,302 F T E s 5 0 .
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9 4 (a) Of the moneys appropriated in this subparagraph (2), Iowa state university of science and technology shall allocate at least $735,728 for purposes of funding small business development centers.
$ 2,424,302 ...............................................
FTEs 50.94 (a) Of the moneys appropriated in this subparagraph (2), Iowa state university of science and technology shall allocate at least $735,728 for purposes of funding small business development centers.
(ii) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based companies• (c) It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the center for i n d u s t research and s e r v i c e i n d u s t r i a l incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract Senate File 645, p.
(ii) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based companies.
(c) It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the center for industrial research and service industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract Senate File 645, p.
The match required of s m a l l b u s i n ed e f i in s e c t i1 5 .
The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102 for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds.
1 0 2d i r e c t e d contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds.
The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
The match required for other b u s i n e s s d i r e cc o n t r research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
(d) Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the general assembly the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for d i r e cc o n t r research and n o n d i r research o f b e n e f i t t o I o b u s i n e s s i n d u s t r i a l s e c t o r s .
(d) Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the general assembly the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
( 3 )STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (a) For the state university of Iowa research park and for university of Iowa pharmaceuticals located at the research park, including salaries, support, maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
(3) STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (a) For the state university of Iowa research park and for university of Iowa pharmaceuticals located at the research park, including salaries, support, maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
$ 209,279 F T E s 6 .
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0 0 The state university of Iowa shall do all of the following:
$ 209,279 ...............................................
FTEs 6.00 The state university of Iowa shall do all of the following:
$ 2,000,000 F T E s 8 .
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0 0 ( 4 )UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA For the metal casting and foundry 4.0 centers, advance Iowa, family business center, and the institute for decision making, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
$ 2,000,000 ...............................................
FTEs 8.00 (4) UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA For the metal casting and foundry 4.0 centers, advance Iowa, family business center, and the institute for decision making, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
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0 0 The university of northern Iowa shall do all of the following:
FTEs 13.00 The university of northern Iowa shall do all of the following:
(5) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated in this lettered paragraph **b", an entity shall testify upon the request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
(5) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated in this lettered paragraph “b”, an entity shall testify upon the request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
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D E P A R T O FW O R K F OD E V E L O P M E N T (1) For staffing costs related to completing workforce preparation outcome reporting in conjunction with the department of education:
DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (1) For staffing costs related to completing workforce preparation outcome reporting in conjunction with the department of education:
$ 125,000 (2) For distribution to community colleges for the purposes of implementing adult education and literacy programs pursuant t os e c t i8 4 A .
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$ 125,000 (2) For distribution to community colleges for the purposes of implementing adult education and literacy programs pursuant to section 84A.19:
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15 (d) From the moneys appropriated in this numbered subparagraph, $210,000 shall be transferred to the department of health and human services for purposes of administering a program to provide access to international resources to lowans and new lowans to provide economic and leadership development resulting in Iowa being a more welcoming place to live, work, and raise a family.
15 (d) From the moneys appropriated in this numbered subparagraph, $210,000 shall be transferred to the department of health and human services for purposes of administering a program to provide access to international resources to Iowans and new Iowans to provide economic and leadership development resulting in Iowa being a more welcoming place to live, work, and raise a family.
(3) For the funding of internships for students studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with eligible Iowa employers as provided in section 84A.21, subsection 2, paragraph "c":
(3) For the funding of internships for students studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with eligible Iowa employers as provided in section 84A.21, subsection 2, paragraph “c”:
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GENERAL FUND —— CERTAIN REGENTS INSTITUTIONS.
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I O W S T A U N I V E RO FIS C I E A N T E C H N O L O G Y In cooperation with the economic development authority, for support of a biosciences innovation ecosystem, to strengthen Iowa's leadership positions in the area of bio-based chemicals, digital agriculture, vaccines, and medical devices, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY In cooperation with the economic development authority, for support of a biosciences innovation ecosystem, to strengthen Iowa’s leadership positions in the area of bio-based chemicals, digital agriculture, vaccines, and medical devices, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
$ 2,963,995 F T E s 9 .
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$ 2,963,995 ...............................................
FTEs 9.18 Senate File 645, p.
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA In cooperation with the economic development authority, for support of a biosciences innovation ecosystem, to strengthen Iowa's leadership positions in the area of bio-based chemicals, digital agriculture, vaccines, and medical devices, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA In cooperation with the economic development authority, for support of a biosciences innovation ecosystem, to strengthen Iowa’s leadership positions in the area of bio-based chemicals, digital agriculture, vaccines, and medical devices, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
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U N I V E R O FN O R T HI O W A For equipment and technology to expand the university's additive manufacturing capabilities related to investment castings technology and industry support, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
FTEs 4.35 c.
$ 394,321 F T E s 2 .
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA For equipment and technology to expand the university’s additive manufacturing capabilities related to investment castings technology and industry support, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
7 3 The university of northern Iowa shall make a good-faith effort to coordinate with private entities to seek moneys to supplement this appropriation to support the expansion of the university's additive manufacturing capabilities.
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$ 394,321 ...............................................
FTEs 2.73 The university of northern Iowa shall make a good-faith effort to coordinate with private entities to seek moneys to supplement this appropriation to support the expansion of the university’s additive manufacturing capabilities.
Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in subsection 1, paragraphs ^^a" and ^^b", that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in subsection 1, paragraphs “a” and “b”, that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the succeeding fiscal year.
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DIVISION II FY 2025-2026 CONTINGENT APPROPRIATION Sec.
E C O N OD E V E L O PA U T H O R T h e ri s appropriated from the grow Iowa values fund created in section 15G.108, Code 2009, to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
There is appropriated from the grow Iowa values fund created in section 15G.108, Code 2009, to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated:
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17 D I V I SI I IN H O U S R E N E WP I L P R O G R A M Sec.
17 DIVISION III HOUSING RENEWAL PILOT PROGRAM Sec.
2022 Iowa Acts, chapter 1148, section 20, subsection 9, as enacted by 2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 110, section 18, is amended to read a s follows:
2022 Iowa Acts, chapter 1148, section 20, subsection 9, as enacted by 2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 110, section 18, is amended to read as follows:
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______________________________ ______________________________ AMY SINCLAIR PAT GRASSLEY President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 645, Ninety-first General Assembly.
President of the Senate Speaker of^the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 645, Ninety-first General Assembly.
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CHARLES SMITHSON Secretary of the Senate Approved _______________, 2025 ______________________________ KIM REYNOLDS Governor
C H A R S M I T H S O N S e c r e t Approved ir *', 2025 K I MR E G o v e r n o r
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Action History

  1. Explanations of votes.

  2. Signed by Governor.

  3. NOBA: Final

  4. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.

  5. Message from House.

  6. Immediate message.

  7. NOBA: Senate Floor

  8. Passed House, yeas 61, nays 30.

  9. Substituted for HF 1040.

  10. Read first time, passed on file.

  11. Message from Senate.

  12. Immediate message.

  13. Passed Senate, yeas 34, nays 14.

  14. Amendment S-3151 adopted.

  15. Amendment S-3151 filed.

  16. NOBA: Senate Full Approps

  17. Committee report, approving bill.

  18. Introduced, placed on Appropriations calendar.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 30 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Votes

Shall the bill pass?

Passed 61 Yea · 30 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 61104
Unaffiliated 1101
Democrat 02904
Total 623109
% of votes cast 61%30%0%9%
How each member voted (102)
Member Party Vote
Kniff — Yea
Jr. — Nay
Sexton — Not Voting
Adam Zabner Democrat Nay
Aime Wichtendahl Democrat Nay
Amy Nielsen Democrat Nay
Angel Ramirez Democrat Nay
Austin Baeth Democrat Nay
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Democrat Nay
Bob Kressig Democrat Nay
Brian Meyer Democrat Nay
Daniel Gosa Democrat Not Voting
David Jacoby Democrat Nay
Dr. Megan L. Srinivas Democrat Nay
Elinor A. Levin Democrat Nay
Elizabeth Wilson Democrat Nay
Eric J. Gjerde Democrat Nay
Heather Matson Democrat Nay
J.D. Scholten Democrat Nay
Jeff Cooling Democrat Nay
Jennifer Konfrst Democrat Nay
Jerome Amos Jr. Democrat Nay
Josh Turek Democrat Nay
Ken Croken Democrat Not Voting
Kenan Judge Democrat Nay
Larry McBurney Democrat Nay
Lindsay James Democrat Nay
Mary Lee Madison Democrat Nay
Monica Kurth Democrat Nay
Rick L. Olson Democrat Nay
Rob Johnson Democrat Nay
Ross Wilburn Democrat Nay
Ruth Ann Gaines Democrat Not Voting
Sean Bagniewski Democrat Nay
Timi M. Brown-Powers Democrat Nay
Tracy A. Ehlert Democrat Not Voting
Ann Meyer Republican Yea
Austin Harris Republican Yea
Barb Kniff McCulla Republican Yea
Bill Gustoff Republican Yea
Blaine C. Watkins Republican Yea
Bob Henderson Republican Yea
Bobby Kaufmann Republican Yea
Brent Siegrist Republican Yea
Brett Barker Republican Yea
Brian K. Lohse Republican Not Voting
Brooke Boden Republican Yea
Carter F. Nordman Republican Yea
Chad Behn Republican Yea
Chad Ingels Republican Yea
Charley Thomson Republican Yea
Christian A. Hermanson Republican Yea
Cindy Golding Republican Yea
Craig P. Johnson Republican Yea
Craig Steven Williams Republican Yea
Dan Gehlbach Republican Yea
David E. Young Republican Yea
David L. Blom Republican Yea
David Sieck Republican Not Voting
Dean Fisher Republican Yea
Derek Wulf Republican Yea
Devon Wood Republican Yea
Dr. Steven P. Bradley Republican Yea
Eddie Andrews Republican Yea
Gary M. Mohr Republican Yea
Hans C. Wilz Republican Yea
Heather Hora Republican Yea
Helena Hayes Republican Yea
Henry Stone Republican Yea
Jacob Bossman Republican Yea
Jane Bloomingdale Republican Yea
Jason Gearhart Republican Yea
Jennifer J. Smith Republican Yea
John H. Wills Republican Yea
Jon Dunwell Republican Yea
Joshua Meggers Republican Yea
Judd Lawler Republican Yea
Mark Cisneros Republican Yea
Mark I. Thompson Republican Yea
Matt W. Windschitl Republican Yea
Matthew Rinker Republican Yea
Megan Jones Republican Yea
Michael R. Bergan Republican Yea
Mike Vondran Republican Yea
Norlin G. Mommsen Republican Yea
Pat Grassley Republican Yea
Ray Sorensen Republican Yea
Ryan Weldon Republican Yea
Sam Wengryn Republican Yea
Samantha Fett Republican Yea
Shannon Latham Republican Yea
Shannon Lundgren Republican Yea
Skyler Wheeler Republican Not Voting
Steven C. Holt Republican Yea
Taylor R. Collins Republican Yea
Thomas Gerhold Republican Yea
Thomas Jay Moore Republican Yea
Thomas M. Jeneary Republican Yea
Tom Determann Republican Yea
Tom Shipley Republican Nay
Travis M. Sitzmann Republican Yea
Zach Dieken Republican Not Voting

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