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SF 2248Died when the session ended · February 7, 2024

Providing for the establishment of a nonprofit security grant program, and making appropriations

Topics:State budget

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 19, 2024
  3. Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the Senate
  5. Next: House committee
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill establishes a nonprofit security grant program under the administration of the department of homeland security and emergency management for the purpose of awarding grants to improve the physical security of nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks or hate crimes. The bill creates a nonprofit security grant fund under the control of the department. The department may award up to $500,000 to an applicant for its own security enhancements or to help a nonprofit to which the applicant provides support.

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The bill limits the amount that may be used for construction, renovation, or paying staff, third-party contractors, or consultants to assist with the management and administration of the moneys awarded. The department is required to award grants based on the risk level of an applicant for violent attacks and hate crimes, without considering past grant applications or awards. The bill requires the department to adopt application procedures, forms, administrative guidelines, and other rules for implementing and administering the program and to provide ongoing assistance to nonprofits, including through resources on the department’s internet site and outreach to stakeholders.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named February 19, 2024. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§29C.26

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works