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 state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and codifying the housing renewal program

Topics:State budget

Same legislation: SSB 3188, SF 2485, HF 2772

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedApril 7, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeApril 7, 2026
Done: House committeeApril 15, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseApril 28, 202657–32
Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
Done: Passes the SenateApril 28, 202630–16
Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

Became HF 2772 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2772 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to and makes appropriations for the economic development of the state, and codifies the housing renewal program. DIVISION I —— FY 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS. The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2026-2027 from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority (IEDA), Iowa finance authority (IFA), department of workforce development (IWD), Iowa state university of science and technology (ISU), state university of Iowa, and university of northern Iowa. For FY 2026-2027, the bill limits standing appropriations for the world food prize, the arts and culture enhancement fund, and tourism marketing.

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7 to IEDA. The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2026-2027 from the special employment security contingency fund to IWD. _____ of regents and institutions under the control of the board. The auditor of state is requested to review the audit of IFA performed by the auditor hired by IFA. The bill requires IEDA, the vocational rehabilitation services division of IWD, the state board of regents, and ISU to submit various reports to the general assembly. DIVISION II —— HOUSING RENEWAL PROGRAM. The bill codifies the housing renewal program created pursuant to 2022 Iowa Acts, chapter 1148, section 20, as amended by 2023 Iowa Acts, chapter 110, section 18, and 2025 Iowa Acts, chapter 155, section 14.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments S-5228, H-8415; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

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Named April 7, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§16.52

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Lobbying

6 for · 1 against · 29 undecided · Who →

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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SSB 3188Renumbered HSB 773Renumbered

91st General Assembly

SF 2485Didn’t advancefrom SSB 3188 HF 2772Became lawfrom HSB 773

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Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. A version became law.

SF 2432 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including…
90th General Assembly · Signed by Governor · similar
Became law

Similar bills this General Assembly

SSB 1236 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including…
91st General Assembly · Renumbered as SF 645
Very similar
SSB 1223 Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including…
91st General Assembly · In committee
Very similar

Matched by the wording of each bill’s explanation, or an identical title. Companion bills and renumbered versions of this bill aren’t listed; they’re the same bill.