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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
Sponsored by the Senate Appropriations Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedMarch 17, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeMarch 17, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeApril 8, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 28, 202630–16
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseApril 28, 202657–32
- Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026
HF 2772 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 2772, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 2772 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary This bill provides funding for several state agencies and universities to help grow Iowa's economy. It sets limits on how much money can be spent on tourism, the arts, and the World Food Prize during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, it moves extra insurance money to the economic development authority and asks the state auditor to review how the Iowa finance authority is being checked.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to and makes appropriations for the economic development of the state. 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. 7 to IEDA. The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2026-2027 from the special employment security contingency fund to IWD. The bill also appropriates moneys for FY 2026-2027 from the Iowa skilled worker and job creation fund to IEDA, IWD, and the state board 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.
Why it matters. State agencies including the economic development authority, the Iowa finance authority, the department of workforce development, and several state universities would receive funding for economic development. The bill also transfers excess insurance division revenues to the economic development authority and requires several state entities to submit reports to the general assembly.2
Changed since by amendments S-5228, H-8415; see Amendments.
Senate subcommittee
Named March 17, 2026 (as SSB 3188). On April 3, 2026 it recommended passage.
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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 · similarBecame law
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