Relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and certain state board of regents institutions

This bill relates to and makes appropriations for the economic development of the state. _____ The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2025-2026 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. The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2025-2026 from the Iowa skilled worker and job creation fund to IEDA, institutions under the control of the state board of regents, and IWD. For FY 2025-2026, the bill limits the standing appropriation for tourism marketing.7 to IEDA. The bill also appropriates moneys for FY 2025-2026 from the special employment security contingency fund to IWD. 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, and ISU to submit various reports to the general assembly.