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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

Topics:State budgetBusiness & economyHigher education

Same legislation: HSB 773, SF 2485, HF 2772

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Also covers HSB 773 and SF 2485 and HF 2772.

What changed before it passed
Official bill pageLobbyist declarationsOne-pager to print

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedMarch 17, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeMarch 17, 2026
  3. Done: Senate committeeApril 8, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2485
  5. Next: House committee
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2485 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2485 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. Additionally, it moves some 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.

Changed since by amendments S-5228, H-8415; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

Senate subcommittee

Named March 17, 2026. On April 3, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Lobbying

6 for · 1 against · 29 undecided · Who →

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SSB 3188RenumberedHSB 773Renumbered

91st General Assembly

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

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

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