Iowa would fund public projects and limit health-agency computer spending

Iowa would set aside money from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund for public facilities, transportation, conservation, and community projects. Other funding includes $25 million for university building-financing costs, $20 million each for a University of Northern Iowa public policy center and University of Iowa nursing laboratory over three years, and $10 million for the Sioux City military runway. Amounts are spending ceilings, rather than promises to spend every dollar. They include $8.2 million for water quality, $9.6 million for lakes, and $6 million for state park improvements and parking. Two tourism funds and the strategic infrastructure program would each receive up to $10 million. A separate $10 million shared-services deposit depends on legislation establishing that fund becoming law. Railroad crossing projects would receive up to $5 million each fiscal year from 2026–2027 through 2030–2031 only if separate legislation establishes the fund. Farm demonstration projects would share costs. Except for practices at field edges, Iowa would pay no more than half the estimated or actual cost, whichever is lower. Records identifying participating landowners or specific farmland would remain confidential. No more than 10 percent of water-quality funding could cover administration and implementation costs. Most allocations cover fiscal year 2026–2027. Uncommitted money generally stays available for two additional fiscal years, returning sooner at the end of a year when projects finish. Capitol maintenance would receive $750,000 annually beginning July 1, 2026.

Iowa would set aside money from the Technology Reinvestment Fund for agency computer systems and related services. Funding also covers education, emergency messaging, justice, and financial systems. The Medicaid allocation pays for carrying out federal requirements; this provision does not itself impose work or eligibility rules. The Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund would provide $37,291,641 to the Technology Reinvestment Fund for fiscal year 2026–2027. Annual $17.5 million payments from the state general fund would begin with the fiscal year starting July 1, 2027. Other spending ceilings include $2,947,658 for cybersecurity, $2,510,000 for artificial intelligence capacity, and $2 million for police communications and traffic and criminal software. Uncommitted technology money generally stays available through June 30, 2029. If a project finishes earlier, unused money returns at the end of that fiscal year. These project allocations cover July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Iowa would set the general-fund payment to the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund at zero for one fiscal year. The provision covers the payment to the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund otherwise provided under Iowa Code section 159A.17. The zero-dollar amount applies to the scheduled state general-fund payment, rather than every possible source of money for the program. The zero-dollar payment covers July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Iowa nonprofits formed to promote economic development and tourism could apply for regional sports district certification and financial help. Eligible applicants would be Iowa nonprofits formed to promote economic development and tourism within the state. Districts would promote youth sports, high school athletics, the Special Olympics, and other physical sporting events. Iowa's Economic Development Authority would award certification through competitive review, considering economic impact, geographic diversity, proposed activities, and other relevant factors. Districts receiving financial help for an activity would report its financial return, first-time visitors to Iowa, and hotel rooms occupied. The authority could request more information. Reports would be due no more than 30 days after an activity's final date, unless the authority approves a later date in writing.

The Department of Health and Human Services would limit major computer-system commitments and arrange a review of its systems. The limits cover major replacement, rebuilding, or modernization of health and family service systems. The review would examine ways to connect program data, detect errors, and control costs. The department could not enter into, amend, or extend covered commitments costing more than $5 million individually or together, or commit Iowa to payments over multiple years. The exception covers only minimum computer changes needed to comply with federal Public Law 119-21 or laws implementing it that expressly require near-term action. Those changes cannot substantially advance broader system replacement or modernization. The study committee would be required by August 1, 2026. Health and Human Services would report to lawmakers and the governor by January 1, 2027. The spending limits cover fiscal year 2026–2027, and the section expires July 1, 2027.