A bill for an act 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 eliminating the repeal of the housing renewal pilot program.

HSB 336 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funds for economic development in Iowa for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides funding to several entities, including the Economic Development Authority, Iowa Finance Authority, Department of Workforce Development, and State Board of Regents. The bill sets goals for the Economic Development Authority to expand the state economy, increase wealth and population, and promote business and entrepreneurial growth. It also outlines specific financial assistance for workforce recruitment, women entrepreneurs, and advanced research, while requiring jobs created with these funds to be filled by legally authorized workers. Additionally, the bill appropriates funds for the World Food Prize, Councils of Governments, and the Tourism Office, and eliminates the repeal of the housing renewal pilot program.