A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, food regulation, natural resources, and environmental protection, and providing penalties.

HSB 338 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, to various state government entities. It primarily provides over $20 million from the general fund to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) for its general operations, administration, and regulatory programs. The bill also directs specific appropriations from other funds for initiatives such as motor fuel inspection and the butchery innovation and revitalization program. Additionally, it allocates general fund moneys for dairy regulation, local food and farm programs, agricultural education, foreign animal disease preparedness, and support for farmers with disabilities, transferring some funds to Iowa State University and a national nonprofit organization. The bill affects IDALS, Iowa State University, and various agricultural and environmental programs and industries across the state.