This bill adds career and technical education (CTE) instructors to the list of shared positions eligible for supplementary state funding. School districts that share CTE instructors (defined as licensed teachers with specific endorsements for grades 5-12 in fields like agriculture or IT) with other districts or political subdivisions for at least 20% of the school year will receive an additional two "pupil" weightings per shared position. This funding increase aims to support student programming by redirecting resources to districts sharing these instructional staff. The change applies to all qualifying CTE instructor positions, regardless of whether the shared functions are identical across entities.
This bill establishes a Technology Reinvestment Fund to finance state IT projects. It allocates $17.5 million annually from the general fund starting fiscal year 2026, plus $18.27 million from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund for 2025-2026, specifically for technology infrastructure upgrades, new systems, and projects improving public services. The Department of Management must prioritize projects based on strategic alignment, ROI, rural access benefits, and sustainability, then submit a prioritized list to the governor for budget recommendations. All funded projects require annual reporting to the legislature detailing progress, costs, and outcomes.
This bill amends Iowa law to clarify the Auditor of State's access to confidential information during audits. It allows the Auditor to access certain confidential records (like agency data) while maintaining confidentiality, but explicitly prohibits access to individual income tax returns or health data identifying specific patients. The bill also removes requirements for prior consent before disclosing information in audit reports and repeals outdated dispute-resolution rules for conflicts between state agencies. These changes streamline audit processes while preserving specific privacy protections for sensitive personal data.
This bill requires Iowa state departments and agencies to reimburse the Auditor of State for audit costs. It specifies that all departments listed in Section 11.5B - including health, education, transportation, courts, and retirement systems - must pay for audits they receive. The Department of Management will transfer funds from unappropriated state treasury money to cover these reimbursements. The bill also mandates that the Auditor of State set annual billing rates for audit services through formal rules.
This bill requires Iowa's Auditor of State to annually update and distribute a list of practical, innovative best practices for efficiently using public funds - without needing new laws. It directs all public entities (like cities, schools, and agencies) to report which recommendations they implement. The Auditor then compiles an annual report analyzing these responses to track progress. The focus is on improving existing operations through shared, actionable strategies, not on creating new legislative requirements.
This bill (5374XD) exempts certified public accountants (CPAs) from Iowa state income tax on fees earned from auditing or examining local governments (like cities, counties, or school districts). It amends Iowa tax codes 422.7 (individual tax) and 422.35 (corporate tax) to exclude such income from taxable earnings. The exemption applies retroactively to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. The bill directly affects CPAs who perform these government audits, removing a tax liability on their fees for this specific service.
This bill establishes a state grant program to help veterans service organizations hire staff who assist veterans with benefits claims. Organizations must provide matching funds equal to the grant amount to receive support. It allocates $250,000 from the state general fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, with unspent funds remaining available for future use. The Department of Veterans Affairs will administer the program and create application rules.
This bill requires anglers with a standard fishing license to pay an additional fee to fish for or keep muskellunge (a type of large predatory fish). The fee revenue must be used exclusively by Iowa's Natural Resource Commission to fund muskellunge conservation and management programs. An exception allows people to fish for muskellunge without paying the fee during community events where the commission grants a permit for stocking muskellunge in non-designated waters. The bill does not affect regular fishing license holders or other fish species.
This bill expands Iowa's ability to recover benefits improperly received from the Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) department. It creates a lien on a person's property for benefits obtained through false, misleading, or inaccurate information (excluding cases of department error), allowing the state to collect the debt plus interest. The Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) will now collect these debts, using methods like wage garnishment or tax refund seizures after fraud is confirmed. County recorders must maintain an index of these liens for HSEM programs, aligning collection procedures with existing health services debt recovery.
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This bill changes Iowa's process for replacing lost or destroyed vehicle title certificates. It increases the application fee to $30 and sets a new amount ($18) that county treasurers may retain from each fee for the county general fund (previously $12). The bill clarifies terminology across state law and applies retroactively to replacement applications submitted on or after January 1, 2025. It directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders, and county treasurers handling title replacements.
