Technology

introduced · Iowa · Legislature

5494XD: Address Confidentiality Program, Redaction of Information (5494XD) - Secretary of State

This bill requires both assessors and recorders (not just assessors) to redact the name of an address confidentiality program participant from electronic public documents on internet sites when requested. It applies directly to participants in Iowa's address confidentiality program, such as victims of domestic violence or threats who need to protect their home addresses. The key mechanism mandates that these officials implement a process to handle redaction requests without charging any fee. The bill updates existing law by expanding the responsible parties beyond assessors to include recorders and removing references to "assessor's staff" for the redaction requirement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates redaction of personal addresses from public electronic documents to protect victims' privacy, directly supporting data privacy measures.90% confidence

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introduced · Iowa · Legislature

5269XD: Department of Management, Records, Funds, and Contracts (5269XD) - Management, Department of

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $17.5M/year from general fund for IT infrastructure upgrades prioritizing ROI and public service improvements, directly funding state technology modernization within budget framework.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $17.5M annually + $18.27M for tech infrastructure upgrades, prioritizing rural access and public service improvements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · House May 5, 2025

HSB 334: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters including county payment for district court furnishings, and including effective date provisions.

HSB 334 is an appropriations bill that allocates funds from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund and Technology Reinvestment Fund for various state projects and initiatives. It provides funding for maintenance at state facilities like the State Historical Building and Terrace Hill, as well as building repairs for the Department for the Blind and facility renovations for the Department of Corrections. The bill also directs significant funding towards the Water Quality Initiative for demonstration projects and education, and the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund for related programs. These appropriations aim to support infrastructure improvements, environmental conservation efforts, and economic development projects across the state.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds Department of Corrections facility renovations, directly supporting correctional infrastructure within criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill allocates significant funding to Water Quality Initiative for demonstration, directly advancing environmental protection through water resource management.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funds from Technology Reinvestment Fund, directly supporting tech initiatives per fund name and purpose.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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signed · Iowa · House Jun 2, 2026

HF 1028: A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

HF 1028 modifies state financial management by changing rules for interdepartmental fund transfers and altering provisions for the technology reinvestment fund. It grants the legislative council new authority to review and disapprove specific interdepartmental transfers between state agencies. The bill redefines the technology reinvestment fund to focus on state information technology projects that enhance infrastructure and improve government services, establishing criteria for prioritizing these projects. It also appropriates $17.5 million annually to this fund, starting July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRedefines technology reinvestment fund to prioritize IT projects enhancing infrastructure and improving government services, thus funding and advancing technology.90% confidence

passed · Iowa · House Jan 25, 2026

HF 985: A bill for an act relating to services provided by the secretary of state, providing fees, and making appropriations.

HF 985 modifies how the Iowa Secretary of State collects fees for services. It allows the Secretary to set additional fees (capped at $2 million annually starting July 2025) for services like document copies, with all such fees deposited into the Business Services Modernization Fund. This fund must be used to modernize the Secretary’s technology and business operations by June 30, 2026. The bill also updates expedited filing surcharges (e.g., $250 for 1-hour service) and specifies that these fees go to the Business Administration Fund for administering business entity regulations. It directly affects businesses filing documents with the Secretary’s office and the office itself, as it changes fee structures and fund usage.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates up to $2M annual fees into Business Services Modernization Fund specifically for Secretary of State technology modernization by 2026.95% confidence

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SF 307: A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.

SF 307 addresses several areas under the purview of the Department of Management. It makes budget transmittals to the department confidential until the governor transmits the state budget. The bill also revises the Technology Reinvestment Fund, outlining how its moneys are used for state information technology projects, establishing prioritization criteria for these projects, and appropriating specific funds for their implementation. Additionally, it shortens the frequency of required national criminal history checks for IT staff working for the department or supported entities from ten to five years. Finally, the bill prohibits certain contract terms that would violate state constitutional provisions or limit the department's ability to participate in its own legal defense.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates specific funds for state IT projects via Technology Reinvestment Fund, advancing budget allocation for fiscal management and IT priorities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRevises Technology Reinvestment Fund, appropriates funds for state IT projects, and establishes prioritization criteria, directly supporting technology funding and implementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SF 599: A bill for an act relating to work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan, public assistance programs, an information technology fund, the public assistance modernization fund, and the Medicaid for employed people with disabilities program.

This bill establishes work requirements as a condition for maintaining eligibility in Iowa's Health and Wellness Plan (IHAWP) and aligns similar requirements across public assistance programs, pending federal approval. It specifies exemptions for vulnerable groups including individuals under 19, seniors 65+, people with disabilities (per Social Security), caretakers of young children, those in substance use treatment, and medically exempt individuals. The bill also creates an Information Technology Fund by transferring unspent funds from the Public Assistance Modernization Fund to support system upgrades for program administration. Additionally, it amends Medicaid rules to clarify income and resource disregards for employed people with disabilities.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes work requirements on Medicaid eligibility, restricting access for non-working beneficiaries despite limited exemptions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates an Information Technology Fund explicitly, funding technology initiatives per bill title and subjects, aligning with 'fund' indicator for support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 27, 2025

HF 466: A bill for an act relating to contracts between a publisher and a library for electronic literary materials, and providing civil penalties.

HF 466 sets rules for contracts between publishers and Iowa libraries for digital books and audiobooks (e.g., ebooks, digital audiobooks). It prohibits publishers from restricting libraries’ standard lending practices, such as limiting loan duration, frequency, interlibrary loans, or the ability to make preservation copies. The bill allows publishers to set limits on simultaneous borrower access or require technical protections to prevent extended use beyond loan periods. Libraries must be able to share contract terms with other Iowa libraries, and contracts cannot force libraries to violate other laws. The Iowa Attorney General can enforce these rules and impose civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation for noncompliant publishers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits publishers from restricting library digital lending practices (loan terms, interlibrary loans), protecting access to electronic materials and preserving digital rights for libraries.95% confidence

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Apr 1, 2025

SSB 1218: A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, and including effective date provisions.

SSB 1218 is an appropriations bill allocating funds from Iowa's Rebuild Infrastructure and Technology Reinvestment Funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides $8.2 million to the Department of Agriculture for water quality demonstration projects in priority watersheds, requiring projects to follow Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, use cost-sharing (state covering up to 50% of costs), and maintain confidentiality of agricultural land data. Additional allocations include $10 million for renewable fuel infrastructure, $5 million for state historical building maintenance, and smaller sums for corrections facility renovations, tourism funds, and other infrastructure projects. The bill specifies how funds must be used, including restrictions on public disclosure of agricultural land information.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriations bill allocating $8.2M from existing funds for water quality projects, directly managing state budget allocation for specific programs.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $8.2M for water quality projects following Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy, directly advancing pollution control and environmental protection measures.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates from Technology Reinvestment Fund, explicitly supporting technology funding. Data confidentiality requirement for agricultural land data supports data privacy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Water Quality

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died · Iowa · House Mar 26, 2025

HF 948: A bill for an act relating to public assistance programs, work requirements for the Iowa health and wellness plan, an information technology fund, the public assistance modernization fund, and the Medicaid for employed people with disabilities program and program review and report.

HF 948 establishes work requirements for Iowa's Health and Wellness Plan (IHAWP), requiring most participants to work at least 80 hours monthly to maintain benefits, with exemptions for children, seniors, people with disabilities, and others. It creates an Information Technology Fund to modernize state health systems, transferring unspent funds from a previous public assistance modernization fund. The bill also updates eligibility for Iowa's Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities program to disregard certain income and asset limits (up to $10,000 for individuals), and mandates a state review of similar programs in other states by December 2025. These changes directly affect low-income Iowans enrolled in IHAWP or the Medicaid program for employed people with disabilities.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareImposes work requirements on IHAWP participants, restricting access to healthcare benefits for non-exempt individuals while creating barriers to maintain coverage.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates Information Technology Fund to modernize state health systems, directly funding technology infrastructure for public assistance programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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