Bill > HF489

This bill establishes a new annual standing appropriation for pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Starting in fiscal year 2025, the state will automatically allocate an amount of money from the state's general fund equal to Iowa's total population on July 1st of that year, as determined by the U.S. Census Bureau's annual population estimate. The bill requires the State Board of Regents to submit a detailed report to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 1st each year, explaining how the research funds were spent during the previous fiscal year. By tying the funding amount directly to the state's population, the bill ensures that the resources for pediatric cancer research can potentially grow or adjust proportionally with the state's population, demonstrating a commitment to supporting critical medical research that could benefit children suffering from cancer.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF489