Bill > SF646

This bill is an appropriations act allocating funding for various state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The bill includes detailed budget allocations for multiple state departments and agencies, with key provisions covering areas such as agricultural support, conservation efforts, animal disease prevention, and environmental protection. Specifically, the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship receives approximately $20.4 million in general fund appropriations, with additional funding for programs like the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute, renewable fuel infrastructure, and a new Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program that will help food banks and emergency feeding organizations purchase local food products. The Department of Natural Resources receives about $12.8 million in general fund appropriations and will allocate 50 full-time equivalent positions for seasonal state park maintenance. The bill also creates a new Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program to support local food systems, modifies the animal disease prevention fund structure, and includes provisions for transferring and using funds from various state conservation and environmental protection accounts. Additionally, the bill makes several technical amendments to existing laws related to animal health, disease testing, and state property sales, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Budget and Finance

Appropriations (Senate)

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