Bill > SF646

This bill appropriates funds for state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. * **Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship:** * General Fund appropriation for department support, administration, regulation, and programs: $20,377,294 (420.00 FTEs) * Transfer to Iowa State University for the Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute: $325,000 * Unclaimed Pari-Mutuel Wagering Winnings for horse and dog racing law enforcement: $305,516 (from moneys available under section 99D.13) * Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund for motor fuel inspection: $500,000 * Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund for the Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program: $249,695 (funds remain available until June 30, 2027) * General Fund for Dairy Regulation (grade "A" milk survey): $189,196 (funds remain available until the close of the succeeding fiscal year) * General Fund for the Local Food and Farm Program: $125,000 (funds remain available until the close of the succeeding fiscal year) * General Fund for Agricultural Education (future farmers): $150,000 (funds remain available until the close of the succeeding fiscal year) * General Fund for the Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Fund: $1,050,000 * General Fund for the Farmers with Disabilities Program: $230,000 (funds remain available until the close of the succeeding fiscal year) * General Fund for the Loess Hills Development and Conservation Fund: $300,000 * General Fund for the Southern Iowa Development and Conservation Fund: $100,000 * General Fund for Grain Regulation (chapters 203 and 203C): $350,000 * General Fund for the Choose Iowa Fund: $1,813,000 * General Fund for the Choose Iowa Food Purchasing Program: $200,000 (funds remain available until the close of the succeeding fiscal year) * Environment First Fund for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP): $1,000,000 * Environment First Fund for Watershed Protection: $900,000 * Environment First Fund for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP): $900,000 * Environment First Fund for Soil and Water Conservation: $8,325,000 * Environment First Fund for Soil and Water Conservation Administration: $3,800,000 * Environment First Fund for the Water Quality Initiative Fund: $2,375,000 * **Department of Natural Resources:** * General Fund appropriation for department support, administration, regulation, and programs: $12,816,738 (1,145.95 FTEs, including 50.00 FTEs for seasonal park employees) * State Fish and Game Protection Fund for regulation and advancement of outdoor activities: $51,404,790 * Groundwater Protection Fund for groundwater protection: $3,455,850 * Special Snowmobile Fund for snowmobile programs: $100,000 * General Fund for Floodplain Management and Dam Safety: $1,510,000 (funds remain available until the close of the succeeding fiscal year) * General Fund for Forestry Health Management: $525,000 (funds remain available until the close of the succeeding fiscal year) * General Fund for State Park Operations: $1,000,000 * General Fund for State Park Maintenance: $300,000 * Environment First Fund for State Park Maintenance and Operations: $6,235,000 * Environment First Fund for Geographic Information System (GIS) data for watershed managers: $195,000 * Environment First Fund for Water Quality Monitoring: $2,955,000 * Environment First Fund for the Public Water Supply System Account: $500,000 * Environment First Fund for Regulation of Animal Feeding Operations: $1,320,000 * Environment First Fund for Floodplain Management and Dam Safety: $375,000 * Environment First Fund for Ambient Air Quality: $425,000 * **Iowa State University of Science and Technology:** * General Fund for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: $4,799,898 (51.00 FTEs) * General Fund for Management of Private Forests: $150,000 (1.00 FTE) * General Fund for Livestock Disease Research: $291,390 * Iowa Nutrient Research Fund for the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: $120,000 * Iowa Animal Disease Prevention Fund for installing and moving equipment at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory: $250,000 * Iowa Animal Disease Prevention Fund for Livestock Disease Research: $100,000 * **State University of Iowa:** * General Fund for Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (I-CASH): $128,154 (conditions apply regarding director's employment and other funding sources) * General Fund for a Groundwater Planning and Resource Assessment Project by the Iowa Geological Survey: $200,000 (funds remain available for expenditure) * Environment First Fund for Iowa Geological Survey Operations: $200,000 * Environment First Fund for Water Resource Management by the Iowa Geological Survey: $495,000 * **Iowa Resources Enhancement and Protection Fund:** * Environment First Fund appropriation for the Iowa Resources Enhancement and Protection Fund: $12,000,000 * **Animal Disease Preparedness and Response:** * Iowa Animal Disease Prevention Fund for the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for equipment, vaccine development assistance, the Foreign Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Fund, and IT upgrades: $250,000, $100,000, $100,000, and $450,000 respectively (funds remain available until the close of the succeeding fiscal year). * **State Parks:** * Moneys generated from the sale of state park lands or structures are appropriated to the Department of Natural Resources for structure or infrastructure costs at the specific state park from which the moneys were generated.