Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB327

Introduced
4/8/25  

Caption

A bill for an act appropriating federal moneys made available from federal block grants and other nonstate sources, allocating portions of federal block grants, and providing procedures if federal moneys or federal block grants are more or less than anticipated.

Impact

The bill's provisions are anticipated to have a significant impact on state laws by ensuring continued funding for critical health and social service initiatives. It allows for a flexible approach to funding based on actual federal allocations, which means that if federal money increases or decreases, the state budget can be adjusted accordingly. This adaptability may influence how state agencies plan and execute their health and social service programs, ensuring they can respond to changing financial circumstances.

Summary

House Study Bill 327 proposes appropriations of federal moneys from block grants and other nonstate sources for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The bill outlines specific allocations for various programs aimed at addressing substance abuse, healthcare, and social services within the state of Iowa. Notably, it designates substantial amounts for treatment services, prevention programs, and health initiatives targeted at vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children.

Contention

While the bill seeks to enhance the provision of essential services, points of contention may arise from its reliance on federal block grants and the potential for funding fluctuations, which could jeopardize program continuity. Critics may express concerns about the adequacy of provisions for administrative expenses and the allocation of resources, especially in high-demand areas such as mental health and substance abuse treatment. Additionally, there could be debates regarding how these funds are distributed among various programs and whether certain areas receive adequate support.

Companion Bills

IA SSB1216

Related A bill for an act appropriating federal moneys made available from federal block grants and other nonstate sources, allocating portions of federal block grants, and providing procedures if federal moneys or federal block grants are more or less than anticipated.(See SF 626.)

IA SF626

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to federal moneys and regulations, including the appropriation of federal moneys made available from federal block grants and other nonstate sources, the allocation of portions of federal block grants, the procedures if federal moneys or federal block grants are more or less than anticipated, and the authorization of certain city regulations when required under federal law, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1216.) Effective date: Enactment, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 03/28/2025.

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AN ACT to make appropriations for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2023, in the administration, operation, and maintenance of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the various departments, institutions, offices, and agencies of the state; for certain state aid and obligations; for capital outlay, for the service of the public debt, for emergency and contingency; to repeal certain appropriations and any acts inconsistent herewith; to provide provisional continuing appropriations; and to establish certain provisions, limitations, and restrictions under which appropriations may be obligated and expended. This act makes appropriations for the purposes described above for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023.