A bill for an act relating to the veterans trust fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.
Impact
The proposed changes in SF82 are expected to have a significant impact on the available resources for veterans' programs and services in Iowa. With an increase in funding, it allows for better support mechanisms for veterans who may be facing financial challenges. The bill not only ensures that outstanding encumbrances are paid but also improves the overall financial health of the veterans trust fund, thereby strengthening its ability to serve veterans effectively.
Summary
Senate File 82 is a legislative proposal aimed at increasing the annual appropriations to the veterans trust fund in Iowa. The bill seeks to amend the existing provisions concerning the trust fund by increasing the amount appropriated from the lottery fund when the balance falls below ten million dollars. Specifically, the bill proposes that the annual amount transferred from the lottery fund be raised from $500,000 to $1 million for fiscal years when the starting balance of the veterans trust fund is under $50 million. This adjustment emphasizes the importance of financial support for veterans in the state.
Contention
While SF82 intends to bolster veterans' support, the discussion surrounding it may reveal contentious points regarding budget prioritization. Critics might argue that reallocation of funds from other essential services to the veterans trust fund could lead to budget shortfalls in those areas. Additionally, the immediate implementation of the bill raises questions about the state's ability to accommodate these financial changes within the current budget cycle without any adverse effects on other critical state programs.
A bill for an act relating to annual appropriations to the veterans trust fund and making an appropriation and including effective date and applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to annual appropriations to the veterans trust fund and making an appropriation and including effective date and applicability provisions.
A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for veterans and health and human services, including other related provisions and appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 3205.)
A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for veterans and health and human services, including other related provisions and appropriations, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See SF 2437.)
A bill for an act relating to appropriations for veterans and health and human services and including other related provisions and appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date and retroactive and other applicability date provisions.(See SF 561.)
A bill for an act relating to the amount the commission of veterans affairs may use from certain designated sources for the benefit of veterans and making an appropriation.(See HF 142.)
A bill for an act relating to the amount the commission of veterans affairs may use from certain designated sources for the benefit of veterans and making an appropriation.(Formerly HSB 21.)
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To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.