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Iowa Senate Bill SSB3202

Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SSB3202

Introduced
4/3/24  
Introduced
4/3/24  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2438.)

Impact

The proposed appropriations aim to enhance state operations through funding projects that benefit both the economy and public services. The bill reduces the standing appropriation from the general fund to the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Fund to zero for the fiscal year 2024-2025, intending to allocate resources more efficiently towards critical infrastructure projects that support economic growth across the state. This shift has generated discussions about prioritizing certain funding areas over others, impacting existing and future infrastructure projects.

Summary

Senate Study Bill 3202 (SSB3202) is a legislative proposal concerning appropriations from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund (RIIF) and the Technology Reinvestment Fund (TRF). The bill outlines specific allocations for various state departments and agencies, providing funding for projects designed to improve infrastructure and technological capabilities within Iowa. This includes appropriations for departments such as Administrative Services, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, and Natural Resources among others, for fiscal years 2024-2025.

Contention

Notable points of contention arise from the reallocation of funds from the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, a move seen by some stakeholders as detrimental to renewable energy initiatives. Critics argue that decreasing funds for renewable infrastructure could hinder the state’s environmental objectives and its commitment to renewable energy sources which are crucial for sustainable development. Additionally, the bill's overall focus on major infrastructure projects may lead to debates on how funds are distributed and the potential neglect of smaller, community-driven projects.

Latest SSB3202 Activity

Companion Bills

IA SF2438

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3202.)

IA HF2691

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters including renewable fuel infrastructure incentives, and including effective date provisions. Effective date: 05/09/2024, 07/01/2024.

Similar Bills

IA HF2691

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters including renewable fuel infrastructure incentives, and including effective date provisions. Effective date: 05/09/2024, 07/01/2024.

IA SF2438

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3202.)

IA SSB1218

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, and including effective date provisions.

IA HSB334

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters including county payment for district court furnishings, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF577

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, establishing a destination Iowa fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1221.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023.

IA HSB253

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, establishing a destination Iowa fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 730.)

IA HF730

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, establishing a destination Iowa fund, providing for related matters, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 253.)

IA SF2421

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations involving state government entities associated with agriculture, natural resources, and environmental protection, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3196.) Conditional effective date.