IA SSB1218

Appropriates funds from the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund (RIIF) for FY 2025-2026 totaling over $140 million for projects including $25.6 million to the Board of Regents for university building deficiencies, $15 million for Iowa Law Enforcement Academy driving training facility, $10 million each for community attraction/tourism and Destination Iowa funds, and $9.6 million for lake restoration projects

Allocates $8.2 million to the Water Quality Initiative Fund for demonstration projects supporting the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy, with cost-share provisions capping state contributions at 50% for most practices and requiring water quality evaluations in supported subwatersheds

Appropriates approximately $18.3 million from the Technology Reinvestment Fund for FY 2025-2026, including $5.4 million for Economic Development Authority enterprise management system, $3 million for Department of Corrections technology upgrades, and $2.9 million for cybersecurity operations

Deposits $10 million into the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund for renewable fuel infrastructure programs and $6.5 million for payments on the statewide interoperable communications system financing agreement

Extends reversion deadlines for prior appropriations to the Department of Corrections for kitchen remodel/expansion projects at the Clarinda treatment complex from three years to four years, effective upon enactment