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HF 489

A bill for an act providing a standing appropriation for pediatric cancer research at the university of Iowa hospitals and clinics.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Austin Baeth and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a standing annual General Fund appropriation to the Regents for pediatric cancer research at UIHC, amount based on Iowa population each July 1.

Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
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Bill Summary · HF 489

Summary: HF 489 – Standing appropriation for pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Overview

HF 489 would create a standing, ongoing appropriation from Iowa’s General Fund to the State Board of Regents to support pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC). The annual funding amount would be determined by the state’s population, as estimated on July 1 of each fiscal year, and would be available for the UIHC pediatric cancer research program. The Regents would report on expenditures each year to the Governor and General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • New Section 135.194 establishes a standing annual appropriation from the General Fund to the State Board of Regents for pediatric cancer research at UIHC.
  • The annual appropriation amount equals the population of the state on July 1 of that fiscal year, based on the US Census Bureau’s annual population estimate.
  • Effective for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and for each fiscal year thereafter.
  • The funds are to be used specifically for pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
  • The State Board of Regents must report to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 1 of each year regarding how the prior year’s funds were expended.

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide stable, ongoing funding for pediatric cancer research conducted at UIHC.
  • To tie annual funding to population growth (or decline), ensuring the appropriation scales with the size of the state.
  • To enhance oversight through annual reporting to state leadership.

Fiscal Impact and Funding Mechanism

  • The appropriation is “standing” and automatic each year, not contingent on annual appropriations bills.
  • Amount fluctuates each year, being equal to Iowa’s population on July 1 of that year (per Census estimates).
  • The mechanism constrains use to pediatric cancer research at UIHC, with oversight reporting requirements.

Affected Parties

  • State General Fund (source of the appropriation)
  • State Board of Regents (recipient and administrator of the funds)
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (beneficiary and primary research institution)
  • Iowa Governor and General Assembly (receivers of annual expenditure reports)

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 20, 2025
  • Status: Referred to Health and Human Services
  • Sponsors: BAETH and TUREK (primary)

Notes

  • The bill does not specify a defined minimum or maximum dollar amount beyond the population-based formula.
  • The term “pediatric” is used in the title and section but is not further defined in the summary text; implementation could rely on existing program definitions at UIHC.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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