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HSB 336

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for the economic development of the state, including to the economic development authority, Iowa finance authority, department of workforce development, and state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and eliminating the repeal of the housing renewal pilot program.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill allocates economic development funds across state agencies and makes the housing renewal pilot program permanent rather than allowing its repeal.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 1040.
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Bill Summary · HSB 336

Legislative bill overview

HSB 336 appropriates state funds for economic development initiatives across multiple agencies including the Economic Development Authority, Iowa Finance Authority, Department of Workforce Development, and Board of Regents institutions. The bill also prevents the scheduled repeal of the housing renewal pilot program, effectively continuing that program indefinitely.

Why is this important

Economic development appropriations directly impact job creation, workforce training, housing availability, and business growth in Iowa communities. The housing renewal pilot program continuation affects residential development and community revitalization efforts. These spending decisions shape state economic priorities and fiscal allocation for the coming budget cycle.

Potential points of contention

  • Appropriations amount and distribution: The bill's specific funding levels across agencies may be debated regarding whether resources are allocated efficiently or proportionally to economic needs
  • Housing renewal pilot program elimination of repeal: Extending the program indefinitely commits ongoing resources without a scheduled review period, potentially locking in spending that some may view as unnecessary or ineffective
  • Regents institutions funding: Higher education funding levels often generate debate about whether support adequately addresses student affordability, workforce pipeline needs, and institutional priorities

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

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