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SSB 1219

A bill for an act relating to transportation and other infrastructure-related appropriations to the department of transportation, including allocation and use of moneys from the road use tax fund, the primary road fund, and the statutory allocations fund.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill appropriates transportation funds from road use tax and primary road fund to Department of Transportation for infrastructure projects and maintenance statewide.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 628.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1219

Legislative bill overview

SSB 1219 appropriates state transportation and infrastructure funds to Iowa's Department of Transportation, directing how money from the road use tax fund, primary road fund, and statutory allocations fund will be spent. The bill allocates specific amounts for various transportation infrastructure projects and maintenance across the state.

Why is this important

Transportation funding directly affects road conditions, safety, and infrastructure upkeep that Iowans rely on daily. These appropriations determine which projects get built or maintained, impacting rural access, urban congestion, and economic competitiveness. The bill's specific allocation decisions shape Iowa's infrastructure priorities for the fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Fund source competition: Money allocated to specific projects removes resources from other potential infrastructure needs; stakeholders from underserved regions may argue their areas receive insufficient funding
  • Project prioritization criteria: Without seeing the specific allocations, there may be disagreement over whether funds prioritize urban versus rural areas, new construction versus maintenance, or particular regions
  • Road use tax burden: The bill's reliance on road use tax funding raises questions about fairness of how this tax burden falls on different driver classes and whether rates adequately fund infrastructure needs

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

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