Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF105

Introduced
1/25/23  
Introduced
1/25/23  

Caption

A bill for an act appropriating moneys to the Iowa finance authority for the home ownership assistance program for eligible service members.

Impact

This bill is expected to have a positive impact on state laws regarding veteran support and housing assistance. By directing significant funds towards the Iowa Finance Authority for this specific program, HF105 can help ensure that service members have better access to resources that facilitate home ownership. This aligns with broader goals of fostering community stability and rewarding service members for their dedication.

Summary

House File 105 (HF105) is a legislative proposal that aims to appropriate funds to the Iowa Finance Authority for the purpose of supporting a home ownership assistance program targeted at eligible service members. The bill allocates $2 million from the general fund of Iowa for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The intent of this funding is to aid current and former military service members in obtaining home ownership, thereby enhancing their stability and financial security.

Contention

While the bill appears to have broad support for its intent to assist service members, there may be points of contention regarding the sufficiency of the appropriated funds and its long-term effectiveness. Some critics may argue that relying on a one-time appropriation of $2 million may not be adequate to meet the ongoing housing needs of service members or that more comprehensive housing strategies should be considered. Additionally, there could be discussions on the eligibility criteria for the program and how effectively the funds will be distributed.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA HF2735

A bill for an act relating to programs administered by the Iowa finance authority including the firsthome program and home ownership assistance program for military members, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF2246

A bill for an act relating to the military home ownership assistance program, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF357

A bill for an act establishing a neighborhood housing revitalization assistance program within the Iowa finance authority.

IA SF505

A bill for an act codifying a firsthome program administered by the Iowa finance authority.

IA HF2169

A bill for an act requiring the Iowa finance authority to conduct a review of the firsthome program's household income limit.

IA HSB308

A bill for an act relating to the low-income home energy assistance program eligibility requirements.

IA SF2484

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund, technology reinvestment fund, and renewable fuel infrastructure fund, providing for related matters including financial assistance eligibility for regional sports authority districts, department of health and human services information technology systems, the railway tracks overpass and underpass fund, and eligibility for entities to receive financial assistance from both the Iowa major events and tourism fund and the sports tourism infrastructure program, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 3187.) Effective date: 06/02/2026, 07/01/2026.

IA HF2792

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund, technology reinvestment fund, and renewable fuel infrastructure fund, providing for related matters including financial assistance eligibility for regional sports authority districts and department of health and human services information technology systems, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 782.)

IA SF223

A bill for an act appropriating moneys to the department of health and human services for refugee resettlement assistance.

IA HSB782

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund, technology reinvestment fund, and renewable fuel infrastructure fund, providing for related matters including financial assistance eligibility for regional sports authority districts and department of health and human services information technology systems, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 2792.)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.