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Iowa Senate Bill SF82
Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session
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Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa Senate Bill SF82

Introduced
1/17/23  
Introduced
1/17/23  

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the veterans trust fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

Impact

The proposed changes in SF82 are expected to have a significant impact on the available resources for veterans' programs and services in Iowa. With an increase in funding, it allows for better support mechanisms for veterans who may be facing financial challenges. The bill not only ensures that outstanding encumbrances are paid but also improves the overall financial health of the veterans trust fund, thereby strengthening its ability to serve veterans effectively.

Summary

Senate File 82 is a legislative proposal aimed at increasing the annual appropriations to the veterans trust fund in Iowa. The bill seeks to amend the existing provisions concerning the trust fund by increasing the amount appropriated from the lottery fund when the balance falls below ten million dollars. Specifically, the bill proposes that the annual amount transferred from the lottery fund be raised from $500,000 to $1 million for fiscal years when the starting balance of the veterans trust fund is under $50 million. This adjustment emphasizes the importance of financial support for veterans in the state.

Contention

While SF82 intends to bolster veterans' support, the discussion surrounding it may reveal contentious points regarding budget prioritization. Critics might argue that reallocation of funds from other essential services to the veterans trust fund could lead to budget shortfalls in those areas. Additionally, the immediate implementation of the bill raises questions about the state's ability to accommodate these financial changes within the current budget cycle without any adverse effects on other critical state programs.

Latest IA SF82 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1226

A bill for an act relating to the opioid settlement fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 624.)

IA SF624

A bill for an act relating to the opioid settlement fund, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 1226.)

IA SSB1218

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, and including effective date provisions.

IA SSB3187

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, and including effective date provisions.(See SF 2484.)

IA HF951

A bill for an act relating to E911 system repair and replacement, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.

IA SF647

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1231.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA HSB334

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters including county payment for district court furnishings, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 1039.)

IA HF1039

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund and technology reinvestment fund, providing for related matters including county payment for district court furnishings, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 334.) Effective date: 06/11/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA SF660

A bill for an act relating to sports wagering and tourism, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly SSB 1240.) Effective date: 06/11/2025, 07/01/2025.

IA HF1045

A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations to the education system, including the funding and operation of the department for the blind, department of education, and state board of regents, and including contingent effective date provisions.(Formerly HSB 337.)

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