Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB327

Introduced
4/8/25  

Caption

A bill for an act appropriating federal moneys made available from federal block grants and other nonstate sources, allocating portions of federal block grants, and providing procedures if federal moneys or federal block grants are more or less than anticipated.

Impact

The bill's provisions are anticipated to have a significant impact on state laws by ensuring continued funding for critical health and social service initiatives. It allows for a flexible approach to funding based on actual federal allocations, which means that if federal money increases or decreases, the state budget can be adjusted accordingly. This adaptability may influence how state agencies plan and execute their health and social service programs, ensuring they can respond to changing financial circumstances.

Summary

House Study Bill 327 proposes appropriations of federal moneys from block grants and other nonstate sources for the fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The bill outlines specific allocations for various programs aimed at addressing substance abuse, healthcare, and social services within the state of Iowa. Notably, it designates substantial amounts for treatment services, prevention programs, and health initiatives targeted at vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children.

Contention

While the bill seeks to enhance the provision of essential services, points of contention may arise from its reliance on federal block grants and the potential for funding fluctuations, which could jeopardize program continuity. Critics may express concerns about the adequacy of provisions for administrative expenses and the allocation of resources, especially in high-demand areas such as mental health and substance abuse treatment. Additionally, there could be debates regarding how these funds are distributed among various programs and whether certain areas receive adequate support.

Companion Bills

IA SSB1216

Related A bill for an act appropriating federal moneys made available from federal block grants and other nonstate sources, allocating portions of federal block grants, and providing procedures if federal moneys or federal block grants are more or less than anticipated.(See SF 626.)

IA SF626

Replaced by A bill for an act relating to federal moneys and regulations, including the appropriation of federal moneys made available from federal block grants and other nonstate sources, the allocation of portions of federal block grants, the procedures if federal moneys or federal block grants are more or less than anticipated, and the authorization of certain city regulations when required under federal law, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1216.) Effective date: 06/11/2025, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 03/28/2025.

Previously Filed As

IA SSB1216

A bill for an act appropriating federal moneys made available from federal block grants and other nonstate sources, allocating portions of federal block grants, and providing procedures if federal moneys or federal block grants are more or less than anticipated.(See SF 626.)

IA SF626

A bill for an act relating to federal moneys and regulations, including the appropriation of federal moneys made available from federal block grants and other nonstate sources, the allocation of portions of federal block grants, the procedures if federal moneys or federal block grants are more or less than anticipated, and the authorization of certain city regulations when required under federal law, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 1216.) Effective date: 06/11/2025, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 03/28/2025.

IA HB5288

Relating to the allocation, use, and transfer of federal education block grants.

IA HCR5015

Urging the United States department of education to distribute certain federal moneys in the form of block grants to the state.

IA S0476

Joint Committee on Federalism

IA HB1288

Support for Federally Qualified Health Centers

IA HB1150

Make an appropriation to increase the rate of payment for federally qualified health centers.

IA SF1621

Federally qualified health centers subsidies appropriation

IA HB43

Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program - Acquisition of Land

IA AB1113

Federally qualified health centers: mission spend ratio.

Similar Bills

MD SB282

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MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB280

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1161

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.