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SF 645IOWASession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law
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Iowa Senate File 645 Appropriates Funding for State Economic Development, Workforce Programs, and Housing

Original title: 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 the state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and extending the repeal date for the housing renewal pilot program. (Formerly SSB 1236 .) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Last action · June 27, 2025: Explanation of vote. H.J. 1223 .

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What This Bill Does

Senate File 645 enacts the state economic development and labor appropriations package for 2025-2026, allocating funds to the Economic Development Authority, Iowa Finance Authority, Department of Workforce Development, and Board of Regents institutions while extending the housing renewal pilot program repeal date to 2028. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Why it matters

The measure determines state funding levels and operational rules for job training, community development, rent subsidies, and university research programs across Iowa for the upcoming , while imposing strict citizenship verification requirements on businesses receiving state financial assistance.

Background
  • Senate File 645 is an annual appropriations measure passed by the Iowa General Assembly to fund state economic development, workforce training, and housing programs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. context
  • The bill originated as Study Bill 1236 (SSB 1236) before being introduced and passed by the Senate and House and signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Economic Development Authority

Receives a general fund appropriation of $12,921,510 and administrative responsibilities for business development, tourism, and community assistance programs.

Directly affected

Iowa Finance Authority

Receives funding for rent subsidy and housing renewal pilot programs, and its audit is requested to be reviewed by the state auditor.

Directly affected

Department of Workforce Development

Receives multiple appropriations for workforce operations, vocational rehabilitation, offender reentry, and worker misclassification investigations.

Directly affected

State Board of Regents Institutions

Receive specific appropriations for research parks, technology commercialization, biosciences innovation ecosystems, and manufacturing centers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary purpose of Senate File 645?
Senate File 645 makes appropriations for the economic development of the state, funding agencies such as the Economic Development Authority, Iowa Finance Authority, Department of Workforce Development, and Board of Regents institutions for 2025-2026.
Are there employment restrictions attached to businesses receiving state economic assistance?
Yes. Any business or vendor receiving funds through the Economic Development Authority appropriations must ensure that jobs created or retained are filled solely by United States citizens, legal residents, or persons authorized to work under federal law, and businesses knowingly employing unauthorized workers are subject to assistance .
What changes are made to the housing renewal pilot program?
The bill extends the repeal date for the housing renewal pilot program from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2028, and appropriates $550,000 to support grants to eligible communities.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

36 actions
  1. Jun 27, 2025House
    Explanation of vote. H.J. 1223 .
  2. Jun 27, 2025House
    Explanations of votes. H.J. 1223 .
  3. Jun 11, 2025SenateEnrolled
    Signed by Governor . S.J. 1053 .
  4. May 28, 2025Iowa Legislature
    NOBA: Final
  5. May 23, 2025Senate
    Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1050 .
  6. May 13, 2025House
    Withdrawn. H.J. 1171 .
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  1. May 13, 2025House
    SF 645 substituted. H.J. 1169 .
  2. May 13, 2025HouseFloor
    Amendment H-1327 filed, adopted. H.J. 1169 .
  3. May 13, 2025House
    Amendment H-1293 , yeas 29, nays 62, lost. H.J. 1168 .
  4. May 13, 2025House
    Message from House. S.J. 1002 .
  5. May 13, 2025House
    Immediate message. H.J. 1171 .
  6. May 13, 2025Senate
    NOBA: Senate Floor
  7. May 13, 2025HouseFloor
    Passed House , yeas 61, nays 30. H.J. 1169 .
  8. May 13, 2025House
    Substituted for HF 1040 . H.J. 1169 .
  9. May 13, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 1156 .
  10. May 13, 2025House
    Message from Senate. H.J. 1155 .
  11. May 13, 2025Senate
    Immediate message. S.J. 982 .
  12. May 13, 2025SenateFloor
    Passed Senate , yeas 34, nays 14. S.J. 979 .
  13. May 13, 2025SenateFloor
    Amendment S-3151 adopted. S.J. 979 .
  14. May 9, 2025Senate
    Amendment S-3151 filed. S.J. 957 .
  15. May 8, 2025House
    Amendment H-1293 filed. H.J. 1110 .
  16. May 5, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced, placed on Appropriations calendar. H.J. 1088 .
  17. May 5, 2025Iowa Legislature
    Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 1040 .
  18. May 1, 2025House
    Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 5. H.J. 1086 .
  19. May 1, 2025House
    Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 1086 .
  20. May 1, 2025Senate
    NOBA: Senate Full Approps
  21. Apr 30, 2025Iowa Legislature
    Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 645 .
  22. Apr 30, 2025Senate
    Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 934 .
  23. Apr 30, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Introduced, placed on Appropriations calendar. S.J. 932 .
  24. Apr 29, 2025Iowa Legislature
    Subcommittee Meeting: 04/30/2025 3:00PM RM 103.
  25. Apr 29, 2025House
    Subcommittee: Latham, Dunwell, Fisher, Johnson, R., Kniff McCulla, McBurney, Weldon, Wengryn and Wilson. H.J. 1077 .
  26. Apr 29, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 1076 .
  27. Apr 29, 2025Iowa Legislature
    Subcommittee recommends passage.
  28. Apr 28, 2025Iowa Legislature
    Subcommittee Meeting: 04/29/2025 12:00PM Room 315.
  29. Apr 28, 2025Iowa Legislature
    Subcommittee: Lofgren, Dotzler, and Sires.
  30. Apr 28, 2025Iowa LegislatureIntroduced
    Introduced, referred to Appropriations.

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Extension of Housing Renewal Pilot Program

The legislation extends the statutory lifespan of the housing renewal pilot program by three years, moving its repeal date from 2025 to 2028 while providing continued financial support.

Iowa Finance Authority

Connected Entities

Paul Pate, State University of Iowa, Economic Development Authority and 6 more
PersonPaul Pate“Secretary of State of Iowa.”Map →
OrganizationState University of Iowa“Regents institution receiving appropriations for research park, pharmaceuticals,”Map →
OrganizationEconomic Development Authority“Recipient of state appropriations for economic development, tourism, and busines”Map →
OrganizationState Board of Regents“Recipient of technology commercialization and infrastructure appropriations.”Map →
OrganizationIowa Finance Authority“Recipient of appropriations for rent subsidies and the housing renewal pilot pro”Map →
OrganizationIowa State University of Science and Technology“Regents institution receiving appropriations for small business development and ”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Northern Iowa“Regents institution receiving appropriations for metal casting, foundry centers,”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Workforce Development“Recipient of appropriations for workforce operations, apprentice programs, and v”Map →
PersonKim Reynolds“Governor of Iowa who signed Senate File 645.”Map →

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