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SF 2478IOWASession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law
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Iowa Governor Reynolds signs Senate File 2478 appropriating road use and primary funds for fiscal year 2026-2027

Original title: 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 and the primary road fund. (Formerly SSB 3186 .) Effective date: 07/01/2026.

Last action · June 2, 2026: Signed by Governor . S.J. 1032 .

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What This Bill Does

Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 2478, enacting transportation and infrastructure appropriations from the and the for the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The measure funds department operations, motor vehicle services, facility maintenance, and technology modernizations.

Why it matters

The legislation dictates funding levels and staffing caps for state transportation operations, impacting driver's license issuance, county vehicle registrations, highway maintenance, and equipment replacement across Iowa.

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

Department of Transportation

Receives operational and capital appropriations, utility payments, and staffing limits for fiscal year 2026-2027.

Directly affected

Iowa Motorists

Impacted by funding directed toward county driver's license issuance, vehicle registrations, highway operations, and traffic software programs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What funds are appropriated under Senate File 2478?
The act appropriates moneys from the and the to the Department of Transportation for 2026-2027.
How much is allocated for motor vehicle division systems modernization?
The bill appropriates $20,000,000 from the for motor vehicle division systems modernization.
What is funded under the primary road fund for facility improvements?
allocations include $7,300,000 for facility major maintenance and enhancement, $8,050,000 for facility routine maintenance and preservation, and $13,000,000 for the replacement of the Alton maintenance garage.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

28 actions
  1. Jun 2, 2026SenateEnrolled
    Signed by Governor . S.J. 1032 .
  2. May 13, 2026Iowa Legislature
    NOBA: Final
  3. May 11, 2026Senate
    Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 1028 .
  4. May 2, 2026House
    Message from House. S.J. 996 .
  5. May 2, 2026House
    Immediate message. H.J. 1131 .
  6. May 2, 2026HouseFloor
    Passed House , yeas 85, nays 1. H.J. 1130 .
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  1. May 2, 2026House
    Amendment H-8437 withdrawn. H.J. 1130 .
  2. Apr 30, 2026House
    NOBA: House Full Approps
  3. Apr 29, 2026House
    NOBA: House Sub
  4. Apr 29, 2026House
    Placed on Appropriations calendar. H.J. 1045 .
  5. Apr 29, 2026House
    Committee amendment H-8437 filed. H.J. 1045 .
  6. Apr 29, 2026House
    Committee vote: Yeas,16. Nays, 7. Excused, 2. H.J. 1045 .
  7. Apr 29, 2026House
    Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 1045 .
  8. Apr 28, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read first time, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 1013 .
  9. Apr 27, 2026Senate
    NOBA: Senate Floor
  10. Apr 27, 2026House
    Message from Senate. H.J. 1011 .
  11. Apr 27, 2026Senate
    Immediate message. S.J. 890 .
  12. Apr 27, 2026SenateFloor
    Passed Senate , yeas 46, nays 0. S.J. 886 .
  13. Apr 3, 2026Senate
    NOBA: Senate Full Approps
  14. Apr 2, 2026Senate
    Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 713 .
  15. Apr 2, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced, placed on Appropriations calendar. S.J. 712 .
  16. Apr 1, 2026Iowa Legislature
    Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2478 .
  17. Mar 26, 2026Iowa Legislature
    Subcommittee recommends passage.
  18. Mar 24, 2026Senate
    Subcommittee Meeting: 03/25/2026 3:00PM Senate Lounge.
  19. Mar 17, 2026House
    Subcommittee: Bossman, Blom, Bradley, Cooling, Croken, Determann, Gustoff, Hermanson, Jones, Kressig and Wichtendahl. H.J. 684 .
  20. Mar 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 683 .
  21. Mar 11, 2026Iowa Legislature
    Subcommittee: Koelker, Bousselot, and Petersen.
  22. Mar 11, 2026Iowa LegislatureIntroduced
    Introduced, referred to Appropriations.

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern95% confidence

Three-Year Non-Reversion Rule

Certain unencumbered or unobligated capital and modernization moneys are explicitly exempted from standard reversion rules, remaining available for expenditure for three years following the fiscal year.

Department of Transportation

Connected Entities

Department of Transportation, W. Charles Smithson, Paul Pate and 12 more
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Recipient of appropriations under the act”Map →
PersonW. Charles Smithson“Secretary of the Senate”Map →
PersonPaul Pate“Secretary of State of Iowa”Map →
PersonChris Cournoyer“Lieutenant Governor of Iowa”Map →
OrganizationMississippi River Parkway Commission“Commission receiving project cost allocations”Map →
locationAlton“Location of maintenance garage replacement project”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Management“Recipient of utility service payments”Map →
locationDes Moines“Capital city where the state capitol is located”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly of the State of Iowa“Legislative body that enacted the bill”Map →
locationIowa“State jurisdiction”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Administrative Services“Recipient of utility and workers' compensation payments”Map →
PersonKim Reynolds“Governor of Iowa who approved the bill”Map →
PersonAmy Sinclair“President of the Senate”Map →
PersonPat Grassley“Speaker of the House”Map →
OrganizationAuditor of State“Recipient of reimbursement for audit expenses”Map →

Sources

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www.legis.iowa.gov

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  • Controversy15
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