CCS-499 REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON SENATE FILE 499 To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives: We, the undersigned members of the conference committee appointed to resolve the differences between the Senate and House of Representatives on Senate File 499, a bill for an Act making appropriations to the department of cultural affairs, the economic development authority, the Iowa finance authority, the public employment relations board, the department of workforce development, and the state board of regents and certain regents institutions, modifying programs and duties of the economic development authority, providing for other properly related matters, and including effective date and retroactive and other applicability provisions, respectfully make the following report: 1. That the House recedes from its amendment, S-3159. 2. That Senate File 499, as passed by the Senate, is amended to read as follows: -1- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 1/ 42

CCS-499 1. By striking everything after the enacting clause and inserting: < DIVISION I FY 2015-2016 Section 1. DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS. 1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department of cultural affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated: a. ADMINISTRATION For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions for the department: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 176,882 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 74.50 The department of cultural affairs shall coordinate activities with the tourism office of the economic development authority to promote attendance at the state historical building and at this state’s historic sites. Full-time equivalent positions authorized under this paragraph are funded, in full or in part, using moneys appropriated under this paragraph, paragraphs “c” through “g”, and paragraph “i”. b. COMMUNITY CULTURAL GRANTS For planning and programming for the community cultural grants program established under section 303.3 : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 172,090 c. HISTORICAL DIVISION For the support of the historical division: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,167,701 d. HISTORIC SITES For the administration and support of historic sites: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 426,398 -2- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 2/ 42

CCS-499 e. ARTS DIVISION For the support of the arts division: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,233,764 Of the moneys appropriated in this paragraph, the department shall allocate $300,000 for purposes of the film office. f. IOWA GREAT PLACES For the Iowa great places program established under section 303.3C: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 150,000 g. ARCHIVE IOWA GOVERNORS’ RECORDS For archiving the records of Iowa governors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 65,933 h. RECORDS CENTER RENT For payment of rent for the state records center: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 227,243 i. BATTLE FLAGS For continuation of the project recommended by the Iowa battle flag advisory committee to stabilize the condition of the battle flag collection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 94,000 2. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the succeeding fiscal year. Sec. 2. GOALS AND ACCOUNTABILITY —— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 1. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, the goals for the economic development authority shall be to expand and stimulate the state economy, increase the wealth of Iowans, and increase the population of the state. 2. To achieve the goals in subsection 1, the economic development authority shall do all of the following for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015: a. Concentrate its efforts on programs and activities that -3- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 3/ 42

CCS-499 result in commercially viable products and services. b. Adopt practices and services consistent with free market, private sector philosophies. c. Ensure economic growth and development throughout the state. d. Work with businesses and communities to continually improve the economic development climate along with the economic well-being and quality of life for Iowans. e. Coordinate with other state agencies to ensure that they are attentive to the needs of an entrepreneurial culture. f. Establish a strong and aggressive marketing image to showcase Iowa’s workforce, existing industry, and potential. A priority shall be placed on recruiting new businesses, business expansion, and retaining existing Iowa businesses. Emphasis shall be placed on entrepreneurial development through helping entrepreneurs secure capital, and developing networks and a business climate conducive to entrepreneurs and small businesses. g. Encourage the development of communities and quality of life to foster economic growth. h. Prepare communities for future growth and development through development, expansion, and modernization of infrastructure. i. Develop public-private partnerships with Iowa businesses in the tourism industry, Iowa tour groups, Iowa tourism organizations, and political subdivisions in this state to assist in the development of advertising efforts. j. Develop, to the fullest extent possible, cooperative efforts for advertising with contributions from other sources. Sec. 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. 1. APPROPRIATION a. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following -4- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 4/ 42

CCS-499 amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated in this subsection, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,516,372 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 149.00 b. (1) For salaries, support, miscellaneous purposes, programs, marketing, and the maintenance of an administration division, a business development division, a community development division, a small business development division, and other divisions the authority may organize. (2) The full-time equivalent positions authorized under this section are funded, in whole or in part, by the moneys appropriated under this subsection or by other moneys received by the authority, including certain federal moneys. (3) For business development operations and programs, international trade, export assistance, workforce recruitment, and the partner state program. (4) For transfer to a fund created pursuant to section 15.313 for purposes of financing strategic infrastructure projects. (5) For community economic development programs, tourism operations, community assistance, plans for Iowa green corps and summer youth programs, the mainstreet and rural mainstreet programs, the school-to-career program, the community development block grant, and housing and shelter-related programs. (6) For achieving the goals and accountability, and fulfilling the requirements and duties required under this Act. c. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in this subsection that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated in this subsection until the close of the succeeding fiscal year. 2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESTRICTIONS -5- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 5/ 42

CCS-499 a. A business creating jobs through moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be subject to contract provisions requiring new and retained jobs to be filled by individuals who are citizens of the United States who reside within the United States or any person authorized to work in the United States pursuant to federal law, including legal resident aliens in the United States. b. Any vendor who receives moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall adhere to such contract provisions and provide periodic assurances as the state shall require that the jobs are filled solely by citizens of the United States who reside within the United States or any person authorized to work in the United States pursuant to federal law, including legal resident aliens in the United States. c. A business that receives financial assistance from the authority from moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall only employ individuals legally authorized to work in this state. In addition to all other applicable penalties provided by current law, all or a portion of the assistance received by a business which is found to knowingly employ individuals not legally authorized to work in this state is subject to recapture by the authority. 3. USES OF APPROPRIATIONS a. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the authority may provide financial assistance in the form of a grant to a community economic development entity for conducting a local workforce recruitment effort designed to recruit former citizens of the state and former students at colleges and universities in the state to meet the needs of local employers. b. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the authority may provide financial assistance to early stage industry companies being established by women entrepreneurs. c. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the authority may provide financial assistance in the form of -6- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 6/ 42

CCS-499 grants, loans, or forgivable loans for advanced research and commercialization projects involving value-added agriculture, advanced technology, or biotechnology. d. The authority shall not use any moneys appropriated in subsection 1 for purposes of providing financial assistance for the Iowa green streets pilot project or for any other program or project that involves the installation of geothermal systems for melting snow and ice from streets or sidewalks. 4. WORLD FOOD PRIZE There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount for the world food prize and in lieu of the standing appropriation in section 15.368, subsection 1 : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 712,500 5. IOWA COMMISSION ON VOLUNTEER SERVICE There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount for allocation to the Iowa commission on volunteer service for purposes of the Iowa state commission grant program, the Iowa’s promise and Iowa mentoring partnership programs, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 178,133 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 7.00 Of the moneys appropriated in this subsection, the authority shall allocate $75,000 for purposes of the Iowa state commission grant program and $103,133 for purposes of the Iowa’s promise and Iowa mentoring partnership programs. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated in this subsection that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of -7- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 7/ 42

CCS-499 the succeeding fiscal year. 6. COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS —— ASSISTANCE There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount to be used for the purposes of providing financial assistance to Iowa’s councils of governments: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200,000 Sec. 4. VISION IOWA PROGRAM —— FTE AUTHORIZATION. For purposes of administrative duties associated with the vision Iowa program for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, the economic development authority is authorized an additional 2.25 FTEs above those otherwise authorized in this division of this Act. Sec. 5. INSURANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. From the moneys collected by the division of insurance in excess of the anticipated gross revenues under section 505.7, subsection 3 , during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, $100,000 shall be transferred to the economic development authority for insurance economic development and international insurance economic development. Sec. 6. IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY. 1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the Iowa finance authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used to provide reimbursement for rent expenses to eligible persons under the rent subsidy program: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 658,000 2. Participation in the rent subsidy program shall be limited to only those persons who meet the requirements for the nursing facility level of care for home and community-based services waiver services as in effect on July 1, 2015, and to those individuals who are eligible for the federal money -8- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 8/ 42

CCS-499 follows the person grant program under the medical assistance program. Of the moneys appropriated in this section, not more than $35,000 may be used for administrative costs. Sec. 7. IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY AUDIT. The auditor of state is requested to review the audit of the Iowa finance authority performed by the auditor hired by the authority. Sec. 8. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD. 1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the public employment relations board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes designated: For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,342,452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 10.00 2. Of the moneys appropriated in this section, the board shall allocate $15,000 for maintaining an internet site that allows searchable access to a database of collective bargaining information. Sec. 9. DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes designated: 1. DIVISION OF LABOR SERVICES a. For the division of labor services, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4,579,916 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 67.00 b. From the contractor registration fees, the division of -9- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 9/ 42

CCS-499 labor services shall reimburse the department of inspections and appeals for all costs associated with hearings under chapter 91C , relating to contractor registration. c. Of the moneys appropriated under this subsection, the department shall allocate $87,500 for the purpose of employing an additional investigator and support staff to investigate wage enforcement. 2. DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION a. For the division of workers’ compensation, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,259,044 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 30.00 b. The division of workers’ compensation shall charge a $100 filing fee for workers’ compensation cases. The filing fee shall be paid by the petitioner of a claim. However, the fee can be taxed as a cost and paid by the losing party, except in cases where it would impose an undue hardship or be unjust under the circumstances. The moneys generated by the filing fee allowed under this subsection are appropriated to the department of workforce development to be used for purposes of administering the division of workers’ compensation. 3. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS a. For the operation of field offices, the workforce development board, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,179,413 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 130.00 b. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a” of this subsection, the department shall allocate $150,000 to the state library for the purpose of licensing an online resource which prepares persons to succeed in the workplace through programs which improve job skills and vocational test-taking abilities. c. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a” of this -10- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 10/ 42

CCS-499 subsection, the department shall allocate at least $1,130,602 for the operation of the three satellite field offices projected by the department to serve the most people from the offices located in Decorah, Fort Madison, Iowa City, or Webster City. 4. OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAM a. For the development and administration of an offender reentry program to provide offenders with employment skills, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 358,464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 4.00 b. The department of workforce development shall partner with the department of corrections to provide staff within the correctional facilities to improve offenders’ abilities to find and retain productive employment. 5. NONREVERSION Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated in this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the succeeding fiscal year. Sec. 10. GENERAL FUND —— EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION PROGRAM. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated: For enhancing efforts to investigate employers that misclassify workers and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 451,458 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 8.10 Sec. 11. SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY CONTINGENCY FUND. -11- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 11/ 42

CCS-499 1. There is appropriated from the special employment security contingency fund to the department of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for field offices: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,766,084 2. Any remaining additional penalty and interest revenue collected by the department of workforce development is appropriated to the department for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, to accomplish the mission of the department. Sec. 12. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION RESERVE FUND —— FIELD OFFICES. Notwithstanding section 96.9, subsection 8 , paragraph “e”, there is appropriated from interest earned on the unemployment compensation reserve fund to the department of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes designated: For the operation of satellite field offices: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 400,000 Sec. 13. VIRTUAL ACCESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICES. The department of workforce development shall require a unique identification login for all users of workforce development centers operated through electronic means. Sec. 14. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. Notwithstanding section 96.9, subsection 4 , paragraph “a”, moneys credited to the state by the secretary of the treasury of the United States pursuant to section 903 of the Social Security Act are appropriated to the department of workforce development and shall be used by the department for the administration of the unemployment compensation program only. This appropriation shall not apply to any fiscal year beginning after December 31, 2015. Sec. 15. SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS. There is -12- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 12/ 42

CCS-499 appropriated from the general fund of the state to Iowa state university of science and technology for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes of funding small business development centers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 101,000 Sec. 16. IOWA SKILLED WORKER AND JOB CREATION FUND. 1. There is appropriated from the Iowa skilled worker and job creation fund created in section 8.75 to the following departments, agencies, and institutions for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, the following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated: a. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (1) For the purposes of providing assistance under the high quality jobs program as described in section 15.335B: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 16,900,000 (2) From the moneys appropriated in this lettered paragraph “a”, the economic development authority may use not more than $1,000,000 for purposes of providing infrastructure grants to mainstreet communities under the main street Iowa program. (3) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated in this lettered paragraph “a”, an entity shall testify upon the request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development regarding the expenditure of such moneys. b. STATE BOARD OF REGENTS AND REGENTS INSTITUTIONS (1) STATE BOARD OF REGENTS. For capacity building infrastructure in areas related to technology commercialization, marketing and business development efforts in areas related to technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, and business growth, and infrastructure projects and programs needed to assist in implementation of activities under chapter 262B: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,000,000 -13- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 13/ 42

CCS-499 Of the moneys appropriated pursuant to this subparagraph (1), 35 percent shall be allocated for Iowa state university of science and technology, 35 percent shall be allocated for the university of Iowa, and 30 percent shall be allocated for the university of northern Iowa. (a) The institutions shall provide a one-to-one match of additional moneys for the activities funded with moneys appropriated under this subparagraph (1). (b) The state board of regents shall annually submit a report by January 15 to the governor, the general assembly, and the legislative services agency regarding the activities, projects, and programs funded with moneys appropriated under this subparagraph (1). The report shall be provided in an electronic format and shall include a list of metrics and criteria mutually agreed to in advance by the board of regents and the economic development authority. The metrics and criteria shall allow the governor’s office and the general assembly to quantify and evaluate the progress of the board of regents institutions with regard to their activities, projects, and programs in the areas of technology commercialization, entrepreneurship, regional development, and market research. (2) IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. For small business development centers, the science and technology research park, and the center for industrial research and service, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,424,302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 56.63 (a) Of the moneys appropriated in this subparagraph (2), Iowa state university of science and technology shall allocate at least $735,728 for purposes of funding small business development centers. Iowa state university of science and technology may allocate the appropriated moneys to the various small business development centers in any manner necessary to -14- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 14/ 42

CCS-499 achieve the purposes of this subparagraph. (b) Iowa state university of science and technology shall do all of the following: (i) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that will provide economic stimulus for Iowa. (ii) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based companies. (c) It is the intent of the general assembly that the industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys for the center for industrial research and service industrial incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract research or for nondirected research. The match required of small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 8, for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required for other businesses for directed contract research or for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds. Iowa state university of science and technology shall report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development and the legislative services agency the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors. (3) STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. For the state university of Iowa research park and for the advanced drug development program at the Oakdale research park, including salaries, support, maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent -15- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 15/ 42

CCS-499 positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 209,279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 6.00 The state university of Iowa shall do all of the following: (a) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that will provide economic stimulus for Iowa. (b) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based companies. (4) STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. For the purpose of implementing the entrepreneurship and economic growth initiative, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 8.00 (5) UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA. For the metal casting institute, the MyEntreNet internet application, and the institute of decision making, including salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,066,419 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 9.75 (a) Of the moneys appropriated pursuant to this subparagraph (5), the university of northern Iowa shall allocate at least $617,639 for purposes of support of entrepreneurs through the university’s regional business center and economic gardening program. (b) The university of northern Iowa shall do all of the following: (i) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that will provide economic stimulus for Iowa. (ii) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based companies. (6) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated in this lettered paragraph “b”, an entity shall testify upon the -16- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 16/ 42

CCS-499 request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development regarding the expenditure of such moneys. c. DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT To develop a long-term sustained program to train unemployed and underemployed central Iowans with skills necessary to advance to higher-paying jobs with full benefits: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 100,000 (1) The department of workforce development shall begin a request for proposals process, issued for purposes of this lettered paragraph “c”, no later than September 1, 2015. (2) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated under this lettered paragraph “c”, an entity shall testify upon the request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic development regarding the expenditure of such moneys. 2. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in this section of this Act that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the succeeding fiscal year. DIVISION II FY 2016-2017 Sec. 17. DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS. 1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the department of cultural affairs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, the following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes designated: a. ADMINISTRATION For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions for the department: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 88,441 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 74.50 The department of cultural affairs shall coordinate -17- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 17/ 42

CCS-499 activities with the tourism office of the economic development authority to promote attendance at the state historical building and at this state’s historic sites. Full-time equivalent positions authorized under this paragraph are funded, in full or in part, using moneys appropriated under this paragraph, paragraphs “c” through “g”, and paragraph “i”. b. COMMUNITY CULTURAL GRANTS For planning and programming for the community cultural grants program established under section 303.3 : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 86,045 c. HISTORICAL DIVISION For the support of the historical division: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,583,851 d. HISTORIC SITES For the administration and support of historic sites: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 213,199 e. ARTS DIVISION For the support of the arts division: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 616,882 Of the moneys appropriated in this paragraph, the department shall allocate $300,000 for purposes of the film office. f. IOWA GREAT PLACES For the Iowa great places program established under section 303.3C: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75,000 g. ARCHIVE IOWA GOVERNORS’ RECORDS For archiving the records of Iowa governors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 32,967 h. RECORDS CENTER RENT For payment of rent for the state records center: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 113,622 i. BATTLE FLAGS For continuation of the project recommended by the Iowa -18- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 18/ 42

CCS-499 battle flag advisory committee to stabilize the condition of the battle flag collection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 47,000 2. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the succeeding fiscal year. Sec. 18. GOALS AND ACCOUNTABILITY —— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 1. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016, the goals for the economic development authority shall be to expand and stimulate the state economy, increase the wealth of Iowans, and increase the population of the state. 2. To achieve the goals in subsection 1, the economic development authority shall do all of the following for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016: a. Concentrate its efforts on programs and activities that result in commercially viable products and services. b. Adopt practices and services consistent with free market, private sector philosophies. c. Ensure economic growth and development throughout the state. d. Work with businesses and communities to continually improve the economic development climate along with the economic well-being and quality of life for Iowans. e. Coordinate with other state agencies to ensure that they are attentive to the needs of an entrepreneurial culture. f. Establish a strong and aggressive marketing image to showcase Iowa’s workforce, existing industry, and potential. A priority shall be placed on recruiting new businesses, business expansion, and retaining existing Iowa businesses. Emphasis shall be placed on entrepreneurial development through helping entrepreneurs secure capital, and developing networks and a business climate conducive to entrepreneurs and small -19- SF499.2147 (6) 86 ad/tm 19/ 42