House File 2357 - Enrolled House File 2357 AN ACT RELATING TO STATUTORY CORRECTIONS THAT ADJUST LANGUAGE TO REFLECT CURRENT PRACTICES, CORRECT GRAMMAR, INSERT EARLIER OMISSIONS, DELETE REDUNDANCIES AND INACCURACIES, RESOLVE INCONSISTENCIES AND CONFLICTS, REMOVE AMBIGUITIES, AND ESTABLISH CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: Section 1. Section 4.1A, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: e. “Gender” , when used alone in reference to males, females, or the natural differences between males and females , shall be considered a synonym for sex and shall not be considered a synonym or shorthand expression for gender identity, experienced gender, gender expression, or gender role.

House File 2357, p. 2 Sec. 2. Section 4.1A, subsection 4, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 4. Any state department or subunit of a department, or any political subdivision of the state including a city, county, township, or school district , that collects vital statistics for the purpose of complying with state antidiscrimination laws, or for the purpose of gathering accurate state public health, crime, economic, or other data, shall identify the sex of each person included in the collected data as either male or female. Sec. 3. Section 8.3, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 3. The initiation and preparation of a balanced budget of any and all revenues and expenditures for each regular session of the legislature general assembly . Sec. 4. Section 8.22, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: (2) If the estimated revenues of the government for the ensuing fiscal year as set forth in the budget on the basis of existing laws, plus the estimated amounts in the treasury at the close of the year in progress, available for expenditure in the ensuing fiscal year are less than the aggregate recommended for the ensuing fiscal year as contained in the budget, the governor shall make recommendations to the legislature general assembly in respect to the manner in which the deficit shall be met, whether by an increase in the state tax or the imposition of new taxes, increased rates on existing taxes, or otherwise, and if the aggregate of the estimated revenues, plus estimated balances in the treasury, is greater than the recommended appropriations for the ensuing fiscal year, the governor shall make recommendations in reference to the application of the surplus to the reduction of debt or otherwise, to the reduction in taxation, or to such other action as in the governor’s opinion is in the interest of the public welfare. Sec. 5. Section 8.57A, subsection 4, paragraphs b and c, Code 2026, are amended by striking the paragraphs. Sec. 6. Section 9F.6, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 9F.6 Population of counties, townships , and cities.

House File 2357, p. 3 Whenever the population of any county, township , or city is referred to in any law of this state, it shall be determined by the last preceding certified federal census unless otherwise provided. Whenever a special federal census is taken by any city, the mayor and council shall certify the census as soon as possible to the secretary of state and to the treasurer of state as otherwise herein provided, and upon the failure to do so, the treasurer of state shall, after six months from the date of the special census, withhold allocation from the state to the city of any moneys the amount of which is based on the population of the city, and shall continue to do so until such time as certification by the mayor and council is made, or until the next decennial federal decennial census. If there be is a difference between the original certified record in the office of the secretary of state and the published census , the former shall prevail. Sec. 7. Section 12.51, subsection 2, paragraph b, subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (a), Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: (a) For each fiscal year for the period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2030, of the total amount of the state portion of the moneys paid to the state as described in paragraph “b” subparagraph (1) and deposited in the fund, plus any interest and earnings on moneys in the fund, seventy-five percent is appropriated to the department and twenty-five percent is appropriated to the office of the attorney general for purposes of abating the opioid crisis in this state. Sec. 8. Section 12.51, subsection 2, paragraph b, subparagraph (4), Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: (4) A recipient shall receive no more than one disbursement under paragraph “b” , subparagraph (3), subparagraph division (b). Sec. 9. Section 15.274, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 15.274 Promotional program for national historic landmarks and cultural and entertainment districts. The economic development authority, in cooperation with the state department of transportation, shall establish and administer a program designed to promote knowledge of

House File 2357, p. 4 and access to buildings, sites, districts, structures, and objects located in this state that have been designated by the secretary of the interior of the United States as a national historic landmark, unless the national historic landmark is protected under section 22.7, subsection 20 . The program shall be designed to maximize the visibility and visitation of national historic landmarks in this state. Methods used to maximize the visibility and visitation of such locations may include the use of tourism literature, signage on highways, maps of the state and cities, and internet sites. For purposes of this section , “highway” means the same as defined in section 325A.1 . Sec. 10. Section 15.436, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. The economic development authority shall, pursuant to section 15.106A, subsection 1 , paragraph “o” , establish the arts and culture enhancement fund to be used for the purposes of this section . The fund shall consist of any moneys appropriated by the general assembly for purposes of this section and any other moneys that are lawfully available to the authority. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall accrue to the authority and shall be used for purposes of this section . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys in the fund at the end of each fiscal year shall not revert to any other fund but shall remain in the fund for expenditure for subsequent fiscal years. Sec. 11. Section 16.230, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 16.230 Definitions. As used in this part: 1. “Department” means the department of homeland security and emergency management. 2. “Fund” means the natural hazard mitigation revolving loan fund created in section 29D.4 . 3. “Loan recipient” means the same as defined in section 29D.2 . 4. “Program” means the natural hazard mitigation financing program created in section 29D.3 . 5. “Project” means the same as defined in section 29D.2 .

House File 2357, p. 5 Sec. 12. Section 28E.9, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 2. In any case or controversy involving performance or interpretation of, or liability under, the agreement, the public agencies that are party to the agreement shall be real parties in interest, and the state may maintain an action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for any damages or liability which it may incur by reason of being joined as a party therein. Such action shall be maintainable against any public agency or agencies whose default, failure of performance, or other conduct caused or contributed to the incurring of damage or liability by the state. Sec. 13. Section 49.128, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. a. No later than twenty days following an election, the commissioner shall place on file in the commissioner’s office a certification that the county met the following requirements at the election: a. (1) The testing of voting equipment was performed, as required under section 52.35 . b. (2) The election personnel training course was conducted, as required under section 49.124 . c. (3) Polling places met accessibility standards, as required under section 49.21 . d. (4) The schedule of required publications was adhered to, as required under section 49.53 . e. (5) The commissioner has complied with administrative rules adopted by the state commissioner under chapter 52 , including having a written voting system security plan. f. b. The state commissioner may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A to require that the commissioner provide and certify additional information. Sec. 14. Section 84A.1B, subsection 3, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: Create, and update as necessary, a list of high-demand jobs statewide for purposes of the future ready Iowa registered apprenticeship programs created in chapter 84F , the summer youth intern pilot program established under section 84A.12 , the Iowa employer innovation program established under section

House File 2357, p. 6 84A.13 , the future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship program established under section 256.228 , the future ready Iowa skilled workforce grant program established under section 256.229 , and postsecondary summer classes for high school students as provided under section 261E.8, subsection 8 . In addition to the list created by the workforce development board under this subsection , each community college, in consultation with regional career and technical education planning partnerships, and with the approval of the board of directors of the community college, may identify and maintain a list of not more than five regional high-demand jobs in the community college region, and shall share the lists with the workforce development board. The lists submitted by community colleges under the this subsection may be used in that community college region for purposes of programs identified under this subsection . The workforce development board shall have full discretion to select and prioritize statewide high-demand jobs after consulting with business and education stakeholders, as appropriate, and seeking public comment. The workforce development board may add to the list of high-demand jobs as it deems necessary. For purposes of this subsection , “high-demand job” means a job in the state that the board, or a community college in accordance with this subsection , has identified in accordance with this subsection . In creating a list under this subsection , the following criteria, at a minimum, shall apply: Sec. 15. Section 99G.31, subsection 3, paragraph g, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: A ticket or share issued by the division shall not be purchased by and no a prize shall not be paid to any of the following: Sec. 16. Section 99G.31, subsection 3, paragraph h, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: A ticket or share issued by the division shall not be purchased by and no a prize shall not be paid to any of the following: Sec. 17. Section 123.31C, subsection 1, Code 2026, is

House File 2357, p. 7 amended to read as follows: 1. A person holding a special class “C” retail native wine license may sell beer and native wine only at retail for consumption on or off the premises. Sales of beer Beer and native wine sold for consumption off the premises made pursuant to this section shall be made sold in original containers except as provided in subsection 5 . A sale of a mixed drink or cocktail that does not contain alcoholic liquor may be sold for consumption off the premises subject to the requirements of section 123.49, subsection 2 , paragraph “d” . Sec. 18. Section 135C.2, subsection 6, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: The department shall establish a special classification within the residential care facility category for residential care facilities which have the primary purpose of serving pediatric palliative care patients and that only provides provide respite care services and the services of a hospice program as defined in section 135J.1 . A facility within the special classification established pursuant to this subsection shall be exempt from section 135.62 . The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A which shall include but not be limited to all of the following: Sec. 19. Section 135C.2, subsection 8, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 8. The rules adopted by the department regarding nursing facilities shall provide that a nursing facility may choose to be inspected either by the department or by the joint commission. The rules regarding acceptance of inspection by the joint commission shall include recognition, in lieu of inspection by the department, of comparable inspections and inspection findings of the joint commission, if the department is provided with copies of all requested materials relating to the inspection process. This subsection is effective upon passage of federal legislation in accordance with 1996 Iowa Acts, ch. 1053, §3. Sec. 20. Section 135C.6, subsection 10, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 10. Notwithstanding section 135C.9 , nursing facilities which are accredited by the joint commission shall be licensed

House File 2357, p. 8 without inspection by the department, if the nursing facility has chosen to be inspected by the joint commission in lieu of inspection by the department. This subsection is effective upon passage of federal legislation in accordance with 1996 Iowa Acts, ch. 1053, §3. Sec. 21. Section 135C.24, subsections 1, 2, and 4, Code 2026, are amended to read as follows: 1. No A health care facility, and no an owner, administrator, employee , or representative thereof , shall not act as guardian, trustee , or conservator for any resident of such facility, or any of such resident’s property, unless such resident is related to the person acting as guardian within the third degree of consanguinity. 2. A health care facility shall provide for the safekeeping of personal effects, funds , and other property of its residents, provided that whenever necessary for the protection of valuables or in order to avoid unreasonable responsibility therefor, the facility may require that they be excluded or removed from the premises of the facility and kept at some place not subject to the control of the facility. 4. Any funds or other property belonging to or due a resident, or expendable for the resident’s account, which are received by a health care facility shall be trust funds, shall be kept separate from the funds and property of the facility and of its other residents, or specifically credited to such resident, and shall be used or otherwise expended only for the account of the resident. Upon request the facility shall furnish the resident, the guardian, trustee , or conservator, if any, for any resident, or any governmental unit or private charitable agency contributing funds or other property on account of any resident, a complete and certified statement of all funds or other property to which this subsection applies detailing the amounts and items received, together with their sources and disposition. Sec. 22. Section 135H.5, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 2. An application for a license shall be accompanied by the required license fee which shall be credited to the general fund of the state. The initial application fee and the annual

House File 2357, p. 9 license fee is are twenty-five dollars. Sec. 23. Section 148.6, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. The board, after due notice and hearing in accordance with chapter 17A , may issue an order to discipline a licensee for any of the grounds set forth in section 147.55 , chapter 272C , or this subsection section . Notwithstanding section 272C.3 , licensee discipline may include a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars. Sec. 24. Section 169.13, subsection 3, paragraph h, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: h. Demonstrating an inability to practice veterinary medicine with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness, drunkenness, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or other type of material , or as a result of a mental or physical condition. Sec. 25. Section 187.201, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 3. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the department and shall be used exclusively to administer the programs created in this subchapter III as determined and directed by the department, and shall not require further special authorization by the general assembly. Sec. 26. Section 187.331, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: a. A farm or business that owns or operates the farm source shall be given a preference to participate in the program if the farm or business is currently participating in the choose Iowa promotional program as provided in this part 1 of this subchapter III . Otherwise, a farm or business may participate in the program if the farm or business has applied to participate in the choose Iowa promotional program and the department determines that the application will be approved. Sec. 27. Section 189A.2, subsection 1, paragraph b, subparagraph (4), Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: (4) If it bears or contains any color additive which is unsafe within the meaning of section 706 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; however, an article which is not otherwise deemed adulterated under subparagraph (2) , or (3) ,

House File 2357, p. 10 or (4) of under this paragraph subparagraph shall nevertheless be deemed adulterated if use of the pesticide chemical, food additive, or color additive in or on such article is prohibited by regulations of the secretary in official establishments. Sec. 28. Section 200.3, subsection 5, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 5. “Brand” means a term, design, trademark, product name, or other specific designation under which a an individual beneficial substance or commercial fertilizer is offered for sale. Sec. 29. Section 200.3, subsection 22, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 22. “Nuisance action or proceeding” means an action, claim , or proceeding brought at law, in equity, or as an administrative proceeding, which is based on nuisance. Sec. 30. Section 200.6, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: e. All fertilizers distributed or stored in bulk, unless in the manufacturers manufacturer’s authorized containers, shall be labeled as the responsibility of the possessor. Sec. 31. Section 200.10, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. It shall be the duty of the The secretary, who may act through an authorized agent, to shall sample, inspect, make analysis of, and test commercial fertilizers or beneficial substances distributed within this state at time and place and to such an extent as the secretary may deem necessary, to determine whether such commercial fertilizers or beneficial substances are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter . In the performance of the foregoing duty, the secretary may consult with the director of the Iowa agricultural experimental station in respect to the time, place, and extent of sampling. The secretary acting individually or through an agent is authorized to enter upon any public or private premises or conveyances during regular business hours in order to have access to a commercial fertilizer or beneficial substance subject to the provisions of this chapter including in rules adopted by the department under this chapter . The secretary shall maintain a laboratory with

House File 2357, p. 11 the necessary equipment and to employ such employees as may be necessary to assist in the administration and enforcement of this chapter . Sec. 32. Section 203.1, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. “Bond” means a bond issued by a surety company or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institution described in subsection 9 . Sec. 33. Section 203D.1, subsection 20, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: a. “Seller” means a person who sells grain , that the person has produced or caused to be produced , to a licensed grain dealer. Sec. 34. Section 203D.6, subsection 5, paragraph b, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: b. A depositor filing a claim for a dollar value loss under this subsection shall be bound by the dollar value loss determined by the board. The dollar value loss is the outstanding balance on the validated claim at the time the claimant is indemnified from the fund. Sec. 35. Section 217.4, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 217.4 Meetings of council. Meetings shall be called by the chairperson or upon written request of any three council members as necessary to carry out the duties of the council. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings or , in the absence of the chairperson , the vice chairperson shall preside. The members of the council shall be paid a per diem as specified in section 7E.6 and their reasonable and necessary expenses. Sec. 36. Section 217.31, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. Any person may institute a civil action for damages under chapter 669 or to restrain the dissemination of confidential records set out in section 217.30, subsection 2 , paragraph “b” , “c” , or “d” , in violation of that section, and any person, agency , or governmental body proven to have disseminated or to have requested and received confidential records in violation of section 217.30, subsection 2 , paragraph “b” , “c” , or “d” ,

House File 2357, p. 12 shall be liable for actual damages and exemplary damages for each violation and shall be liable for court costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the party bringing the action. In no case shall the award for damages be less than one hundred dollars. Sec. 37. Section 225.2, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 225.2 Name State psychiatric hospital name —— location. It The hospital established in section 225.1 shall be known as the state psychiatric hospital, and shall be located at Iowa City, and integrated with the university of Iowa college of medicine and university hospital of the state university of Iowa. Sec. 38. Section 225.3, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 225.3 Under control of state State board of regents control . The state board of regents shall have full power to manage, control, and govern the said state psychiatric hospital the same as other institutions already under its control. Sec. 39. Section 225A.3, subsection 2, paragraph a, subparagraph (1), subparagraph division (d), Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: (d) Is consistent with the department’s agency strategic plan adopted pursuant to section 8E.206 8E.204 . Sec. 40. Section 231.4, subsection 1, paragraph i, Code 2026, is amended by striking the paragraph. Sec. 41. Section 232.77, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: d. Whenever the person is required to report under section 232.69 in that person’s capacity as a member of the staff of a medical or other private or public institution, agency , or facility, that person shall immediately notify the person in charge of the institution, agency, or facility or that person’s designated delegate of the need for photographs, X rays, physical assessments, or other tests. Sec. 42. Section 237.9, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: A person who receives information from or through the department shall not disclose that information directly or

House File 2357, p. 13 indirectly, except as authorized by section 217.30 , or as authorized or required by section 232.69 , if the information concerns any of the following: Sec. 43. Section 237A.5, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: e. Controlled medical conditions which that would not affect the performance of the employee in the capacity employed shall not prohibit employment. Sec. 44. Section 249A.26, subsection 7, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 7. Notwithstanding section 8.39 , the department may transfer funds appropriated for the medical assistance program to a separate account established in the department’s case management unit in an amount necessary to pay for expenditures required to provide case management for mental health and disabilities disability services under the medical assistance program which are jointly funded by the state and county, pending final settlement of the expenditures. Funds received by the case management unit in settlement of the expenditures shall be used to replace the transferred funds and are available for the purposes for which the funds were originally appropriated. Sec. 45. Section 252E.2, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. An order requiring the provision of coverage under a health benefit plan other than public coverage is authorization for enrollment of the dependent if the dependent is otherwise eligible to be enrolled. The dependent’s eligibility and enrollment for coverage under such a plan shall be governed by all applicable terms and conditions , including , but not limited to , eligibility and insurability standards. The dependent, if eligible, shall be provided the same coverage as the obligor. Sec. 46. Section 252E.6, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 1. A child is eligible for medical support for the duration of the obligor’s child support obligation. However, the child’s eligibility for coverage under a health benefit plan shall be governed by all applicable plan provisions including , but not limited to , eligibility and insurability standards.

House File 2357, p. 14 Sec. 47. Section 252E.7, subsection 4, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 4. The insurer shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or imposed for actions taken in implementing this section including , but not limited to , the insurer’s release of any information, or the payment of any claims for services by the insurer, or the insurer’s acceptance of applications for enrollment of the dependent and medical expense claims for the dependent which are signed by the obligee or an employee of the department pursuant to this section . Sec. 48. Section 252E.9, subsection 2, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 2. For cases for which services are being provided pursuant to chapter 252B , the obligor shall notify the obligee and the department within ten days of a change in the terms or conditions of coverage under a health benefit plan. Such changes may include , but are not limited to , a change in deductibles, coinsurance, preadmission notification requirements, coverage for dental, optical, office visits, prescription drugs, inpatient and outpatient hospitalization, and any other changes which materially affect the coverage. Costs incurred by the obligee or the department as a result of the obligor’s failure to provide notification as required are recoverable from the obligor. Sec. 49. Section 256.11, subsection 9, paragraph d, Code 2026, is amended by striking the paragraph. Sec. 50. Section 256.189, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 3. An Iowa tuition grants fund is established in the state treasury. The fund shall be administered by the commission and shall consist of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and other moneys received by the commission for deposit in the fund. The moneys in the fund are appropriated to the commission for purposes of providing tuition grants to qualified students who are enrolled in accredited private institutions. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the state but shall remain available for expenditure

House File 2357, p. 15 for purposes of providing tuition grants to qualified students who are enrolled in accredited private institutions for subsequent fiscal years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund and are appropriated to the commission for purposes of administering any scholarship or grant program described in this subchapter VII, part 4 of subchapter VII . Sec. 51. Section 256.191, subsection 8, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 8. Fund established. An Iowa tuition grants for-profit institutions fund is established in the state treasury. The fund shall be administered by the commission and shall consist of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and other moneys received by the commission for deposit in the fund. The moneys in the fund are appropriated to the commission for purposes of providing tuition grants to qualified students who are enrolled in eligible institutions. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the state but shall remain available for expenditure for purposes of providing tuition grants to qualified students who are enrolled in eligible institutions for subsequent fiscal years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund and are appropriated to the commission for purposes of administering any scholarship or grant program described in this subchapter VII, part 4 of subchapter VII . Sec. 52. Section 256.192, subsections 8 and 9, Code 2026, are amended by striking the subsections and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 8. Each applicant, in accordance with the rules established by the commission, shall: a. Complete and file an application for a vocational-technical tuition grant. b. Be responsible for the submission of the financial information required for evaluation of the applicant’s need for a grant, on forms determined by the commission. c. Report promptly to the commission any information requested. d. Submit a new application and financial statement for

House File 2357, p. 16 reevaluation of the applicant’s eligibility to receive a second-year renewal of the grant. 9. A vocational-technical tuition grants fund is established in the state treasury. The fund shall be administered by the commission and shall consist of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and other moneys received by the commission for deposit in the fund. The moneys in the fund are appropriated to the commission for purposes of providing vocational-technical tuition grants pursuant to this section. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the state but shall remain available for expenditure for purposes of providing vocational-technical tuition grants pursuant to this section for subsequent fiscal years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2, interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund and are appropriated to the commission for purposes of administering any scholarship or grant program described in this part 4 of subchapter VII. Sec. 53. Section 256.194, subsection 3, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 3. For each fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2025, there is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the commission for deposit in the vocational-technical tuition grants fund established in section 256.192, subsection 8 9 , the sum of one million seven hundred fifty thousand one hundred eighty-five dollars. Sec. 54. Section 256.212, subsection 6, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 6. Fund established. An all Iowa opportunity scholarship fund is created in the state treasury as a separate fund under the control of the commission. All moneys deposited or paid into the fund are appropriated and made available to the commission to be used for scholarships for students meeting the requirements of this section . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , any balance in the fund on June 30 of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the state, but shall be available for purposes of this section in subsequent fiscal years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest

House File 2357, p. 17 or earnings on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund and are appropriated to the college student aid commission for purposes of administering any program described in this subchapter VII, part 4 of subchapter VII . Sec. 55. Section 256.216, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: In administering the program for the community colleges and the accredited private institutions, the commission shall: Sec. 56. Section 256.218, subsection 6, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 6. A teach Iowa scholar fund is established in the state treasury. The fund shall be administered by the commission and shall consist of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and any other moneys received by the commission for deposit in the fund, including payments collected by the commission pursuant to section 256.219, subsection 7 . The moneys in the fund are appropriated to the commission for the teach Iowa scholar program. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys in the fund at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the state but shall remain available for expenditure for the teach Iowa scholar program for subsequent fiscal years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund and are appropriated to the college student aid commission for purposes of administering any program described in this subchapter VII, part 4 of subchapter VII . Sec. 57. Section 256.226, subsection 10, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 10. Trust fund established. A rural veterinary care trust fund is created in the state treasury as a separate fund under the control of the commission. The commission may accept gifts, grants, bequests, and other private contributions, as well as state or federal moneys, for deposit in the fund. The commission shall remit all repayments made pursuant to this section to the rural veterinary care trust fund. All moneys deposited or paid into the trust fund are appropriated and made available to the commission to be used for meeting the requirements of this section and increasing the number of veterinarians participating in the program. Moneys in the

House File 2357, p. 18 fund up to the total amount that an eligible individual may receive for an eligible loan in accordance with this section and upon fulfilling the requirements of subsection 4 , shall be considered encumbered for the duration of the agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 4 . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , any balance in the fund on June 30 of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the state, but shall be available for purposes of this section and to increase the number of veterinarians participating in the program in subsequent fiscal years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund and are appropriated to the college student aid commission for purposes of administering any program described in this subchapter VII, part 4 of subchapter VII . Sec. 58. Section 256.228, subsection 5, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 5. Fund created. A future ready Iowa skilled workforce last-dollar scholarship fund is created in the state treasury as a separate fund under the control of the commission. All moneys deposited or paid into the fund are appropriated and made available to the commission to be used for scholarships awarded as provided under this section . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , any balance in the fund on June 30 of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund of the state, but shall be available for purposes of this section in subsequent fiscal years. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2 , interest or earnings on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund and are appropriated to the college student aid commission for purposes of administering any program described in this subchapter VII, part 4 of subchapter VII . Sec. 59. Section 256.229, subsection 5, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 5. Fund created. A future ready Iowa skilled workforce grant fund is created in the state treasury as a separate fund under the control of the commission. All moneys deposited or paid into the fund are appropriated and made available to the commission to be used for grants awarded as provided under this section . Notwithstanding section 8.33 , any balance in the fund on June 30 of each fiscal year shall not revert to the general