Pg 1, Ln 3General Fund appropriations to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA).
Pg 1, Ln 9General Fund appropriation to the DCA for the Administration Division.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015. The increase in FTE positions is a net increase of 15.95 for the entire DCA to match the authorized amount for FY 2015. The FTE positions are then allocated among the other divisions and programs of the DCA.
Pg 1, Ln 15Requires the DCA to coordinate with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Tourism Office to promote attendance at the State Historical Building and the State Historic Sites.
Pg 1, Ln 19Permits the DCA to transfer the FTE positions appropriated above for the division and program appropriations outlined below.
Pg 1, Ln 23General Fund appropriation to the DCA for the Community Cultural Grants Program.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015. Additional funding for this Program is provided through a standing appropriation in Iowa Code section 99F.11(3)(d)(1).
Pg 1, Ln 27General Fund appropriation to the DCA for the Historical Division.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 1, Ln 30General Fund appropriation to the DCA for operation and maintenance of eight State Historic Sites.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 1, Ln 33General Fund appropriation to the DCA for the Arts Division.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 2, Ln 1Requires the DCA to allocate $300,000 for the Film Office.

DETAIL: Maintains the current allocation compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 2, Ln 3General Fund appropriation to the DCA for administration of the Iowa Great Places Initiative.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 2, Ln 7General Fund appropriation to the DCA for archiving papers of former governors.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 2, Ln 10General Fund appropriation to the DCA for rent at the State Records Center.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 2, Ln 13General Fund appropriation to the DCA for stabilizing the condition of the battle flag collection.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 2, Ln 18CODE: Requires nonreversion of funds appropriated to the DCA from the General Fund until the close of FY 2017.
Pg 2, Ln 23
Requires the goals for the IEDA to include:
  • Expand and stimulate the State economy.
  • Increase the wealth of Iowans.
  • Increase the population of Iowa.

To achieve the goals, the IEDA is to:

  • Concentrate efforts on programs and activities that result in commercially viable products and services.
  • Adopt practices consistent with free-market, private-sector philosophies.
  • Ensure Statewide economic growth and development.
  • Work with businesses and communities to improve the economic development climate and the economic well-being and quality of life for Iowans.
  • Coordinate with other State agencies to ensure State departments are attentive to the needs of an entrepreneurial culture.
  • Establish a strong and aggressive marketing image to showcase Iowa’s workforce, existing industry, and potential.
  • Place a priority on recruiting new businesses, business expansion, and retaining existing Iowa businesses.
  • Emphasize entrepreneurial development through helping entrepreneurs secure capital, and developing networks and a business climate conducive to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
  • Encourage the development of communities and quality of life to foster economic growth.
  • Prepare communities for future growth and development through development, expansion, and modernization of infrastructure.
  • Develop public-private partnerships with Iowa businesses in the tourism industry, Iowa tour groups, Iowa tourism organizations, and political subdivisions in Iowa to assist in the development of advertising efforts.
  • Develop, to the fullest extent possible, cooperative efforts for advertising with contributions from other sources.
Pg 3, Ln 26General Fund appropriation to the IEDA for operations.

DETAIL: This is an increase of $250,000 compared to estimated FY 2015 to support international trade by assisting 60-80 Iowa small businesses to expand sales to both national and international markets and increases FTE positions by 28.85 to match the authorized amount for FY 2015. The FTE authorization is used by the following:
  • Economic Development Appropriation
  • High Quality Jobs Creations Assistance
  • Economic Development Energy Projects Fund
  • Iowa Individual New Jobs Training (NJT) 260E Fund
Pg 4, Ln 1
Specifies the designated purpose for the appropriation as follows:
  • Provides for the operation of the Divisions of the IEDA.
  • Permits FTE positions to be funded through the appropriation, other funds, or federal funds as available.
  • Authorizes funds for business development operations and programs.
  • Permits transfers to the Strategic Investment Fund.
  • Authorizes funds for community economic development programs.
  • For achieving the goals, accountability, and fulfilling the requirements and duties as specified.
Pg 4, Ln 24Requires the IEDA to transfer $100,000 from the IEDA operations General Fund appropriation to the Department of Transportation for deposit in the Iowa Employment Rides Fund created in this Bill.

DETAIL: This is a new transfer.
Pg 4, Ln 29CODE: Requires nonreversion of funds appropriated to the IEDA from the General Fund until the close of FY 2017.
Pg 4, Ln 34
Places the following restrictions on funds for the Economic Development appropriation:
  • Requires businesses to be subject to contract provisions that require job positions to be filled with individuals that are citizens of the U.S., reside in the U.S., or are authorized to work in the U.S. pursuant to federal law.
  • Requires businesses to adhere to the contract provisions and provide periodic assurances of compliance.
  • Requires businesses to employ only individuals legally authorized to work in Iowa.
  • Permits the recapture of all or a portion of any financial assistance provided to a business that is found to knowingly employ individuals not legally authorized to work in Iowa.
Pg 5, Ln 22
Permits the IEDA to use the funds appropriated in the Economic Development appropriation as follows:
  • For a program designed to recruit former Iowa residents and former students at Iowa colleges and universities.
  • For a program to assist early-stage industry companies established by female entrepreneurs.
  • For a program to assist advanced research and commercialization projects involving value-added agriculture, advanced technology, or biotechnology.
Pg 6, Ln 2Prohibits the IEDA from using any funds appropriated to provide financial assistance to any project that involves the installation of geothermal systems for melting snow and ice from streets or sidewalks.
Pg 6, Ln 7Limits the FY 2016 General Fund appropriation to the IEDA for the World Food Prize to $800,000.

DETAIL: This a decrease of $200,000 compared to the standing appropriation of $1,000,000 in Iowa Code and maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.

NOTE: In recent years there has been an appropriation of $200,000 to the IEDA in the Infrastructure Appropriations Act for the support of the World Food Prize including the Borlaug/Ruan Scholarship Program. This has brought total State funding for the World Food Prize to $1,000,000.
Pg 6, Ln 14General Fund appropriation to the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service.

DETAIL: This is an increase of $50,000 to increase support of the Grant Program and no change in FTE positions compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 6, Ln 25Allocates $125,000 for the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Grant Program and $103,133 for the Iowa Promise and Mentoring Partnership Program.

DETAIL: This is an increase of $50,000 for Grants compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 6, Ln 29CODE: Requires nonreversion of funds appropriated to the Iowa State Commission on Volunteer Service and the Iowa Promise and Mentoring Partnership Programs from the General Fund until the close of FY 2017.
Pg 6, Ln 34General Fund appropriation to the IEDA for financial assistance to the Iowa Councils of Governments (COGs).

DETAIL: This is a general increase of $50,000 compared to estimated FY 2015. From FY 2011 to FY 2013, the COGs received assistance through interest earned on the Economic Development Fund.
Pg 7, Ln 6General Fund appropriation to the IEDA for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Internships.

DETAIL: Maintains current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 7, Ln 18Specifies that the IEDA may use no more than $30,000 for administration costs related to the internships.
Pg 7, Ln 21CODE: Requires nonreversion of funds appropriated to the IEDA for STEM from the General Fund until the close of FY 2017.
Pg 7, Ln 26General Fund appropriation to the IEDA for Home Base Iowa Marketing.

DETAIL: This is a new General Fund appropriation to promote the Home Base Iowa Program that seeks to increase the hiring of returning veterans by Iowa companies.
Pg 7, Ln 33Authorizes 2.25 FTE positions for the Vision Iowa Program.

DETAIL: This is no change compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 8, Ln 4Insurance receipts transfer to the IEDA for insurance economic development.

DETAIL: This is no change compared to estimated FY 2015. Funds collected by the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce in excess of the anticipated gross revenues are allocated to the IEDA for insurance economic development purposes. These funds are used by the IEDA to recruit insurance companies to the State.
Pg 8, Ln 11General Fund appropriation to the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rent Subsidy Program.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 8, Ln 19Requires participation in the Rent Subsidy Program to be limited to individuals at risk of nursing home placement and those eligible under the federal Money Follows the Person Grant Program. Permits the IFA to use up to $35,000 for administrative costs.
Pg 8, Ln 27Requests the Auditor of State to review the outside audit of the IFA.
Pg 8, Ln 30General Fund appropriation to the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level and FTE positions compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 9, Ln 6Requires the allocation of $15,000 for a searchable website containing collective bargaining information.

DETAIL: This is no change compared to the FY 2015 allocation.
Pg 9, Ln 10General Fund appropriations to the Iowa Department of Workforce Development (IWD).
Pg 9, Ln 16General Fund appropriation to the IWD Division of Labor Services.

DETAIL: This is an increase of $843,877 and 13.90 FTE positions compared to estimated FY 2015. Changes include the following:
  • An increase of $668,877 to support the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Programs.
  • An increase of $175,000 and 3.00 FTE positions for investigators and support staff for wage enforcement.
  • An increase of 10.90 FTE positions to match the FY 2015 authorized amount.
Pg 9, Ln 22Requires the Division of Labor Services to reimburse the Employment Appeals Board in the Department of Inspections and Appeals for the costs associated with hearings related to contractor registration from contractor registration fees.
Pg 9, Ln 26Requires the Labor Services Division to allocate $175,000 to hire additional investigators and support staff for Wage Enforcement.
Pg 9, Ln 30General Fund appropriation to the IWD Division of Workers' Compensation.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015 and provides an increase of 3.00 FTE positions to match the authorized amount in FY 2015.
Pg 10, Ln 1Requires the Workers' Compensation Division to continue to charge a $100 filing fee for workers' compensation cases. Permits the losing party to be taxed for the fee, unless it would impose an undue hardship or be unjust. Appropriates the fees collected to the IWD to be used for the administration of the Workers' Compensation Division.

DETAIL: This is no change compared to estimated FY 2015.

Pg 10, Ln 10General Fund appropriation to the IWD for the operation of Field Offices and the Workforce Development Board.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015. The 40.96 decrease in FTE positions is to match the FY 2015 authorized amount. Additional FTE positions currently showing in the Field Office Operating Fund are due to a change in accounting and the IWD also tracking the Promise Jobs Program in the Fund.
Pg 10, Ln 16
Allocates $150,000 for the State Library for licensing the LearningExpress Library.

NOTE: Total FY 2016 Field Office funding is $11,195,497 from the following sources:
  • $9,029,413 - General Fund, excluding this $150,000 allocation (must also support the Workforce Development Board).
  • $1,766,084 - Special Contingency Fund (See Section 11).
  • $400,000 - Reserve Fund Interest (See Section 12).
Pg 10, Ln 21Requires the IWD to allocate at least $1,130,602 for operation of four satellite field offices projected to serve the most people from the offices located in Decorah, Fort Madison, Iowa City, and Webster City.

DETAIL: This is identical to the allocation in FY 2015. The IWD currently operates satellite field offices at all four locations, however, some offices are only open two to four days per week.
Pg 10, Ln 25General Fund appropriation to the IWD for the Offender Reentry Program.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level and FTE positions compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 10, Ln 32Requires the IWD to partner with the Department of Corrections to improve the ability of offenders to find and retain employment.
Pg 11, Ln 1
CODE: Requires nonreversion of funds appropriated to the IWD from the General Fund for the following through FY 2017:
  • Division of Labor Services.
  • Division of Workers' Compensation.
  • Workforce Development Operations for Field Offices and the Workforce Development Board.
  • Offender Reentry Program.
Pg 11, Ln 7General Fund appropriation to the IWD for investigation of employers that misclassify workers.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015 and provides an increase of 4.70 FTE positions to match the authorized amount in FY 2015. State General Funds are utilized first, and then federal funds are utilized for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Pg 11, Ln 18Special Employment Security Contingency Fund (also known as the Penalty and Interest or P & I Fund) appropriation to the IWD for operation of the Field Offices.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.

NOTE: Total funding for Field Offices is discussed in Section 9.3(b). Section 9 provides a General Fund appropriation and Section 12 provides an Unemployment Insurance Reserve Fund interest appropriation for Field Offices.
Pg 11, Ln 25Appropriates any remaining penalty and interest revenues to be used as needed by the IWD.
Pg 11, Ln 30Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund interest appropriation to the IWD for operation of the Field Offices.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.

NOTE: Total funding for Field Offices is discussed in Section 9.3(b). Section 9 provides a General Fund appropriation and Section 11 provides a Special Employment Security Contingency Fund appropriation for Field Offices.
Pg 12, Ln 4Requires the IWD to require a unique login for all users that access Workforce Development Centers operated through electronic access points.
Pg 12, Ln 8CODE: Appropriates funds to the IWD for administration of the Unemployment Compensation Program from the Unemployment Compensation Fund without specifying an amount. This appropriation does not apply to any fiscal year beginning after December 31, 2015 (FY 2016).
Pg 12, Ln 17General Fund appropriation to ISU for Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs).

DETAIL: Maintains the current General Fund appropriation compared to estimated FY 2015.

NOTE: See Section 16.1(b)(2)(a) for the total funding provided to the SBDCs.
Pg 12, Ln 24Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriations to various departments.
Pg 12, Ln 32Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriation to the IEDA for the High Quality Jobs Program.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 12, Ln 35Permits the IEDA to use no more than $1,000,000 of this appropriation for the Main Street Iowa Program.

DETAIL: This is no change compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 13, Ln 4Requires recipients of Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriations to testify regarding the use of the funds appropriated in this Division for the High Quality Jobs Initiative at the request of the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee.
Pg 13, Ln 9Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriation to the Board of Regents for the commercialization of research.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 13, Ln 17Specifies the allocation of the Regents funding among the three universities as follows:
  • Iowa State University (ISU): $1,050,000.
  • University of Iowa (UI): $1,050,000.
  • University of Northern Iowa (UNI): $900,000.
Pg 13, Ln 22Requires the Regents universities to provide a one-to-one match of funding received from the Regents funding.
Pg 13, Ln 25Requires the Board of Regents to submit an annual report by January 15 to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Legislative Services Agency regarding the use of the appropriation to the Regents.
Pg 14, Ln 3Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriation to ISU for ongoing economic development efforts.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level and FTE positions compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 14, Ln 10Specifies that at least $735,728 of the appropriation must be allocated to the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs).

DETAIL: This maintains the current minimum allocation.

NOTE: Section 15 of this Bill appropriates $101,000 from the General Fund for the SBDCs, bringing total minimum funding for FY 2016 to $836,728.
Pg 14, Ln 17Requires ISU to focus expenditures on projects that will provide economic stimulus in Iowa and emphasize providing services to Iowa-based companies.
Pg 14, Ln 23Specifies the General Assembly's intent that the Industrial Incentive Program seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses, industrial foundations, and trade associations. Specifies matching requirements under the Program.
Pg 15, Ln 3Requires ISU to report annually to the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee and the Legislative Services Agency regarding the total amount of private contributions, the proportion of those contributions from small businesses, and the proportion used for directed contract research and nondirected research.
Pg 15, Ln 10Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriation to the UI for ongoing economic development efforts.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level and FTE positions compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 15, Ln 18Requires the UI to focus expenditures on projects that will provide economic stimulus in Iowa and emphasize providing services to Iowa-based companies.
Pg 15, Ln 23Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriation to the UI for the Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth Initiative.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015 and increases FTE positions by 1.75 to match the authorized amount for FY 2015. The appropriation is to expand public/private partnerships and programming through the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.
Pg 15, Ln 29Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriation to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) for ongoing economic development efforts related to the Metal Casting Institute, the MyEntre.Net Internet application, and the Institute for Decision Making.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level and FTE positions compared to estimated FY 2015.
Pg 16, Ln 1Requires that at least $617,639 of the appropriation be allocated to the UNI's Regional Business Center and Economic Gardening Program.
Pg 16, Ln 6Requires the UNI to focus expenditures on projects that will provide economic stimulus in Iowa and emphasize providing services to Iowa-based companies.
Pg 16, Ln 12Requires recipients of Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriations to testify regarding the use of the funds appropriated at the request of the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee.
Pg 16, Ln 16Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund appropriation to IWD for a long-term sustained job training program.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2015. This is for a training program to be developed by a group similar to A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy (AMOS) and Project IOWA.
Pg 16, Ln 21Requires IWD to have a request for proposal (RFP) issued no later than September 1, 2015.
Pg 16, Ln 24Specifies that IWD and the entity that receives the RFP will testify regarding the use of the funds at the request of the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee.
Pg 16, Ln 28CODE: Requires nonreversion of funds appropriated from the Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund to the IEDA, the Board of Regents, and IWD until the close of FY 2017.
Pg 16, Ln 33Requires all entities receiving an appropriation in this Bill to give first preference to purchasing an Iowa product or a product produced from an Iowa-based business and second preference to a U.S. product or a product produced from a business based in the U.S.

DETAIL: This requirement is the same as was required for FY 2015.
Pg 17, Ln 5Prohibits the DCA, IEDA, IFA, PERB, IWD, BOR, and the BOR universities from using any funds for payment of a personnel settlement agreement with a State employee that contains a confidentiality agreement.
Pg 17, Ln 19Division II appropriates a total of $22,137,884 from the General Fund and authorizes 562.95 FTE positions to the DCA, IEDA, IFA, PERB, IWD, and the Board of Regents for FY 2017. Division II also appropriates a total of $16,933,043 from other funds for FY 2017. The appropriations are equal to approximately 50.00% of the appropriations for FY 2016 and the authorized FTE positions are the same for both fiscal years.
Pg 34, Ln 2CODE: Specifies the definition of "Employment Transportation."
Pg 34, Ln 12CODE: Establishes the Iowa Employment Rides Initiative at the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Pg 34, Ln 16CODE: Requires the DOT to award grants up to $150,000 to various public transit systems with at least a dollar-for-dollar matching requirement.
Pg 34, Ln 25CODE: Permits a public transit system to coordinate with local, State, or federal agencies and private nonprofit organizations regarding the expenditure of Grant funds.
Pg 34, Ln 30CODE: Requires the DOT to submit a report to the General Assembly each year by January 1 regarding the outcomes of the Initiative.
Pg 35, Ln 4CODE: Requires the DOT to adopt rules for the administration of the Initiative.
Pg 35, Ln 7CODE: Creates the Iowa Employment Rides Fund in the State Treasury under the control of the DOT.

NOTE: The DOT receives a transfer of $100,000 for deposit in the Fund from an IEDA General Fund appropriation in this Bill.
Pg 35, Ln 12CODE: Appropriates the monies in the Fund to the DOT to be used to provide grants specified by the Initiative.
Pg 35, Ln 15CODE: Requires nonreversion of the balance in the Iowa Employment Rides Fund and requires interest and earnings to be credited to the Fund.
Pg 35, Ln 21CODE: Provides that administrative law judges appointed or employed by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) are subject to the merit system provision of Iowa Code chapter 8A.
Pg 35, Ln 31CODE: Provides that if an employee subject to the merit system is an administrative law judge (ALJ) appointed or employed by the PERB, an appeal by the employee concerning a grievance is to be heard by an ALJ employed by the Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA). The DIA ruling is considered final agency action and the employee cannot appeal that response to the PERB.
Pg 36, Ln 14CODE: Provides that if an employee subject to the merit system is an ALJ appointed or employed by the PERB, an appeal by the employee concerning a discipline resolution is to be heard by an ALJ employed by the DIA. The DIA ruling is considered final agency action and the employee cannot appeal that response to the PERB.
Pg 37, Ln 3CODE: Provides that the administrator of the Administrative Hearings Division of the DIA is covered by the merit system.
Pg 37, Ln 17CODE: Provides that chief deputy workers’ compensation commissioners and deputy workers’ compensation commissioners are appointed and serve pursuant to the merit system unless the commissioners are otherwise covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

DETAIL: Current law provides that chief deputy workers' compensation commissioners are exempt from the merit system and that all chief deputy and deputy commissioners serve at the pleasure of the workers’ compensation commissioner.
Pg 37, Ln 31CODE: Provides that an administrative law judge employed by the Department of Workforce Development for unemployment compensation cases is covered by the merit system unless the judge is otherwise covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Pg 38, Ln 11CODE: Adds the requirement that the Brownfield Redevelopment Advisory Council must recommend and the IEDA Board must provide approval before an IEDA deadline extension can be granted for Redevelopment Tax Credit projects and eliminates a restriction on the length of an extension.
Pg 38, Ln 21The Division modifying Redevelopment Tax Credits is effective on enactment.
Pg 38, Ln 24The Section modifying project deadline obligations for IEDA Redevelopment Tax Credits applies retroactively to qualifying agreements entered into on or after July 1, 2010, if a request for a deadline extension is submitted to the IEDA on or after January 1, 2015.
Pg 38, Ln 30CODE: Amends a franchisor's ability to require a franchisee to obtain supplies from the franchisor by creating a specific exemption for motor oil that is labeled in accordance with the requirements of the American Petroleum Institute.
Pg 39, Ln 13Modifies provisions related to reinvestment districts under Code chapter 15J and to flood mitigation projects under Code chapter 418.
Pg 39, Ln 16CODE: Eliminates the prohibition on the IEDA Board approving an amendment to an existing district’s plan on or after July 1, 2018.

Modifies the definition of “governmental entity” for purposes of a flood mitigation project to include a joint board or other legal or administrative entity formed by a Code chapter 28F agreement entered into by one or more counties, one or more cities at least partly within the counties, and one or more Code chapter 358 sanitary districts or a combined water and sanitary district established by Code chapter 357 or 358 and located at least partly within the city or county.

Specifies that for purposes of funding a flood mitigation project the sales tax increment area must not include any parcels that are included in a reinvestment district established under Code chapter 15J.

Specifies that transfers of sales tax increment revenue to a reinvestment district account must be made prior to transfer of sales tax increment revenue to a flood mitigation project account.
Pg 43, Ln 6CODE: Requires the Department of Revenue (DOR) to retain the lesser of $25,000 or the actual cost of administering the specified transfers of sales tax increment revenue quarterly as a repayment receipt.
Pg 43, Ln 21This Division related to reinvestment districts under Code chapter 15J and to flood mitigation projects under Code chapter 418 is effective on enactment.
Pg 43, Ln 24This Division applies retroactively to reinvestment districts designated under Code chapter 15J in existence on or after July 1, 2014, and flood mitigation project plan applications received before, on, or after the effective date of the Division. The sections of the Division amending Code section 423.2 apply to transfers of sales tax revenues made on or after July 1, 2015.
Pg 44, Ln 1Modifies provisions and establishes a Nuisance Property Remediation Assistance Fund and Program relating to nuisance property and abandoned buildings.
Pg 44, Ln 4CODE: Requires the Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to establish a Nuisance Property Remediation Fund for the purpose of providing financial assistance to cities for the remediation of nuisance properties, abandoned buildings, and other structures. Permits the IEDA to operate the Fund as a revolving fund and to use moneys in the Fund for purposes of the Program or the Authority may transfer the moneys to other funds it has created. However, the IEDA must use any funds specifically appropriated for nuisance property remediation assistance for the Program. The Fund may consist of appropriations and any other funds lawfully available to the Authority.




Pg 44, Ln 32CODE: Requires nonreversion of the balance in the Nuisance Property Remediation Fund at the close of each fiscal year.
Pg 45, Ln 1CODE: Restricts the IEDA to 5.00% of the money in the Fund, at the beginning of the fiscal year, for administrative costs, and other expenses.
Pg 45, Ln 5CODE: Requires the IEDA to use moneys in the Nuisance Property Remediation Fund for the purpose of providing financial assistance, in the form of grants, loans, forgivable loans, or other form, to cities for the remediation of nuisance properties, abandoned buildings, and other structures, and may use a competitive scoring process.
Pg 45, Ln 13CODE: Allows the Authority to grant priority to cities with severe blighted areas, widespread dilapidated housing stock, or high rates of low and moderate income residents.
Pg 45, Ln 17CODE: Requires the Authority to enter into an agreement with a city concerning financial assistance under the Program.
Pg 45, Ln 29CODE: Prohibits a city receiving financial assistance under this Program from including that financial assistance in the amount of any lien against the property related to the costs to remediate the property.
Pg 45, Ln 34CODE: Requires the IEDA to submit a report to the General Assembly and the Governor's Office on or before January 31, 2019, describing the results of the Nuisance Property Remediation Assistance Program and recommendations for additional changes.
Pg 46, Ln 6CODE: Adds violations of the building code to the definition of "abandoned" and "abandonment."
Pg 46, Ln 12CODE: Amends the definition of “building” to include buildings used or intended to be used for commercial or industrial purposes and makes corresponding amendments to refer to the local building code or local housing code, as applicable.
Pg 46, Ln 22CODE: Requires service of notice to be provided by personal service or certified mail or, if service cannot be made by either method, by posting on the building and publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.

DETAIL: Current statute requires service of notice of the filing of the petition for title to be made by certified mail and by posting on the building.
Pg 46, Ln 31CODE: Adds a building code to the listing of factors for the court to consider when determining whether property has been abandoned and requires the court to enter an order under the specified conditions.