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Senate File 510 - EnrolledAn Actrelating to and making appropriations and related
statutory changes involving state government entities
involved with agriculture, natural resources, and
environmental protection, and including effective date
provisions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
DIVISION I
department of agriculture and land stewardship
general appropriation for fy 2017-2018
Section 1. GENERAL FUND — DEPARTMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the department, including its
divisions, for administration, regulation, and programs; for
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes; and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
.................................................. $17,640,576
............................................... FTEs372.00
2. Of the amount appropriated in subsection 1, the following
amount is transferred to Iowa state university of science and
technology, to be used for the university’s midwest grape and
wine industry institute:
.................................................. $288,000
3. The department shall submit a report each quarter of the
fiscal year to the legislative services agency, the department
of management, the members of the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources, and the
chairpersons and ranking members of the senate and house
committees on appropriations. The report shall describe in
detail the expenditure of moneys appropriated in this section
to support the department’s administration, regulation, and
programs.
DESIGNATED Appropriations
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Sec. 2. UNCLAIMED PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING WINNINGS —
HORSE AND DOG RACING. There is appropriated from the moneys
available under section 99D.13 to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
-1-2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For purposes of supporting the department’s administration
and enforcement of horse and dog racing law pursuant to section
99D.22, including for salaries, support, maintenance, and
miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $295,516
Sec. 3. RENEWABLE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND — MOTOR FUEL
INSPECTION.
1. There is appropriated from the renewable fuel
infrastructure fund created in section 159A.16 to the
department of agriculture and land stewardship for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the
following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of the inspection of motor fuel, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $500,000
2. The department shall establish and administer programs
for the auditing of motor fuel including biofuel processing
and production plants, for screening and testing motor fuel,
including renewable fuel, and for the inspection of motor fuel
sold by dealers including retail dealers who sell and dispense
motor fuel from motor fuel pumps.
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sec. 4. DAIRY REGULATION.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of performing functions pursuant to section
192.109, including conducting a survey of grade “A” milk and
-2-certifying the results to the secretary of agriculture:
.................................................. $189,196
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 5. LOCAL FOOD AND FARM PROGRAM.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the local food and farm program
pursuant to chapter 267A:
.................................................. $75,000
2. The department shall enter into a cost-sharing agreement
with Iowa state university of science and technology to support
the local food and farm program coordinator position as part of
the university’s cooperative extension service in agriculture
and home economics pursuant to chapter 267A.
3. 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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 6. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of allocating moneys to an Iowa association
affiliated with a national organization which promotes
agricultural education providing for future farmers:
-3-.................................................. $25,000
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 7. FARMERS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting a program for farmers with
disabilities:
.................................................. $130,000
2. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used for
the public purpose of providing a grant to a national nonprofit
organization with over 80 years of experience in assisting
children and adults with disabilities and special needs. The
moneys shall be used to support a nationally recognized program
that began in 1986 and has been replicated in at least 30 other
states, but which is not available through any other entity
in this state, and that provides assistance to farmers with
disabilities in all 99 counties to allow the farmers to remain
in their own homes and be gainfully engaged in farming through
provision of agricultural worksite and home modification
consultations, peer support services, services to families,
information and referral, and equipment loan services.
3. 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.
DIVISION II
GENERAL FUND
-4-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR fy 2017-2018
Sec. 8. WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE — GENERAL.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For deposit in the water quality initiative fund created in
section 466B.45, for purposes of supporting the water quality
initiative administered by the division of soil conservation
and water quality as provided in section 466B.42, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $3,000,000
2. a. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be
used to support projects in subwatersheds as designated by the
division that are part of high-priority watersheds identified
by the water resources coordinating council established
pursuant to section 466B.3.
b. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used to
support projects in watersheds generally, including regional
watersheds, as designated by the division and high-priority
watersheds identified by the water resources coordinating
council established pursuant to section 466B.3.
3. In supporting projects in subwatersheds and watersheds
as provided in subsection 2, all of the following shall apply:
a. The demonstration projects shall utilize water quality
practices as described in the latest revision of the document
entitled “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” initially presented
in November 2012 by the department of agriculture and land
stewardship, the department of natural resources, and Iowa
state university of science and technology.
b. The division shall implement demonstration projects as
provided in paragraph “a” by providing for participation by
-5-persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used in
farming. To every extent practical, the division shall provide
for collaborative participation by such persons who hold a
legal interest in agricultural land located within the same
subwatershed.
c. The division shall implement a demonstration project on
a cost-share basis as determined by the division. However,
except for edge-of-field practices, the state’s share of the
amount shall not exceed 50 percent of the estimated cost of
establishing the practice as determined by the division or
50 percent of the actual cost of establishing the practice,
whichever is less.
d. The demonstration projects shall be used to educate other
persons about the feasibility and value of establishing similar
water quality practices. The division shall promote field day
events for purposes of allowing interested persons to establish
water quality practices on their agricultural land.
e. The division shall conduct water quality evaluations
within supported subwatersheds. Within a reasonable period
after accumulating information from such evaluations, the
division shall create an aggregated database of water quality
practices. Any information identifying a person holding a
legal interest in agricultural land or specific agricultural
land shall be a confidential record under section 22.7.
4. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used
to support education and outreach in a manner that encourages
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used for
farming to implement water quality practices, including the
establishment of such practices in watersheds generally, and
not limited to subwatersheds or high-priority watersheds.
5. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used
to contract with persons to coordinate the implementation of
efforts provided in this section.
6. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used by
the department to support urban soil and water conservation
-6-efforts, which may include but are not limited to management
practices related to bioretention, landscaping, the use of
permeable or pervious pavement, and soil quality restoration.
The moneys shall be allocated on a cost-share basis as provided
in chapter 161A.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, the department may use moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 to carry out the provisions of this section on a
cost-share basis in combination with other moneys available to
the department from a state or federal source.
8. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated in
this section may be used to pay for the costs of administering
and implementing the water quality initiative by the
department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as
provided in section 466B.42 and this section.
DIVISION III
department of natural resources
general appropriations for fy 2017-2018
Sec. 9. GENERAL FUND — DEPARTMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the department, including its
divisions, for administration, regulation, and programs; for
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes; and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
.................................................. $11,299,811
............................................... FTEs1,145.95
2. Of the number of full-time equivalent positions
authorized to the department pursuant to subsection 1, 50
full-time equivalent positions shall be allocated by the
department for seasonal employees for purposes of providing
maintenance, upkeep, and sanitary services at state parks.
-7-This subsection shall not impact park ranger or park manager
positions within the department.
3. The department shall submit a report each quarter of the
fiscal year to the legislative services agency, the department
of management, the members of the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources, and the
chairpersons and ranking members of the senate and house
committees on appropriations. The report shall describe in
detail the expenditure of moneys appropriated under this
section to support the department’s administration, regulation,
and programs.
Sec. 10. STATE FISH AND GAME PROTECTION FUND — REGULATION
AND ADVANCEMENT OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
1. There is appropriated from the state fish and game
protection fund to the department of natural resources for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the regulation or advancement of
hunting, fishing, or trapping, or the protection, propagation,
restoration, management, or harvest of fish or wildlife,
including for administration, regulation, law enforcement, and
programs; and for salaries, support, maintenance, equipment,
and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $43,147,993
2. Notwithstanding section 455A.10, the department may use
the unappropriated balance remaining in the state fish and game
protection fund to provide for the funding of health and life
insurance premium payments from unused sick leave balances of
conservation peace officers employed in a protection occupation
who retire, pursuant to section 97B.49B.
3. Notwithstanding section 455A.10, the department of
natural resources may use the unappropriated balance remaining
in the state fish and game protection fund for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, as is
-8-necessary to fund salary adjustments for departmental employees
for which the general assembly has made an operating budget
appropriation in subsection 1.
Sec. 11. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION FUND — WATER
QUALITY. There is appropriated from the groundwater protection
fund created in section 455E.11 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017,
and ending June 30, 2018, from those moneys which are not
allocated pursuant to that section, the following amount, or
so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For purposes of supporting the department’s protection
of the state’s groundwater, including for administration,
regulation, and programs, and for salaries, support,
maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $3,455,832
DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Sec. 12. SPECIAL SNOWMOBILE FUND — SNOWMOBILE
PROGRAM. There is appropriated from the special snowmobile
fund created under section 321G.7 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and
ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so much thereof
as is necessary, to be used for the purpose designated:
For purposes of administering and enforcing the state
snowmobile programs:
.................................................. $100,000
Sec. 13. UNASSIGNED REVENUE FUND — UNDERGROUND STORAGE
TANKS SECTION EXPENSES. There is appropriated from the
unassigned revenue fund administered by the Iowa comprehensive
petroleum underground storage tank fund board established
pursuant to section 455G.4 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and
ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so much thereof
as is necessary, to be used for the purpose designated:
-9- For purposes of paying for administration expenses of the
department’s underground storage tanks section:
.................................................. $200,000
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sec. 14. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND DAM SAFETY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purpose designated:
For purposes of supporting floodplain management and dam
safety:
.................................................. $1,885,000
2. Of the amount appropriated in subsection 1, up to
$400,000 may be used by the department to acquire or install
stream gages for purposes of tracking and predicting flood
events and for compiling necessary data to improve flood
frequency analysis.
3. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 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. 15. FORESTRY HEALTH MANAGEMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
For purposes of providing for forestry health management
programs:
.................................................. $500,000
2. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the
-10-close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain
available to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
DIVISION IV
iowa state university
SPECIAL GENERAL FUND appropriationS for fy 2017-2018
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Sec. 16. VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to Iowa state university of science and technology for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the college of veterinary
medicine for the operation of the veterinary diagnostic
laboratory and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
.................................................. $4,000,000
............................................... FTEs51.00
2. a. Iowa state university of science and technology
shall not reduce the amount that it allocates to support the
college of veterinary medicine from any other source due to the
appropriation made in this section.
b. Paragraph “a” does not apply to a reduction made to
support the college of veterinary medicine, if the same
percentage of reduction imposed on the college of veterinary
medicine is also imposed on all of Iowa state university of
science and technology’s budget units.
3. If by June 30, 2018, Iowa state university of science and
technology fails to allocate the moneys appropriated in this
section to the college of veterinary medicine in accordance
with this section, the moneys appropriated in this section for
that fiscal year shall revert to the general fund of the state.
DIVISION V
environment first fund
-11-general appropriations for fy 2017-2018
Sec. 17. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND
STEWARDSHIP. There is appropriated from the environment first
fund created in section 8.57A to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amounts, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
1. CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP)
a. For the conservation reserve enhancement program to
restore and construct wetlands for the purposes of intercepting
tile line runoff, reducing nutrient loss, improving water
quality, and enhancing agricultural production practices:
.................................................. $1,000,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
c. Notwithstanding any other provision in law, the
department may use moneys appropriated in this subsection,
in combination with other appropriate environment first
fund appropriations, for cost sharing to match United States
department of agriculture, natural resources conservation
service, wetlands reserve enhancement program (WREP) funding
available to Iowa.
2. WATERSHED PROTECTION
a. For continuation of a program that provides
multiobjective resource protections for flood control, water
quality, erosion control, and natural resource conservation:
.................................................. $900,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
3. FARM MANAGEMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
a. For continuation of a statewide voluntary farm
management demonstration program to demonstrate the
-12-effectiveness and adaptability of emerging practices in
agronomy that protect water resources and provide other
environmental benefits:
.................................................. $375,000
b. The amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, shall be
allocated to an organization representing soybean growers to
provide for an agriculture and environment performance program.
4. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION — ADMINISTRATION
a. For use by the department for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices:
.................................................. $3,800,000
b. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a”, $150,000
is allocated to support field staff providing technical
assistance.
5. CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP)
a. To encourage and assist farmers in enrolling in and the
implementation of the federal conservation reserve program and
to work with them to enhance their revegetation efforts to
improve water quality and habitat:
.................................................. $900,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
6. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
a. For use by the department in providing for soil and water
conservation:
.................................................. $8,325,000
b. (1) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, for
transfer to the loess hills development and conservation fund
created in section 161D.2:
.................................................. $490,000
(2) (a) Of the amount transferred to the loess hills
development and conservation fund in subparagraph (1), $450,000
shall be allocated to the fund’s hungry canyons account.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the moneys allocated to
-13-the fund’s hungry canyons account as provided in subparagraph
division (a) may be used for administrative costs.
(3) (a) Of the amount transferred to the loess hills
development and conservation fund in subparagraph (1), $40,000
shall be allocated to the fund’s loess hills alliance account.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the moneys allocated to the
fund’s loess hills alliance account as provided in subparagraph
division (a) may be used for administrative costs.
c. Of the remaining amount appropriated in paragraph “a”,
for use by the department in providing for soil and water
conservation administration, the conservation of soil and
water resources, or the support of soil and water conservation
districts:
.................................................. $7,835,000
d. Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “c” that the
department allocates to a soil and water conservation district,
the first $15,000 may be expended by the district for the
purpose of providing financial incentives under section 161A.73
to establish management practices for the control of soil
erosion on land that is row-cropped, including but not limited
to nontill planting, ridge-till planting, and contouring
strip-cropping. Of any remaining amount of that appropriation
allocated by the department to a district, 30 percent may be
expended by the district for that same purpose.
e. Not more than 5 percent of the moneys appropriated in
paragraph “c” may be allocated for cost sharing to address
complaints filed under section 161A.47.
f. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “c”, 5 percent
shall be allocated for financial incentives to establish
practices to protect watersheds above publicly owned lakes of
the state from soil erosion and sediment as provided in section
161A.73.
g. The state soil conservation committee established by
section 161A.4 may allocate moneys appropriated in paragraph
“c” to conduct research and demonstration projects to promote
-14-conservation tillage and nonpoint source pollution control
practices.
h. The allocation of moneys as financial incentives as
provided in section 161A.73 may be used in combination with
moneys allocated by the department of natural resources.
i. Not more than 15 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “c” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
j. In lieu of moneys appropriated in section 466A.5, not
more than $25,000 of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “c”
shall be used by the division of soil conservation and water
quality of the department of agriculture and land stewardship
to provide administrative support to the watershed improvement
review board established in section 466A.3.
Sec. 18. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. There is
appropriated from the environment first fund created in section
8.57A to the department of natural resources for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the
following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
1. STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
a. For regular maintenance and operations of state parks and
staff time associated with these activities:
.................................................. $6,235,000
b. Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, up to
$100,000 shall be allocated for statewide coordination of
volunteer efforts under the water quality and keepers of the
land programs.
2. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
To provide local watershed managers with geographic
information system data for their use in developing,
monitoring, and displaying results of their watershed work:
.................................................. $195,000
3. WATER QUALITY MONITORING
For continuing the establishment and operation of water
-15-quality monitoring stations:
.................................................. $2,955,000
4. PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ACCOUNT
For deposit in the public water supply system account of the
water quality protection fund created in section 455B.183A:
.................................................. $500,000
5. REGULATION OF ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
For the regulation of animal feeding operations, including
as provided for in chapters 459 through 459B:
.................................................. $1,320,000
6. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
For the abatement, control, and prevention of ambient
air pollution in this state, including measures as necessary
to assure attainment and maintenance of ambient air quality
standards from particulate matter:
.................................................. $425,000
7. WATER QUANTITY REGULATION
For regulating water quantity from surface and subsurface
sources by providing for the allocation and use of water
resources, the protection and management of water resources,
and the preclusion of conflicts among users of water resources,
including as provided in chapter 455B, division III, part 4:
.................................................. $495,000
8. GEOLOGICAL AND WATER SURVEY
For continuing the operations of the department’s geological
and water survey including but not limited to providing
analysis, data collection, investigative programs, and
information for water supply development and protection:
.................................................. $200,000
Sec. 19. REVERSION.
1. a. Except as provided in paragraph “b”, and
notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, in this division of this
Act that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the
fiscal year shall not revert but instead shall remain available
-16-to be used for the purposes designated until the close of the
succeeding fiscal year, or until the project for which the
appropriation was made is completed, whichever is earlier.
b. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, in this division of
this Act to the department of agriculture and land stewardship
to provide financial assistance for the establishment of
permanent soil and water conservation practices that remain
unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year
shall not revert but instead shall remain available for
expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to moneys transferred
pursuant to this division to the loess hills development and
conservation fund created in section 161D.2 which shall not
revert as provided in that section.
DIVISION VI
ENVIRONMENT FIRST FUND
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 2017-2018
Sec. 20. WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE — DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP.
1. There is appropriated from the environment first fund
created in section 8.57A to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For deposit in the water quality initiative fund created in
section 466B.45, for purposes of supporting the water quality
initiative administered by the division of soil conservation
and water quality as provided in section 466B.42, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $2,375,000
2. a. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be
used to support projects in subwatersheds as designated by the
-17-division that are part of high-priority watersheds identified
by the water resources coordinating council established
pursuant to section 466B.3.
b. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used to
support projects in watersheds generally, including regional
watersheds, as designated by the division and high-priority
watersheds identified by the water resources coordinating
council established pursuant to section 466B.3.
3. In supporting projects in subwatersheds and watersheds
as provided in subsection 2, all of the following shall apply:
a. The demonstration projects shall utilize water quality
practices as described in the latest revision of the document
entitled “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” initially presented
in November 2012 by the department of agriculture and land
stewardship, the department of natural resources, and Iowa
state university of science and technology.
b. The division shall implement demonstration projects as
provided in paragraph “a” by providing for participation by
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used in
farming. To every extent practical, the division shall provide
for collaborative participation by such persons who hold a
legal interest in agricultural land located within the same
subwatershed.
c. The division shall implement a demonstration project on
a cost-share basis as determined by the division. However,
except for edge-of-field practices, the state’s share of the
amount shall not exceed 50 percent of the estimated cost of
establishing the practice as determined by the division or
50 percent of the actual cost of establishing the practice,
whichever is less.
d. The demonstration projects shall be used to educate other
persons about the feasibility and value of establishing similar
water quality practices. The division shall promote field day
events for purposes of allowing interested persons to establish
water quality practices on their agricultural land.
-18- e. The division shall conduct water quality evaluations
within supported subwatersheds. Within a reasonable period
after accumulating information from such evaluations, the
division shall create an aggregated database of water quality
practices. Any information identifying a person holding a
legal interest in agricultural land or specific agricultural
land shall be a confidential record under section 22.7.
4. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used
to support education and outreach in a manner that encourages
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used for
farming to implement water quality practices, including the
establishment of such practices in watersheds generally, and
not limited to subwatersheds or high-priority watersheds.
5. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used
to contract with persons to coordinate the implementation of
efforts provided in this section.
6. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used by
the department to support urban soil and water conservation
efforts, which may include but are not limited to management
practices related to bioretention, landscaping, the use of
permeable or pervious pavement, and soil quality restoration.
The moneys shall be allocated on a cost-share basis as provided
in chapter 161A.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, the department may use moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 to carry out the provisions of this section on a
cost-share basis in combination with other moneys available to
the department from a state or federal source.
8. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated in
this section may be used to pay for the costs of administering
and implementing the water quality initiative by the
department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as
provided in section 466B.42 and this section.
Sec. 21. REAP — IN LIEU OF GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION.
Notwithstanding the standing appropriation in section 455A.18,
-19-there is appropriated from the environment first fund created
in section 8.57A to the Iowa resources enhancement and
protection fund, in lieu of the appropriation made in section
455A.18, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and
ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, to be allocated as
provided in section 455A.19:
.................................................. $12,000,000
DIVISION VII
ELIMINATION OF WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT REVIEW BOARD
special appropriation for fy 2017-2018
related statutory changes
Sec. 22. MANAGEMENT OF MONEYS IN THE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT
FUND — APPROPRIATION.
1. Notwithstanding section 466A.2, and the repeal of
chapter 466A as provided in this division of this Act, on and
after December 31, 2017, the department of agriculture and land
stewardship shall manage the watershed improvement fund in the
same manner as required in 2016 Acts, chapter 1134, section
35, including by making necessary payments to satisfy any
outstanding obligations incurred by the watershed improvement
review board prior to December 31, 2017.
2. Any unobligated and unencumbered moneys remaining in
the watershed improvement fund on December 31, 2017, are
appropriated to the department for use by the department in
providing for soil and water conservation administration, the
conservation of soil and water resources, or the support of
soil and water conservation districts in the same manner as
provided in the section of this Act appropriating moneys to the
department from the environment first fund created in section
8.57A.
Sec. 23. Section 461.33, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code
2017, is amended to read as follows:
a. Soil conservation and watershed protection, including by
supporting the division of soil conservation and water quality
within the department of agriculture and land stewardship
-20-and soil and water conservation district commissioners. The
department may provide for the installation of conservation
practices and watershed protection improvements as provided in
chapters 161A, 161C, 461A, and 466, and 466A.
Sec. 24. REPEAL. Chapter 466A, Code 2017, is repealed.
Sec. 25. EFFECTIVE DATES.
1. The section of this division of this Act repealing
chapter 466A takes effect January 1, 2018.
2. The remainder of the provisions in this division of this
Act take effect July 1, 2017.
DIVISION VIII
IOWA RESOURCES ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION FUND
SPECIAL USE OF MONEYS FOR FY 2017-2018
Sec. 26. OPEN SPACES ACCOUNT — PARK MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR. Notwithstanding section 455A.19, subsection 1,
paragraph “a”, subparagraph (1), of the moneys allocated to
the open spaces account of the Iowa resources enhancement and
protection fund, $288,000 shall be used by the department of
natural resources for state park maintenance and repair for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending on June 30,
2018.
DIVISION IX
LIVESTOCK HEALTH SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2017-2018
GENERAL FUND — RELATED STATUTORY CHANGES
Sec. 27. FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASES AFFLICTING LIVESTOCK —
APPROPRIATION. There is appropriated from the general fund of
the state to the department of agriculture and land stewardship
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30,
2018, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary,
to be used for the purposes designated:
1. For deposit in the foreign animal disease preparedness
and response fund created in section 163.3B as enacted in this
division of this Act:
.................................................. $100,000
2. In developing a foreign animal disease preparedness and
-21-response strategy as required in section 163.3C as enacted in
this division of this Act, the department shall prepare an
interim report to be submitted to the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources not later
than January 10, 2018. The interim report shall include
preliminary findings and recommendations together with plans
for completing the strategy. The department shall prepare
a final report to be submitted to the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources not later
than January 10, 2019. The report shall include final
findings and recommendations for establishing the strategy,
and may include any proposed notice of intended action for
consideration by the department or proposed legislation for
consideration by the general assembly.
Sec. 28. NEW SECTION. 163.3B Foreign animal disease
preparedness and response fund.
1. A foreign animal disease preparedness and response
fund is created in the state treasury under the control and
management of the department.
2. The fund shall include moneys appropriated by the general
assembly credited to the fund. The fund may include other
moneys available to and obtained or accepted by the department
as provided in section 159.6A, including but not limited to the
federal government, other public sources, or private sources.
3. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the department and
shall be used exclusively to develop, establish, and implement
a foreign animal disease preparedness and response strategy
as described in section 163.3C, and shall not require further
special authorization by the general assembly.
4. a. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, interest or earnings
on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund.
b. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys credited to the fund
that remain unexpended or unobligated at the end of a fiscal
year shall not revert to any other fund.
Sec. 29. NEW SECTION. 163.3C Foreign animal disease
-22-preparedness and response strategy.
1. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise
requires:
a. “Foreign animal disease” means a disease introduced into
this state that negatively affects the health of livestock
and is transmittable between the same or different species of
livestock.
b. “Livestock” means an animal belonging to the bovine,
caprine, equine, ovine, or porcine species, ostriches, rheas,
emus; farm deer as defined in section 170.1; or turkeys,
chickens, or other poultry.
2. The department shall develop and establish a foreign
animal disease preparedness and response strategy for use by
the department in order to prevent, control, or eradicate the
transmission of foreign animal diseases among populations
of livestock. The strategy may be part of the department’s
veterinary emergency preparedness and response services
as provided in section 163.3A. The strategy shall provide
additional expertise and resources to increase biosecurity
efforts that assist in the prevention of a foreign animal
disease outbreak in this state. In developing and establishing
the strategy, the department shall consult with interested
persons including but not limited to the following:
a. The Iowa cattlemen’s association.
b. The Iowa state dairy association.
c. The Iowa pork producers association.
d. The Iowa sheep producers industry association.
e. The Iowa turkey federation.
f. The Iowa poultry association.
g. The college of veterinary medicine at Iowa state
university.
h. The livestock health advisory council created in section
267.2.
3. The department shall implement the foreign animal
disease preparedness and response strategy if necessary
-23-to prevent, control, or eradicate the transmission and
incidence of foreign animal diseases that may threaten or
actually threaten livestock in this state. In implementing
the strategy, the department may utilize emergency response
measures as otherwise required under section 163.3A. The
department may but is not required to consult with interested
persons when implementing the strategy.
DIVISION X
APPROPRIATION AND STATUTORY CHANGES — ELIMINATION
OF LEOPOLD CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Sec. 30. Section 266.39A, Code 2017, is amended to read as
follows:
266.39A Agricultural research.
Iowa state university of science and technology shall
conduct continuing agricultural research to provide information
about environmental and social impacts of agricultural research
on the small or family farm and information about population
trends and impact of the trends on Iowa agriculture, in
addition to research that may include the categories specified
in section 266.39B, subsection 2. The research shall include
an agricultural land tenure study conducted every five years to
determine the ownership of farmland, and to analyze ownership
trends, using the categories of land ownership defined in
chapter 9H. The study shall be conducted on the basis of
regions established by the university. A region shall be
composed of not more than twenty-three contiguous counties.
Sec. 31. Section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph b,
subparagraph (3), subparagraph division (a), Code 2017, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) Thirty-five percent is appropriated annually for
the Leopold center for sustainable agriculture at Iowa state
university of science and technology to the Iowa nutrient
research fund created in section 466B.46.
Sec. 32. Section 466B.46, subsection 2, Code 2017, is
amended by adding the following new paragraph:
-24- NEW PARAGRAPH. 0b. Moneys appropriated from the agriculture
management account of the groundwater protection fund pursuant
to section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph “b”, subparagraph
(3), subparagraph division (a).
Sec. 33. ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES.
1. Until July 1, 2017, the Leopold center for sustainable
agriculture established in section 266.39 shall not initiate
any new activity that otherwise could be conducted under
section 266.39 or 266.39B, including but not limited to
research grants and projects. The Leopold center for
sustainable agriculture shall not incur any obligation or
expense unless approved by the college of agriculture and life
sciences at Iowa state university of science and technology.
The Leopold center for sustainable agriculture shall cancel
any existing grant or project that is not in the process of
being immediately completed. However, the Leopold center
for sustainable agriculture shall not cancel a grant or
project that would result in a default of a legal or equitable
obligation, including breach of contract.
2. On and after July 1, 2017, the college of agriculture
and life sciences at Iowa state university of science and
technology shall administer any ongoing activity that the
Leopold center for sustainable agriculture had administered
under section 266.39 or 266.39B prior to that date. The
college may expend moneys appropriated from the Iowa nutrient
research fund created in section 466B.46 in order to pay for
any necessary expenses associated with the Leopold center
for sustainable agriculture and for completing any ongoing
activity. The college shall cancel any existing grant
or project that is not in the process of being completed.
However, the college shall not cancel a grant or project that
would result in a default of a legal or equitable obligation,
including breach of contract. The college shall submit a
report to the general assembly by January 10, 2018, which
shall include a summary of the ongoing activities and expenses
-25-described in this section and the expected completion date of
those activities and expenses.
Sec. 34. REPEAL. Sections 266.39 and 266.39B, Code 2017,
are repealed.
Sec. 35. EFFECTIVE DATES.
1. The section of this division of this Act providing for
ongoing activities and expenses, being deemed of immediate
importance, takes effect upon enactment.
2. The remaining sections of this division of this Act,
including the section of this division of this Act repealing
sections 266.39 and 266.39B take effect on July 1, 2017.
DIVISION XI
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
GENERAL APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2018-2019
Sec. 36. GENERAL FUND — DEPARTMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the department, including its
divisions, for administration, regulation, and programs; for
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes; and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
.................................................. $8,820,288
............................................... FTEs372.00
2. Of the amount appropriated in subsection 1, the following
amount is transferred to Iowa state university of science and
technology, to be used for the university’s midwest grape and
wine industry institute:
.................................................. $144,000
3. The department shall submit a report each quarter of the
fiscal year to the legislative services agency, the department
of management, the members of the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources, and the
-26-chairpersons and ranking members of the senate and house
committees on appropriations. The report shall describe in
detail the expenditure of moneys appropriated in this section
to support the department’s administration, regulation, and
programs.
DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONs
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Sec. 37. UNCLAIMED PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING WINNINGS —
HORSE AND DOG RACING. There is appropriated from the moneys
available under section 99D.13 to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For purposes of supporting the department’s administration
and enforcement of horse and dog racing law pursuant to section
99D.22, including for salaries, support, maintenance, and
miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $147,758
Sec. 38. RENEWABLE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND — MOTOR FUEL
INSPECTION.
1. There is appropriated from the renewable fuel
infrastructure fund created in section 159A.16 to the
department of agriculture and land stewardship for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the
following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of the inspection of motor fuel, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $250,000
2. The department shall establish and administer programs
for the auditing of motor fuel including biofuel processing
and production plants, for screening and testing motor fuel,
including renewable fuel, and for the inspection of motor fuel
sold by dealers including retail dealers who sell and dispense
-27-motor fuel from motor fuel pumps.
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sec. 39. DAIRY REGULATION.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of performing functions pursuant to section
192.109, including conducting a survey of grade “A” milk and
certifying the results to the secretary of agriculture:
.................................................. $94,598
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 40. LOCAL FOOD AND FARM PROGRAM.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the local food and farm program
pursuant to chapter 267A:
.................................................. $37,500
2. The department shall enter into a cost-sharing agreement
with Iowa state university of science and technology to support
the local food and farm program coordinator position as part of
the university’s cooperative extension service in agriculture
and home economics pursuant to chapter 267A.
3. 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
-28-available to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 41. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of allocating moneys to an Iowa association
affiliated with a national organization which promotes
agricultural education providing for future farmers:
.................................................. $12,500
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 42. FARMERS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting a program for farmers with
disabilities:
.................................................. $65,000
2. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used for
the public purpose of providing a grant to a national nonprofit
organization with over 80 years of experience in assisting
children and adults with disabilities and special needs. The
moneys shall be used to support a nationally recognized program
that began in 1986 and has been replicated in at least 30 other
states, but which is not available through any other entity
in this state, and that provides assistance to farmers with
disabilities in all 99 counties to allow the farmers to remain
-29-in their own homes and be gainfully engaged in farming through
provision of agricultural worksite and home modification
consultations, peer support services, services to families,
information and referral, and equipment loan services.
3. 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.
DIVISION XII
GENERAL FUND
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR fy 2018-2019
Sec. 43. WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE — GENERAL.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For deposit in the water quality initiative fund created in
section 466B.45, for purposes of supporting the water quality
initiative administered by the division of soil conservation
and water quality as provided in section 466B.42, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $1,500,000
2. a. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be
used to support projects in subwatersheds as designated by the
division that are part of high-priority watersheds identified
by the water resources coordinating council established
pursuant to section 466B.3.
b. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used to
support projects in watersheds generally, including regional
watersheds, as designated by the division and high-priority
watersheds identified by the water resources coordinating
-30-council established pursuant to section 466B.3.
3. In supporting projects in subwatersheds and watersheds
as provided in subsection 2, all of the following shall apply:
a. The demonstration projects shall utilize water quality
practices as described in the latest revision of the document
entitled “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” initially presented
in November 2012 by the department of agriculture and land
stewardship, the department of natural resources, and Iowa
state university of science and technology.
b. The division shall implement demonstration projects as
provided in paragraph “a” by providing for participation by
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used in
farming. To every extent practical, the division shall provide
for collaborative participation by such persons who hold a
legal interest in agricultural land located within the same
subwatershed.
c. The division shall implement a demonstration project on
a cost-share basis as determined by the division. However,
except for edge-of-field practices, the state’s share of the
amount shall not exceed 50 percent of the estimated cost of
establishing the practice as determined by the division or
50 percent of the actual cost of establishing the practice,
whichever is less.
d. The demonstration projects shall be used to educate other
persons about the feasibility and value of establishing similar
water quality practices. The division shall promote field day
events for purposes of allowing interested persons to establish
water quality practices on their agricultural land.
e. The division shall conduct water quality evaluations
within supported subwatersheds. Within a reasonable period
after accumulating information from such evaluations, the
division shall create an aggregated database of water quality
practices. Any information identifying a person holding a
legal interest in agricultural land or specific agricultural
land shall be a confidential record under section 22.7.
-31- 4. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used
to support education and outreach in a manner that encourages
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used for
farming to implement water quality practices, including the
establishment of such practices in watersheds generally, and
not limited to subwatersheds or high-priority watersheds.
5. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used
to contract with persons to coordinate the implementation of
efforts provided in this section.
6. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used by
the department to support urban soil and water conservation
efforts, which may include but are not limited to management
practices related to bioretention, landscaping, the use of
permeable or pervious pavement, and soil quality restoration.
The moneys shall be allocated on a cost-share basis as provided
in chapter 161A.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, the department may use moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 to carry out the provisions of this section on a
cost-share basis in combination with other moneys available to
the department from a state or federal source.
8. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated in
this section may be used to pay for the costs of administering
and implementing the water quality initiative by the
department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as
provided in section 466B.42 and this section.
DIVISION XIII
department of natural resources
general appropriations for fy 2018-2019
Sec. 44. GENERAL FUND — DEPARTMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
-32- For purposes of supporting the department, including its
divisions, for administration, regulation, and programs; for
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes; and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
.................................................. $5,649,905.50
............................................... FTEs1,145.95
2. Of the number of full-time equivalent positions
authorized to the department pursuant to subsection 1, 50
full-time equivalent positions shall be allocated by the
department for seasonal employees for purposes of providing
maintenance, upkeep, and sanitary services at state parks.
This subsection shall not impact park ranger or park manager
positions within the department.
3. The department shall submit a report each quarter of the
fiscal year to the legislative services agency, the department
of management, the members of the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources, and the
chairpersons and ranking members of the senate and house
committees on appropriations. The report shall describe in
detail the expenditure of moneys appropriated under this
section to support the department’s administration, regulation,
and programs.
Sec. 45. STATE FISH AND GAME PROTECTION FUND — REGULATION
AND ADVANCEMENT OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
1. There is appropriated from the state fish and game
protection fund to the department of natural resources for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the regulation or advancement of
hunting, fishing, or trapping, or the protection, propagation,
restoration, management, or harvest of fish or wildlife,
including for administration, regulation, law enforcement, and
programs; and for salaries, support, maintenance, equipment,
and miscellaneous purposes:
-33-.................................................. $21,573,996.50
2. Notwithstanding section 455A.10, the department may use
the unappropriated balance remaining in the state fish and game
protection fund to provide for the funding of health and life
insurance premium payments from unused sick leave balances of
conservation peace officers employed in a protection occupation
who retire, pursuant to section 97B.49B.
3. Notwithstanding section 455A.10, the department of
natural resources may use the unappropriated balance remaining
in the state fish and game protection fund for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, as is
necessary to fund salary adjustments for departmental employees
for which the general assembly has made an operating budget
appropriation in subsection 1.
Sec. 46. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION FUND — WATER
QUALITY. There is appropriated from the groundwater protection
fund created in section 455E.11 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018,
and ending June 30, 2019, from those moneys which are not
allocated pursuant to that section, the following amount, or
so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For purposes of supporting the department’s protection
of the state’s groundwater, including for administration,
regulation, and programs, and for salaries, support,
maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $1,727,916
DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Sec. 47. SPECIAL SNOWMOBILE FUND — SNOWMOBILE
PROGRAM. There is appropriated from the special snowmobile
fund created under section 321G.7 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and
ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so much thereof
as is necessary, to be used for the purpose designated:
-34- For purposes of administering and enforcing the state
snowmobile programs:
.................................................. $50,000
Sec. 48. UNASSIGNED REVENUE FUND — UNDERGROUND STORAGE
TANKS SECTION EXPENSES. There is appropriated from the
unassigned revenue fund administered by the Iowa comprehensive
petroleum underground storage tank fund board established
pursuant to section 455G.4 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and
ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so much thereof
as is necessary, to be used for the purpose designated:
For purposes of paying for administration expenses of the
department’s underground storage tanks section:
.................................................. $100,000
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sec. 49. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND DAM SAFETY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purpose designated:
For purposes of supporting floodplain management and dam
safety:
.................................................. $942,500
2. Of the amount appropriated in subsection 1, up to
$200,000 may be used by the department to acquire or install
stream gages for purposes of tracking and predicting flood
events and for compiling necessary data to improve flood
frequency analysis.
3. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 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.
-35- Sec. 50. FORESTRY HEALTH MANAGEMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
For purposes of providing for forestry health management
programs:
.................................................. $250,000
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
DIVISION XIV
iowa state university
SPECIAL GENERAL FUND appropriationS for fy 2018-2019
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Sec. 51. VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to Iowa state university of science and technology for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the college of veterinary
medicine for the operation of the veterinary diagnostic
laboratory and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
.................................................. $2,000,000
............................................... FTEs51.00
2. a. Iowa state university of science and technology
shall not reduce the amount that it allocates to support the
college of veterinary medicine from any other source due to the
appropriation made in this section.
b. Paragraph “a” does not apply to a reduction made to
-36-support the college of veterinary medicine, if the same
percentage of reduction imposed on the college of veterinary
medicine is also imposed on all of Iowa state university of
science and technology’s budget units.
3. If by June 30, 2019, Iowa state university of science and
technology fails to allocate the moneys appropriated in this
section to the college of veterinary medicine in accordance
with this section, the moneys appropriated in this section for
that fiscal year shall revert to the general fund of the state.
DIVISION XV
environment first fund
general appropriations for fy 2018-2019
Sec. 52. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND
STEWARDSHIP. There is appropriated from the environment first
fund created in section 8.57A to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amounts, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
1. CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP)
a. For the conservation reserve enhancement program to
restore and construct wetlands for the purposes of intercepting
tile line runoff, reducing nutrient loss, improving water
quality, and enhancing agricultural production practices:
.................................................. $500,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
c. Notwithstanding any other provision in law, the
department may use moneys appropriated in this subsection,
in combination with other appropriate environment first
fund appropriations, for cost sharing to match United States
department of agriculture, natural resources conservation
service, wetlands reserve enhancement program (WREP) funding
available to Iowa.
-37- 2. WATERSHED PROTECTION
a. For continuation of a program that provides
multiobjective resource protections for flood control, water
quality, erosion control, and natural resource conservation:
.................................................. $450,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
3. FARM MANAGEMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
a. For continuation of a statewide voluntary farm
management demonstration program to demonstrate the
effectiveness and adaptability of emerging practices in
agronomy that protect water resources and provide other
environmental benefits:
.................................................. $187,500
b. The amount appropriated in paragraph “a” shall be
allocated to an organization representing soybean growers to
provide for an agriculture and environment performance program.
4. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION — ADMINISTRATION
a. For use by the department for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices:
.................................................. $1,900,000
b. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a”, $75,000
is allocated to support field staff providing technical
assistance.
5. CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP)
a. To encourage and assist farmers in enrolling in and the
implementation of the federal conservation reserve program and
to work with them to enhance their revegetation efforts to
improve water quality and habitat:
.................................................. $450,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
6. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
-38- a. For use by the department in providing for soil and water
conservation:
.................................................. $4,162,500
b. (1) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, for
transfer to the loess hills development and conservation fund
created in section 161D.2:
.................................................. $245,000
(2) (a) Of the amount transferred to the loess hills
development and conservation fund in subparagraph (1), $225,000
shall be allocated to the fund’s hungry canyons account.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the moneys allocated to
the fund’s hungry canyons account as provided in subparagraph
division (a) may be used for administrative costs.
(3) (a) Of the amount transferred to the loess hills
development and conservation fund in subparagraph (1), $20,000
shall be allocated to the fund’s loess hills alliance account.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the moneys allocated to the
fund’s loess hills alliance account as provided in subparagraph
division (a) may be used for administrative costs.
c. Of the remaining amount appropriated in paragraph “a”,
for use by the department in providing for soil and water
conservation administration, the conservation of soil and
water resources, or the support of soil and water conservation
districts:
.................................................. $3,917,500
d. Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “c” that the
department allocates to a soil and water conservation district,
the first $7,500 may be expended by the district for the
purpose of providing financial incentives under section 161A.73
to establish management practices for the control of soil
erosion on land that is row-cropped, including but not limited
to nontill planting, ridge-till planting, and contouring
strip-cropping. Of any remaining amount of that appropriation
allocated by the department to a district, 30 percent may be
expended by the district for that same purpose.
-39- e. Not more than 5 percent of the moneys appropriated in
paragraph “c” may be allocated for cost sharing to address
complaints filed under section 161A.47.
f. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “c”, 5 percent
shall be allocated for financial incentives to establish
practices to protect watersheds above publicly owned lakes of
the state from soil erosion and sediment as provided in section
161A.73.
g. The state soil conservation committee established by
section 161A.4 may allocate moneys appropriated in paragraph
“c” to conduct research and demonstration projects to promote
conservation tillage and nonpoint source pollution control
practices.
h. The allocation of moneys as financial incentives as
provided in section 161A.73 may be used in combination with
moneys allocated by the department of natural resources.
i. Not more than 15 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “c” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
Sec. 53. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. There is
appropriated from the environment first fund created in section
8.57A to the department of natural resources for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the
following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
1. STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
a. For regular maintenance and operations of state parks and
staff time associated with these activities:
.................................................. $3,117,500
b. Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, up to
$50,000 shall be allocated for statewide coordination of
volunteer efforts under the water quality and keepers of the
land programs.
2. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
To provide local watershed managers with geographic
-40-information system data for their use in developing,
monitoring, and displaying results of their watershed work:
.................................................. $97,500
3. WATER QUALITY MONITORING
For continuing the establishment and operation of water
quality monitoring stations:
.................................................. $1,477,500
4. PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ACCOUNT
For deposit in the public water supply system account of the
water quality protection fund created in section 455B.183A:
.................................................. $250,000
5. REGULATION OF ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
For the regulation of animal feeding operations, including
as provided for in chapters 459 through 459B:
.................................................. $660,000
6. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
For the abatement, control, and prevention of ambient
air pollution in this state, including measures as necessary
to assure attainment and maintenance of ambient air quality
standards from particulate matter:
.................................................. $212,500
7. WATER QUANTITY REGULATION
For regulating water quantity from surface and subsurface
sources by providing for the allocation and use of water
resources, the protection and management of water resources,
and the preclusion of conflicts among users of water resources,
including as provided in chapter 455B, division III, part 4:
.................................................. $247,500
8. GEOLOGICAL AND WATER SURVEY
For continuing the operations of the department’s geological
and water survey including but not limited to providing
analysis, data collection, investigative programs, and
information for water supply development and protection:
.................................................. $100,000
Sec. 54. REVERSION.
-41- 1. a. Except as provided in paragraph “b”, and
notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, in this division of this
Act that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the
fiscal year shall not revert but instead shall remain available
to be used for the purposes designated until the close of the
succeeding fiscal year, or until the project for which the
appropriation was made is completed, whichever is earlier.
b. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, in this division of
this Act to the department of agriculture and land stewardship
to provide financial assistance for the establishment of
permanent soil and water conservation practices that remain
unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year
shall not revert but instead shall remain available for
expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021.
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to moneys transferred
pursuant to this division to the loess hills development and
conservation fund created in section 161D.2 which shall not
revert as provided in that section.
DIVISION XVI
ENVIRONMENT FIRST FUND
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2018-2019
Sec. 55. WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE — DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP.
1. There is appropriated from the environment first fund
created in section 8.57A to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For deposit in the water quality initiative fund created in
section 466B.45, for purposes of supporting the water quality
initiative administered by the division of soil conservation
-42-and water quality as provided in section 466B.42, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $1,187,500
2. a. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be
used to support projects in subwatersheds as designated by the
division that are part of high-priority watersheds identified
by the water resources coordinating council established
pursuant to section 466B.3.
b. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used to
support projects in watersheds generally, including regional
watersheds, as designated by the division and high-priority
watersheds identified by the water resources coordinating
council established pursuant to section 466B.3.
3. In supporting projects in subwatersheds and watersheds
as provided in subsection 2, all of the following shall apply:
a. The demonstration projects shall utilize water quality
practices as described in the latest revision of the document
entitled “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” initially presented
in November 2012 by the department of agriculture and land
stewardship, the department of natural resources, and Iowa
state university of science and technology.
b. The division shall implement demonstration projects as
provided in paragraph “a” by providing for participation by
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used in
farming. To every extent practical, the division shall provide
for collaborative participation by such persons who hold a
legal interest in agricultural land located within the same
subwatershed.
c. The division shall implement a demonstration project on
a cost-share basis as determined by the division. However,
except for edge-of-field practices, the state’s share of the
amount shall not exceed 50 percent of the estimated cost of
establishing the practice as determined by the division or
50 percent of the actual cost of establishing the practice,
whichever is less.
-43- d. The demonstration projects shall be used to educate other
persons about the feasibility and value of establishing similar
water quality practices. The division shall promote field day
events for purposes of allowing interested persons to establish
water quality practices on their agricultural land.
e. The division shall conduct water quality evaluations
within supported subwatersheds. Within a reasonable period
after accumulating information from such evaluations, the
division shall create an aggregated database of water quality
practices. Any information identifying a person holding a
legal interest in agricultural land or specific agricultural
land shall be a confidential record under section 22.7.
4. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used
to support education and outreach in a manner that encourages
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used for
farming to implement water quality practices, including the
establishment of such practices in watersheds generally, and
not limited to subwatersheds or high-priority watersheds.
5. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used
to contract with persons to coordinate the implementation of
efforts provided in this section.
6. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used by
the department to support urban soil and water conservation
efforts, which may include but are not limited to management
practices related to bioretention, landscaping, the use of
permeable or pervious pavement, and soil quality restoration.
The moneys shall be allocated on a cost-share basis as provided
in chapter 161A.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, the department may use moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 to carry out the provisions of this section on a
cost-share basis in combination with other moneys available to
the department from a state or federal source.
8. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated in
this section may be used to pay for the costs of administering
-44-and implementing the water quality initiative by the
department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as
provided in section 466B.42 and this section.
______________________________
JACK WHITVERPresident of the Senate______________________________
LINDA UPMEYERSpeaker of the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 510, Eighty-seventh General Assembly.______________________________
W. CHARLES SMITHSONSecretary of the SenateApproved _______________, 2017______________________________
TERRY E. BRANSTADGovernorda/rn/jh
statutory changes involving state government entities
involved with agriculture, natural resources, and
environmental protection, and including effective date
provisions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
DIVISION I
department of agriculture and land stewardship
general appropriation for fy 2017-2018
Section 1. GENERAL FUND — DEPARTMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the department, including its
divisions, for administration, regulation, and programs; for
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes; and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
.................................................. $17,640,576
............................................... FTEs372.00
2. Of the amount appropriated in subsection 1, the following
amount is transferred to Iowa state university of science and
technology, to be used for the university’s midwest grape and
wine industry institute:
.................................................. $288,000
3. The department shall submit a report each quarter of the
fiscal year to the legislative services agency, the department
of management, the members of the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources, and the
chairpersons and ranking members of the senate and house
committees on appropriations. The report shall describe in
detail the expenditure of moneys appropriated in this section
to support the department’s administration, regulation, and
programs.
DESIGNATED Appropriations
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Sec. 2. UNCLAIMED PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING WINNINGS —
HORSE AND DOG RACING. There is appropriated from the moneys
available under section 99D.13 to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
-1-2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For purposes of supporting the department’s administration
and enforcement of horse and dog racing law pursuant to section
99D.22, including for salaries, support, maintenance, and
miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $295,516
Sec. 3. RENEWABLE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND — MOTOR FUEL
INSPECTION.
1. There is appropriated from the renewable fuel
infrastructure fund created in section 159A.16 to the
department of agriculture and land stewardship for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the
following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of the inspection of motor fuel, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $500,000
2. The department shall establish and administer programs
for the auditing of motor fuel including biofuel processing
and production plants, for screening and testing motor fuel,
including renewable fuel, and for the inspection of motor fuel
sold by dealers including retail dealers who sell and dispense
motor fuel from motor fuel pumps.
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sec. 4. DAIRY REGULATION.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of performing functions pursuant to section
192.109, including conducting a survey of grade “A” milk and
-2-certifying the results to the secretary of agriculture:
.................................................. $189,196
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 5. LOCAL FOOD AND FARM PROGRAM.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the local food and farm program
pursuant to chapter 267A:
.................................................. $75,000
2. The department shall enter into a cost-sharing agreement
with Iowa state university of science and technology to support
the local food and farm program coordinator position as part of
the university’s cooperative extension service in agriculture
and home economics pursuant to chapter 267A.
3. 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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 6. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of allocating moneys to an Iowa association
affiliated with a national organization which promotes
agricultural education providing for future farmers:
-3-.................................................. $25,000
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 7. FARMERS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting a program for farmers with
disabilities:
.................................................. $130,000
2. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used for
the public purpose of providing a grant to a national nonprofit
organization with over 80 years of experience in assisting
children and adults with disabilities and special needs. The
moneys shall be used to support a nationally recognized program
that began in 1986 and has been replicated in at least 30 other
states, but which is not available through any other entity
in this state, and that provides assistance to farmers with
disabilities in all 99 counties to allow the farmers to remain
in their own homes and be gainfully engaged in farming through
provision of agricultural worksite and home modification
consultations, peer support services, services to families,
information and referral, and equipment loan services.
3. 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.
DIVISION II
GENERAL FUND
-4-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR fy 2017-2018
Sec. 8. WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE — GENERAL.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For deposit in the water quality initiative fund created in
section 466B.45, for purposes of supporting the water quality
initiative administered by the division of soil conservation
and water quality as provided in section 466B.42, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $3,000,000
2. a. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be
used to support projects in subwatersheds as designated by the
division that are part of high-priority watersheds identified
by the water resources coordinating council established
pursuant to section 466B.3.
b. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used to
support projects in watersheds generally, including regional
watersheds, as designated by the division and high-priority
watersheds identified by the water resources coordinating
council established pursuant to section 466B.3.
3. In supporting projects in subwatersheds and watersheds
as provided in subsection 2, all of the following shall apply:
a. The demonstration projects shall utilize water quality
practices as described in the latest revision of the document
entitled “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” initially presented
in November 2012 by the department of agriculture and land
stewardship, the department of natural resources, and Iowa
state university of science and technology.
b. The division shall implement demonstration projects as
provided in paragraph “a” by providing for participation by
-5-persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used in
farming. To every extent practical, the division shall provide
for collaborative participation by such persons who hold a
legal interest in agricultural land located within the same
subwatershed.
c. The division shall implement a demonstration project on
a cost-share basis as determined by the division. However,
except for edge-of-field practices, the state’s share of the
amount shall not exceed 50 percent of the estimated cost of
establishing the practice as determined by the division or
50 percent of the actual cost of establishing the practice,
whichever is less.
d. The demonstration projects shall be used to educate other
persons about the feasibility and value of establishing similar
water quality practices. The division shall promote field day
events for purposes of allowing interested persons to establish
water quality practices on their agricultural land.
e. The division shall conduct water quality evaluations
within supported subwatersheds. Within a reasonable period
after accumulating information from such evaluations, the
division shall create an aggregated database of water quality
practices. Any information identifying a person holding a
legal interest in agricultural land or specific agricultural
land shall be a confidential record under section 22.7.
4. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used
to support education and outreach in a manner that encourages
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used for
farming to implement water quality practices, including the
establishment of such practices in watersheds generally, and
not limited to subwatersheds or high-priority watersheds.
5. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used
to contract with persons to coordinate the implementation of
efforts provided in this section.
6. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used by
the department to support urban soil and water conservation
-6-efforts, which may include but are not limited to management
practices related to bioretention, landscaping, the use of
permeable or pervious pavement, and soil quality restoration.
The moneys shall be allocated on a cost-share basis as provided
in chapter 161A.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, the department may use moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 to carry out the provisions of this section on a
cost-share basis in combination with other moneys available to
the department from a state or federal source.
8. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated in
this section may be used to pay for the costs of administering
and implementing the water quality initiative by the
department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as
provided in section 466B.42 and this section.
DIVISION III
department of natural resources
general appropriations for fy 2017-2018
Sec. 9. GENERAL FUND — DEPARTMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the department, including its
divisions, for administration, regulation, and programs; for
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes; and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
.................................................. $11,299,811
............................................... FTEs1,145.95
2. Of the number of full-time equivalent positions
authorized to the department pursuant to subsection 1, 50
full-time equivalent positions shall be allocated by the
department for seasonal employees for purposes of providing
maintenance, upkeep, and sanitary services at state parks.
-7-This subsection shall not impact park ranger or park manager
positions within the department.
3. The department shall submit a report each quarter of the
fiscal year to the legislative services agency, the department
of management, the members of the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources, and the
chairpersons and ranking members of the senate and house
committees on appropriations. The report shall describe in
detail the expenditure of moneys appropriated under this
section to support the department’s administration, regulation,
and programs.
Sec. 10. STATE FISH AND GAME PROTECTION FUND — REGULATION
AND ADVANCEMENT OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
1. There is appropriated from the state fish and game
protection fund to the department of natural resources for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the regulation or advancement of
hunting, fishing, or trapping, or the protection, propagation,
restoration, management, or harvest of fish or wildlife,
including for administration, regulation, law enforcement, and
programs; and for salaries, support, maintenance, equipment,
and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $43,147,993
2. Notwithstanding section 455A.10, the department may use
the unappropriated balance remaining in the state fish and game
protection fund to provide for the funding of health and life
insurance premium payments from unused sick leave balances of
conservation peace officers employed in a protection occupation
who retire, pursuant to section 97B.49B.
3. Notwithstanding section 455A.10, the department of
natural resources may use the unappropriated balance remaining
in the state fish and game protection fund for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, as is
-8-necessary to fund salary adjustments for departmental employees
for which the general assembly has made an operating budget
appropriation in subsection 1.
Sec. 11. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION FUND — WATER
QUALITY. There is appropriated from the groundwater protection
fund created in section 455E.11 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017,
and ending June 30, 2018, from those moneys which are not
allocated pursuant to that section, the following amount, or
so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For purposes of supporting the department’s protection
of the state’s groundwater, including for administration,
regulation, and programs, and for salaries, support,
maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $3,455,832
DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Sec. 12. SPECIAL SNOWMOBILE FUND — SNOWMOBILE
PROGRAM. There is appropriated from the special snowmobile
fund created under section 321G.7 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and
ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so much thereof
as is necessary, to be used for the purpose designated:
For purposes of administering and enforcing the state
snowmobile programs:
.................................................. $100,000
Sec. 13. UNASSIGNED REVENUE FUND — UNDERGROUND STORAGE
TANKS SECTION EXPENSES. There is appropriated from the
unassigned revenue fund administered by the Iowa comprehensive
petroleum underground storage tank fund board established
pursuant to section 455G.4 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and
ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so much thereof
as is necessary, to be used for the purpose designated:
-9- For purposes of paying for administration expenses of the
department’s underground storage tanks section:
.................................................. $200,000
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sec. 14. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND DAM SAFETY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purpose designated:
For purposes of supporting floodplain management and dam
safety:
.................................................. $1,885,000
2. Of the amount appropriated in subsection 1, up to
$400,000 may be used by the department to acquire or install
stream gages for purposes of tracking and predicting flood
events and for compiling necessary data to improve flood
frequency analysis.
3. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 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. 15. FORESTRY HEALTH MANAGEMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
For purposes of providing for forestry health management
programs:
.................................................. $500,000
2. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
this section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the
-10-close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain
available to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
DIVISION IV
iowa state university
SPECIAL GENERAL FUND appropriationS for fy 2017-2018
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Sec. 16. VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to Iowa state university of science and technology for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the college of veterinary
medicine for the operation of the veterinary diagnostic
laboratory and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
.................................................. $4,000,000
............................................... FTEs51.00
2. a. Iowa state university of science and technology
shall not reduce the amount that it allocates to support the
college of veterinary medicine from any other source due to the
appropriation made in this section.
b. Paragraph “a” does not apply to a reduction made to
support the college of veterinary medicine, if the same
percentage of reduction imposed on the college of veterinary
medicine is also imposed on all of Iowa state university of
science and technology’s budget units.
3. If by June 30, 2018, Iowa state university of science and
technology fails to allocate the moneys appropriated in this
section to the college of veterinary medicine in accordance
with this section, the moneys appropriated in this section for
that fiscal year shall revert to the general fund of the state.
DIVISION V
environment first fund
-11-general appropriations for fy 2017-2018
Sec. 17. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND
STEWARDSHIP. There is appropriated from the environment first
fund created in section 8.57A to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amounts, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
1. CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP)
a. For the conservation reserve enhancement program to
restore and construct wetlands for the purposes of intercepting
tile line runoff, reducing nutrient loss, improving water
quality, and enhancing agricultural production practices:
.................................................. $1,000,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
c. Notwithstanding any other provision in law, the
department may use moneys appropriated in this subsection,
in combination with other appropriate environment first
fund appropriations, for cost sharing to match United States
department of agriculture, natural resources conservation
service, wetlands reserve enhancement program (WREP) funding
available to Iowa.
2. WATERSHED PROTECTION
a. For continuation of a program that provides
multiobjective resource protections for flood control, water
quality, erosion control, and natural resource conservation:
.................................................. $900,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
3. FARM MANAGEMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
a. For continuation of a statewide voluntary farm
management demonstration program to demonstrate the
-12-effectiveness and adaptability of emerging practices in
agronomy that protect water resources and provide other
environmental benefits:
.................................................. $375,000
b. The amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, shall be
allocated to an organization representing soybean growers to
provide for an agriculture and environment performance program.
4. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION — ADMINISTRATION
a. For use by the department for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices:
.................................................. $3,800,000
b. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a”, $150,000
is allocated to support field staff providing technical
assistance.
5. CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP)
a. To encourage and assist farmers in enrolling in and the
implementation of the federal conservation reserve program and
to work with them to enhance their revegetation efforts to
improve water quality and habitat:
.................................................. $900,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
6. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
a. For use by the department in providing for soil and water
conservation:
.................................................. $8,325,000
b. (1) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, for
transfer to the loess hills development and conservation fund
created in section 161D.2:
.................................................. $490,000
(2) (a) Of the amount transferred to the loess hills
development and conservation fund in subparagraph (1), $450,000
shall be allocated to the fund’s hungry canyons account.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the moneys allocated to
-13-the fund’s hungry canyons account as provided in subparagraph
division (a) may be used for administrative costs.
(3) (a) Of the amount transferred to the loess hills
development and conservation fund in subparagraph (1), $40,000
shall be allocated to the fund’s loess hills alliance account.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the moneys allocated to the
fund’s loess hills alliance account as provided in subparagraph
division (a) may be used for administrative costs.
c. Of the remaining amount appropriated in paragraph “a”,
for use by the department in providing for soil and water
conservation administration, the conservation of soil and
water resources, or the support of soil and water conservation
districts:
.................................................. $7,835,000
d. Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “c” that the
department allocates to a soil and water conservation district,
the first $15,000 may be expended by the district for the
purpose of providing financial incentives under section 161A.73
to establish management practices for the control of soil
erosion on land that is row-cropped, including but not limited
to nontill planting, ridge-till planting, and contouring
strip-cropping. Of any remaining amount of that appropriation
allocated by the department to a district, 30 percent may be
expended by the district for that same purpose.
e. Not more than 5 percent of the moneys appropriated in
paragraph “c” may be allocated for cost sharing to address
complaints filed under section 161A.47.
f. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “c”, 5 percent
shall be allocated for financial incentives to establish
practices to protect watersheds above publicly owned lakes of
the state from soil erosion and sediment as provided in section
161A.73.
g. The state soil conservation committee established by
section 161A.4 may allocate moneys appropriated in paragraph
“c” to conduct research and demonstration projects to promote
-14-conservation tillage and nonpoint source pollution control
practices.
h. The allocation of moneys as financial incentives as
provided in section 161A.73 may be used in combination with
moneys allocated by the department of natural resources.
i. Not more than 15 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “c” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
j. In lieu of moneys appropriated in section 466A.5, not
more than $25,000 of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “c”
shall be used by the division of soil conservation and water
quality of the department of agriculture and land stewardship
to provide administrative support to the watershed improvement
review board established in section 466A.3.
Sec. 18. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. There is
appropriated from the environment first fund created in section
8.57A to the department of natural resources for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the
following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
1. STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
a. For regular maintenance and operations of state parks and
staff time associated with these activities:
.................................................. $6,235,000
b. Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, up to
$100,000 shall be allocated for statewide coordination of
volunteer efforts under the water quality and keepers of the
land programs.
2. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
To provide local watershed managers with geographic
information system data for their use in developing,
monitoring, and displaying results of their watershed work:
.................................................. $195,000
3. WATER QUALITY MONITORING
For continuing the establishment and operation of water
-15-quality monitoring stations:
.................................................. $2,955,000
4. PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ACCOUNT
For deposit in the public water supply system account of the
water quality protection fund created in section 455B.183A:
.................................................. $500,000
5. REGULATION OF ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
For the regulation of animal feeding operations, including
as provided for in chapters 459 through 459B:
.................................................. $1,320,000
6. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
For the abatement, control, and prevention of ambient
air pollution in this state, including measures as necessary
to assure attainment and maintenance of ambient air quality
standards from particulate matter:
.................................................. $425,000
7. WATER QUANTITY REGULATION
For regulating water quantity from surface and subsurface
sources by providing for the allocation and use of water
resources, the protection and management of water resources,
and the preclusion of conflicts among users of water resources,
including as provided in chapter 455B, division III, part 4:
.................................................. $495,000
8. GEOLOGICAL AND WATER SURVEY
For continuing the operations of the department’s geological
and water survey including but not limited to providing
analysis, data collection, investigative programs, and
information for water supply development and protection:
.................................................. $200,000
Sec. 19. REVERSION.
1. a. Except as provided in paragraph “b”, and
notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, in this division of this
Act that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the
fiscal year shall not revert but instead shall remain available
-16-to be used for the purposes designated until the close of the
succeeding fiscal year, or until the project for which the
appropriation was made is completed, whichever is earlier.
b. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, in this division of
this Act to the department of agriculture and land stewardship
to provide financial assistance for the establishment of
permanent soil and water conservation practices that remain
unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year
shall not revert but instead shall remain available for
expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020.
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to moneys transferred
pursuant to this division to the loess hills development and
conservation fund created in section 161D.2 which shall not
revert as provided in that section.
DIVISION VI
ENVIRONMENT FIRST FUND
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY 2017-2018
Sec. 20. WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE — DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP.
1. There is appropriated from the environment first fund
created in section 8.57A to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For deposit in the water quality initiative fund created in
section 466B.45, for purposes of supporting the water quality
initiative administered by the division of soil conservation
and water quality as provided in section 466B.42, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $2,375,000
2. a. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be
used to support projects in subwatersheds as designated by the
-17-division that are part of high-priority watersheds identified
by the water resources coordinating council established
pursuant to section 466B.3.
b. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used to
support projects in watersheds generally, including regional
watersheds, as designated by the division and high-priority
watersheds identified by the water resources coordinating
council established pursuant to section 466B.3.
3. In supporting projects in subwatersheds and watersheds
as provided in subsection 2, all of the following shall apply:
a. The demonstration projects shall utilize water quality
practices as described in the latest revision of the document
entitled “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” initially presented
in November 2012 by the department of agriculture and land
stewardship, the department of natural resources, and Iowa
state university of science and technology.
b. The division shall implement demonstration projects as
provided in paragraph “a” by providing for participation by
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used in
farming. To every extent practical, the division shall provide
for collaborative participation by such persons who hold a
legal interest in agricultural land located within the same
subwatershed.
c. The division shall implement a demonstration project on
a cost-share basis as determined by the division. However,
except for edge-of-field practices, the state’s share of the
amount shall not exceed 50 percent of the estimated cost of
establishing the practice as determined by the division or
50 percent of the actual cost of establishing the practice,
whichever is less.
d. The demonstration projects shall be used to educate other
persons about the feasibility and value of establishing similar
water quality practices. The division shall promote field day
events for purposes of allowing interested persons to establish
water quality practices on their agricultural land.
-18- e. The division shall conduct water quality evaluations
within supported subwatersheds. Within a reasonable period
after accumulating information from such evaluations, the
division shall create an aggregated database of water quality
practices. Any information identifying a person holding a
legal interest in agricultural land or specific agricultural
land shall be a confidential record under section 22.7.
4. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used
to support education and outreach in a manner that encourages
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used for
farming to implement water quality practices, including the
establishment of such practices in watersheds generally, and
not limited to subwatersheds or high-priority watersheds.
5. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used
to contract with persons to coordinate the implementation of
efforts provided in this section.
6. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used by
the department to support urban soil and water conservation
efforts, which may include but are not limited to management
practices related to bioretention, landscaping, the use of
permeable or pervious pavement, and soil quality restoration.
The moneys shall be allocated on a cost-share basis as provided
in chapter 161A.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, the department may use moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 to carry out the provisions of this section on a
cost-share basis in combination with other moneys available to
the department from a state or federal source.
8. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated in
this section may be used to pay for the costs of administering
and implementing the water quality initiative by the
department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as
provided in section 466B.42 and this section.
Sec. 21. REAP — IN LIEU OF GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION.
Notwithstanding the standing appropriation in section 455A.18,
-19-there is appropriated from the environment first fund created
in section 8.57A to the Iowa resources enhancement and
protection fund, in lieu of the appropriation made in section
455A.18, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and
ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, to be allocated as
provided in section 455A.19:
.................................................. $12,000,000
DIVISION VII
ELIMINATION OF WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT REVIEW BOARD
special appropriation for fy 2017-2018
related statutory changes
Sec. 22. MANAGEMENT OF MONEYS IN THE WATERSHED IMPROVEMENT
FUND — APPROPRIATION.
1. Notwithstanding section 466A.2, and the repeal of
chapter 466A as provided in this division of this Act, on and
after December 31, 2017, the department of agriculture and land
stewardship shall manage the watershed improvement fund in the
same manner as required in 2016 Acts, chapter 1134, section
35, including by making necessary payments to satisfy any
outstanding obligations incurred by the watershed improvement
review board prior to December 31, 2017.
2. Any unobligated and unencumbered moneys remaining in
the watershed improvement fund on December 31, 2017, are
appropriated to the department for use by the department in
providing for soil and water conservation administration, the
conservation of soil and water resources, or the support of
soil and water conservation districts in the same manner as
provided in the section of this Act appropriating moneys to the
department from the environment first fund created in section
8.57A.
Sec. 23. Section 461.33, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code
2017, is amended to read as follows:
a. Soil conservation and watershed protection, including by
supporting the division of soil conservation and water quality
within the department of agriculture and land stewardship
-20-and soil and water conservation district commissioners. The
department may provide for the installation of conservation
practices and watershed protection improvements as provided in
chapters 161A, 161C, 461A, and 466, and 466A.
Sec. 24. REPEAL. Chapter 466A, Code 2017, is repealed.
Sec. 25. EFFECTIVE DATES.
1. The section of this division of this Act repealing
chapter 466A takes effect January 1, 2018.
2. The remainder of the provisions in this division of this
Act take effect July 1, 2017.
DIVISION VIII
IOWA RESOURCES ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION FUND
SPECIAL USE OF MONEYS FOR FY 2017-2018
Sec. 26. OPEN SPACES ACCOUNT — PARK MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR. Notwithstanding section 455A.19, subsection 1,
paragraph “a”, subparagraph (1), of the moneys allocated to
the open spaces account of the Iowa resources enhancement and
protection fund, $288,000 shall be used by the department of
natural resources for state park maintenance and repair for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending on June 30,
2018.
DIVISION IX
LIVESTOCK HEALTH SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2017-2018
GENERAL FUND — RELATED STATUTORY CHANGES
Sec. 27. FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASES AFFLICTING LIVESTOCK —
APPROPRIATION. There is appropriated from the general fund of
the state to the department of agriculture and land stewardship
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30,
2018, the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary,
to be used for the purposes designated:
1. For deposit in the foreign animal disease preparedness
and response fund created in section 163.3B as enacted in this
division of this Act:
.................................................. $100,000
2. In developing a foreign animal disease preparedness and
-21-response strategy as required in section 163.3C as enacted in
this division of this Act, the department shall prepare an
interim report to be submitted to the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources not later
than January 10, 2018. The interim report shall include
preliminary findings and recommendations together with plans
for completing the strategy. The department shall prepare
a final report to be submitted to the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources not later
than January 10, 2019. The report shall include final
findings and recommendations for establishing the strategy,
and may include any proposed notice of intended action for
consideration by the department or proposed legislation for
consideration by the general assembly.
Sec. 28. NEW SECTION. 163.3B Foreign animal disease
preparedness and response fund.
1. A foreign animal disease preparedness and response
fund is created in the state treasury under the control and
management of the department.
2. The fund shall include moneys appropriated by the general
assembly credited to the fund. The fund may include other
moneys available to and obtained or accepted by the department
as provided in section 159.6A, including but not limited to the
federal government, other public sources, or private sources.
3. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the department and
shall be used exclusively to develop, establish, and implement
a foreign animal disease preparedness and response strategy
as described in section 163.3C, and shall not require further
special authorization by the general assembly.
4. a. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, interest or earnings
on moneys in the fund shall be credited to the fund.
b. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys credited to the fund
that remain unexpended or unobligated at the end of a fiscal
year shall not revert to any other fund.
Sec. 29. NEW SECTION. 163.3C Foreign animal disease
-22-preparedness and response strategy.
1. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise
requires:
a. “Foreign animal disease” means a disease introduced into
this state that negatively affects the health of livestock
and is transmittable between the same or different species of
livestock.
b. “Livestock” means an animal belonging to the bovine,
caprine, equine, ovine, or porcine species, ostriches, rheas,
emus; farm deer as defined in section 170.1; or turkeys,
chickens, or other poultry.
2. The department shall develop and establish a foreign
animal disease preparedness and response strategy for use by
the department in order to prevent, control, or eradicate the
transmission of foreign animal diseases among populations
of livestock. The strategy may be part of the department’s
veterinary emergency preparedness and response services
as provided in section 163.3A. The strategy shall provide
additional expertise and resources to increase biosecurity
efforts that assist in the prevention of a foreign animal
disease outbreak in this state. In developing and establishing
the strategy, the department shall consult with interested
persons including but not limited to the following:
a. The Iowa cattlemen’s association.
b. The Iowa state dairy association.
c. The Iowa pork producers association.
d. The Iowa sheep producers industry association.
e. The Iowa turkey federation.
f. The Iowa poultry association.
g. The college of veterinary medicine at Iowa state
university.
h. The livestock health advisory council created in section
267.2.
3. The department shall implement the foreign animal
disease preparedness and response strategy if necessary
-23-to prevent, control, or eradicate the transmission and
incidence of foreign animal diseases that may threaten or
actually threaten livestock in this state. In implementing
the strategy, the department may utilize emergency response
measures as otherwise required under section 163.3A. The
department may but is not required to consult with interested
persons when implementing the strategy.
DIVISION X
APPROPRIATION AND STATUTORY CHANGES — ELIMINATION
OF LEOPOLD CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
Sec. 30. Section 266.39A, Code 2017, is amended to read as
follows:
266.39A Agricultural research.
Iowa state university of science and technology shall
conduct continuing agricultural research to provide information
about environmental and social impacts of agricultural research
on the small or family farm and information about population
trends and impact of the trends on Iowa agriculture, in
addition to research that may include the categories specified
in section 266.39B, subsection 2. The research shall include
an agricultural land tenure study conducted every five years to
determine the ownership of farmland, and to analyze ownership
trends, using the categories of land ownership defined in
chapter 9H. The study shall be conducted on the basis of
regions established by the university. A region shall be
composed of not more than twenty-three contiguous counties.
Sec. 31. Section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph b,
subparagraph (3), subparagraph division (a), Code 2017, is
amended to read as follows:
(a) Thirty-five percent is appropriated annually for
the Leopold center for sustainable agriculture at Iowa state
university of science and technology to the Iowa nutrient
research fund created in section 466B.46.
Sec. 32. Section 466B.46, subsection 2, Code 2017, is
amended by adding the following new paragraph:
-24- NEW PARAGRAPH. 0b. Moneys appropriated from the agriculture
management account of the groundwater protection fund pursuant
to section 455E.11, subsection 2, paragraph “b”, subparagraph
(3), subparagraph division (a).
Sec. 33. ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES.
1. Until July 1, 2017, the Leopold center for sustainable
agriculture established in section 266.39 shall not initiate
any new activity that otherwise could be conducted under
section 266.39 or 266.39B, including but not limited to
research grants and projects. The Leopold center for
sustainable agriculture shall not incur any obligation or
expense unless approved by the college of agriculture and life
sciences at Iowa state university of science and technology.
The Leopold center for sustainable agriculture shall cancel
any existing grant or project that is not in the process of
being immediately completed. However, the Leopold center
for sustainable agriculture shall not cancel a grant or
project that would result in a default of a legal or equitable
obligation, including breach of contract.
2. On and after July 1, 2017, the college of agriculture
and life sciences at Iowa state university of science and
technology shall administer any ongoing activity that the
Leopold center for sustainable agriculture had administered
under section 266.39 or 266.39B prior to that date. The
college may expend moneys appropriated from the Iowa nutrient
research fund created in section 466B.46 in order to pay for
any necessary expenses associated with the Leopold center
for sustainable agriculture and for completing any ongoing
activity. The college shall cancel any existing grant
or project that is not in the process of being completed.
However, the college shall not cancel a grant or project that
would result in a default of a legal or equitable obligation,
including breach of contract. The college shall submit a
report to the general assembly by January 10, 2018, which
shall include a summary of the ongoing activities and expenses
-25-described in this section and the expected completion date of
those activities and expenses.
Sec. 34. REPEAL. Sections 266.39 and 266.39B, Code 2017,
are repealed.
Sec. 35. EFFECTIVE DATES.
1. The section of this division of this Act providing for
ongoing activities and expenses, being deemed of immediate
importance, takes effect upon enactment.
2. The remaining sections of this division of this Act,
including the section of this division of this Act repealing
sections 266.39 and 266.39B take effect on July 1, 2017.
DIVISION XI
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
GENERAL APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2018-2019
Sec. 36. GENERAL FUND — DEPARTMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the department, including its
divisions, for administration, regulation, and programs; for
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes; and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
.................................................. $8,820,288
............................................... FTEs372.00
2. Of the amount appropriated in subsection 1, the following
amount is transferred to Iowa state university of science and
technology, to be used for the university’s midwest grape and
wine industry institute:
.................................................. $144,000
3. The department shall submit a report each quarter of the
fiscal year to the legislative services agency, the department
of management, the members of the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources, and the
-26-chairpersons and ranking members of the senate and house
committees on appropriations. The report shall describe in
detail the expenditure of moneys appropriated in this section
to support the department’s administration, regulation, and
programs.
DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONs
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Sec. 37. UNCLAIMED PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING WINNINGS —
HORSE AND DOG RACING. There is appropriated from the moneys
available under section 99D.13 to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For purposes of supporting the department’s administration
and enforcement of horse and dog racing law pursuant to section
99D.22, including for salaries, support, maintenance, and
miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $147,758
Sec. 38. RENEWABLE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND — MOTOR FUEL
INSPECTION.
1. There is appropriated from the renewable fuel
infrastructure fund created in section 159A.16 to the
department of agriculture and land stewardship for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the
following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of the inspection of motor fuel, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $250,000
2. The department shall establish and administer programs
for the auditing of motor fuel including biofuel processing
and production plants, for screening and testing motor fuel,
including renewable fuel, and for the inspection of motor fuel
sold by dealers including retail dealers who sell and dispense
-27-motor fuel from motor fuel pumps.
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sec. 39. DAIRY REGULATION.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of performing functions pursuant to section
192.109, including conducting a survey of grade “A” milk and
certifying the results to the secretary of agriculture:
.................................................. $94,598
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 40. LOCAL FOOD AND FARM PROGRAM.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the local food and farm program
pursuant to chapter 267A:
.................................................. $37,500
2. The department shall enter into a cost-sharing agreement
with Iowa state university of science and technology to support
the local food and farm program coordinator position as part of
the university’s cooperative extension service in agriculture
and home economics pursuant to chapter 267A.
3. 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
-28-available to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 41. AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of allocating moneys to an Iowa association
affiliated with a national organization which promotes
agricultural education providing for future farmers:
.................................................. $12,500
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 42. FARMERS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting a program for farmers with
disabilities:
.................................................. $65,000
2. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used for
the public purpose of providing a grant to a national nonprofit
organization with over 80 years of experience in assisting
children and adults with disabilities and special needs. The
moneys shall be used to support a nationally recognized program
that began in 1986 and has been replicated in at least 30 other
states, but which is not available through any other entity
in this state, and that provides assistance to farmers with
disabilities in all 99 counties to allow the farmers to remain
-29-in their own homes and be gainfully engaged in farming through
provision of agricultural worksite and home modification
consultations, peer support services, services to families,
information and referral, and equipment loan services.
3. 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.
DIVISION XII
GENERAL FUND
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP
WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR fy 2018-2019
Sec. 43. WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE — GENERAL.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For deposit in the water quality initiative fund created in
section 466B.45, for purposes of supporting the water quality
initiative administered by the division of soil conservation
and water quality as provided in section 466B.42, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $1,500,000
2. a. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be
used to support projects in subwatersheds as designated by the
division that are part of high-priority watersheds identified
by the water resources coordinating council established
pursuant to section 466B.3.
b. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used to
support projects in watersheds generally, including regional
watersheds, as designated by the division and high-priority
watersheds identified by the water resources coordinating
-30-council established pursuant to section 466B.3.
3. In supporting projects in subwatersheds and watersheds
as provided in subsection 2, all of the following shall apply:
a. The demonstration projects shall utilize water quality
practices as described in the latest revision of the document
entitled “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” initially presented
in November 2012 by the department of agriculture and land
stewardship, the department of natural resources, and Iowa
state university of science and technology.
b. The division shall implement demonstration projects as
provided in paragraph “a” by providing for participation by
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used in
farming. To every extent practical, the division shall provide
for collaborative participation by such persons who hold a
legal interest in agricultural land located within the same
subwatershed.
c. The division shall implement a demonstration project on
a cost-share basis as determined by the division. However,
except for edge-of-field practices, the state’s share of the
amount shall not exceed 50 percent of the estimated cost of
establishing the practice as determined by the division or
50 percent of the actual cost of establishing the practice,
whichever is less.
d. The demonstration projects shall be used to educate other
persons about the feasibility and value of establishing similar
water quality practices. The division shall promote field day
events for purposes of allowing interested persons to establish
water quality practices on their agricultural land.
e. The division shall conduct water quality evaluations
within supported subwatersheds. Within a reasonable period
after accumulating information from such evaluations, the
division shall create an aggregated database of water quality
practices. Any information identifying a person holding a
legal interest in agricultural land or specific agricultural
land shall be a confidential record under section 22.7.
-31- 4. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used
to support education and outreach in a manner that encourages
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used for
farming to implement water quality practices, including the
establishment of such practices in watersheds generally, and
not limited to subwatersheds or high-priority watersheds.
5. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used
to contract with persons to coordinate the implementation of
efforts provided in this section.
6. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used by
the department to support urban soil and water conservation
efforts, which may include but are not limited to management
practices related to bioretention, landscaping, the use of
permeable or pervious pavement, and soil quality restoration.
The moneys shall be allocated on a cost-share basis as provided
in chapter 161A.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, the department may use moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 to carry out the provisions of this section on a
cost-share basis in combination with other moneys available to
the department from a state or federal source.
8. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated in
this section may be used to pay for the costs of administering
and implementing the water quality initiative by the
department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as
provided in section 466B.42 and this section.
DIVISION XIII
department of natural resources
general appropriations for fy 2018-2019
Sec. 44. GENERAL FUND — DEPARTMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
-32- For purposes of supporting the department, including its
divisions, for administration, regulation, and programs; for
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes; and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
.................................................. $5,649,905.50
............................................... FTEs1,145.95
2. Of the number of full-time equivalent positions
authorized to the department pursuant to subsection 1, 50
full-time equivalent positions shall be allocated by the
department for seasonal employees for purposes of providing
maintenance, upkeep, and sanitary services at state parks.
This subsection shall not impact park ranger or park manager
positions within the department.
3. The department shall submit a report each quarter of the
fiscal year to the legislative services agency, the department
of management, the members of the joint appropriations
subcommittee on agriculture and natural resources, and the
chairpersons and ranking members of the senate and house
committees on appropriations. The report shall describe in
detail the expenditure of moneys appropriated under this
section to support the department’s administration, regulation,
and programs.
Sec. 45. STATE FISH AND GAME PROTECTION FUND — REGULATION
AND ADVANCEMENT OF OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
1. There is appropriated from the state fish and game
protection fund to the department of natural resources for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the regulation or advancement of
hunting, fishing, or trapping, or the protection, propagation,
restoration, management, or harvest of fish or wildlife,
including for administration, regulation, law enforcement, and
programs; and for salaries, support, maintenance, equipment,
and miscellaneous purposes:
-33-.................................................. $21,573,996.50
2. Notwithstanding section 455A.10, the department may use
the unappropriated balance remaining in the state fish and game
protection fund to provide for the funding of health and life
insurance premium payments from unused sick leave balances of
conservation peace officers employed in a protection occupation
who retire, pursuant to section 97B.49B.
3. Notwithstanding section 455A.10, the department of
natural resources may use the unappropriated balance remaining
in the state fish and game protection fund for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, as is
necessary to fund salary adjustments for departmental employees
for which the general assembly has made an operating budget
appropriation in subsection 1.
Sec. 46. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION FUND — WATER
QUALITY. There is appropriated from the groundwater protection
fund created in section 455E.11 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018,
and ending June 30, 2019, from those moneys which are not
allocated pursuant to that section, the following amount, or
so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For purposes of supporting the department’s protection
of the state’s groundwater, including for administration,
regulation, and programs, and for salaries, support,
maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $1,727,916
DESIGNATED APPROPRIATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Sec. 47. SPECIAL SNOWMOBILE FUND — SNOWMOBILE
PROGRAM. There is appropriated from the special snowmobile
fund created under section 321G.7 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and
ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so much thereof
as is necessary, to be used for the purpose designated:
-34- For purposes of administering and enforcing the state
snowmobile programs:
.................................................. $50,000
Sec. 48. UNASSIGNED REVENUE FUND — UNDERGROUND STORAGE
TANKS SECTION EXPENSES. There is appropriated from the
unassigned revenue fund administered by the Iowa comprehensive
petroleum underground storage tank fund board established
pursuant to section 455G.4 to the department of natural
resources for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and
ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so much thereof
as is necessary, to be used for the purpose designated:
For purposes of paying for administration expenses of the
department’s underground storage tanks section:
.................................................. $100,000
SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
Sec. 49. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND DAM SAFETY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purpose designated:
For purposes of supporting floodplain management and dam
safety:
.................................................. $942,500
2. Of the amount appropriated in subsection 1, up to
$200,000 may be used by the department to acquire or install
stream gages for purposes of tracking and predicting flood
events and for compiling necessary data to improve flood
frequency analysis.
3. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 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.
-35- Sec. 50. FORESTRY HEALTH MANAGEMENT.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of natural resources for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
For purposes of providing for forestry health management
programs:
.................................................. $250,000
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 to be used for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
DIVISION XIV
iowa state university
SPECIAL GENERAL FUND appropriationS for fy 2018-2019
VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY
Sec. 51. VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to Iowa state university of science and technology for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019,
the following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For purposes of supporting the college of veterinary
medicine for the operation of the veterinary diagnostic
laboratory and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
.................................................. $2,000,000
............................................... FTEs51.00
2. a. Iowa state university of science and technology
shall not reduce the amount that it allocates to support the
college of veterinary medicine from any other source due to the
appropriation made in this section.
b. Paragraph “a” does not apply to a reduction made to
-36-support the college of veterinary medicine, if the same
percentage of reduction imposed on the college of veterinary
medicine is also imposed on all of Iowa state university of
science and technology’s budget units.
3. If by June 30, 2019, Iowa state university of science and
technology fails to allocate the moneys appropriated in this
section to the college of veterinary medicine in accordance
with this section, the moneys appropriated in this section for
that fiscal year shall revert to the general fund of the state.
DIVISION XV
environment first fund
general appropriations for fy 2018-2019
Sec. 52. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND LAND
STEWARDSHIP. There is appropriated from the environment first
fund created in section 8.57A to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amounts, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
1. CONSERVATION RESERVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (CREP)
a. For the conservation reserve enhancement program to
restore and construct wetlands for the purposes of intercepting
tile line runoff, reducing nutrient loss, improving water
quality, and enhancing agricultural production practices:
.................................................. $500,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
c. Notwithstanding any other provision in law, the
department may use moneys appropriated in this subsection,
in combination with other appropriate environment first
fund appropriations, for cost sharing to match United States
department of agriculture, natural resources conservation
service, wetlands reserve enhancement program (WREP) funding
available to Iowa.
-37- 2. WATERSHED PROTECTION
a. For continuation of a program that provides
multiobjective resource protections for flood control, water
quality, erosion control, and natural resource conservation:
.................................................. $450,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
3. FARM MANAGEMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
a. For continuation of a statewide voluntary farm
management demonstration program to demonstrate the
effectiveness and adaptability of emerging practices in
agronomy that protect water resources and provide other
environmental benefits:
.................................................. $187,500
b. The amount appropriated in paragraph “a” shall be
allocated to an organization representing soybean growers to
provide for an agriculture and environment performance program.
4. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION — ADMINISTRATION
a. For use by the department for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices:
.................................................. $1,900,000
b. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a”, $75,000
is allocated to support field staff providing technical
assistance.
5. CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP)
a. To encourage and assist farmers in enrolling in and the
implementation of the federal conservation reserve program and
to work with them to enhance their revegetation efforts to
improve water quality and habitat:
.................................................. $450,000
b. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “a” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
6. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
-38- a. For use by the department in providing for soil and water
conservation:
.................................................. $4,162,500
b. (1) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, for
transfer to the loess hills development and conservation fund
created in section 161D.2:
.................................................. $245,000
(2) (a) Of the amount transferred to the loess hills
development and conservation fund in subparagraph (1), $225,000
shall be allocated to the fund’s hungry canyons account.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the moneys allocated to
the fund’s hungry canyons account as provided in subparagraph
division (a) may be used for administrative costs.
(3) (a) Of the amount transferred to the loess hills
development and conservation fund in subparagraph (1), $20,000
shall be allocated to the fund’s loess hills alliance account.
(b) Not more than 10 percent of the moneys allocated to the
fund’s loess hills alliance account as provided in subparagraph
division (a) may be used for administrative costs.
c. Of the remaining amount appropriated in paragraph “a”,
for use by the department in providing for soil and water
conservation administration, the conservation of soil and
water resources, or the support of soil and water conservation
districts:
.................................................. $3,917,500
d. Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “c” that the
department allocates to a soil and water conservation district,
the first $7,500 may be expended by the district for the
purpose of providing financial incentives under section 161A.73
to establish management practices for the control of soil
erosion on land that is row-cropped, including but not limited
to nontill planting, ridge-till planting, and contouring
strip-cropping. Of any remaining amount of that appropriation
allocated by the department to a district, 30 percent may be
expended by the district for that same purpose.
-39- e. Not more than 5 percent of the moneys appropriated in
paragraph “c” may be allocated for cost sharing to address
complaints filed under section 161A.47.
f. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “c”, 5 percent
shall be allocated for financial incentives to establish
practices to protect watersheds above publicly owned lakes of
the state from soil erosion and sediment as provided in section
161A.73.
g. The state soil conservation committee established by
section 161A.4 may allocate moneys appropriated in paragraph
“c” to conduct research and demonstration projects to promote
conservation tillage and nonpoint source pollution control
practices.
h. The allocation of moneys as financial incentives as
provided in section 161A.73 may be used in combination with
moneys allocated by the department of natural resources.
i. Not more than 15 percent of the moneys appropriated
in paragraph “c” may be used for costs of administration and
implementation of soil and water conservation practices.
Sec. 53. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. There is
appropriated from the environment first fund created in section
8.57A to the department of natural resources for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the
following amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
1. STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
a. For regular maintenance and operations of state parks and
staff time associated with these activities:
.................................................. $3,117,500
b. Of the amount appropriated in paragraph “a”, up to
$50,000 shall be allocated for statewide coordination of
volunteer efforts under the water quality and keepers of the
land programs.
2. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
To provide local watershed managers with geographic
-40-information system data for their use in developing,
monitoring, and displaying results of their watershed work:
.................................................. $97,500
3. WATER QUALITY MONITORING
For continuing the establishment and operation of water
quality monitoring stations:
.................................................. $1,477,500
4. PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ACCOUNT
For deposit in the public water supply system account of the
water quality protection fund created in section 455B.183A:
.................................................. $250,000
5. REGULATION OF ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
For the regulation of animal feeding operations, including
as provided for in chapters 459 through 459B:
.................................................. $660,000
6. AMBIENT AIR QUALITY
For the abatement, control, and prevention of ambient
air pollution in this state, including measures as necessary
to assure attainment and maintenance of ambient air quality
standards from particulate matter:
.................................................. $212,500
7. WATER QUANTITY REGULATION
For regulating water quantity from surface and subsurface
sources by providing for the allocation and use of water
resources, the protection and management of water resources,
and the preclusion of conflicts among users of water resources,
including as provided in chapter 455B, division III, part 4:
.................................................. $247,500
8. GEOLOGICAL AND WATER SURVEY
For continuing the operations of the department’s geological
and water survey including but not limited to providing
analysis, data collection, investigative programs, and
information for water supply development and protection:
.................................................. $100,000
Sec. 54. REVERSION.
-41- 1. a. Except as provided in paragraph “b”, and
notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, in this division of this
Act that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the
fiscal year shall not revert but instead shall remain available
to be used for the purposes designated until the close of the
succeeding fiscal year, or until the project for which the
appropriation was made is completed, whichever is earlier.
b. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, in this division of
this Act to the department of agriculture and land stewardship
to provide financial assistance for the establishment of
permanent soil and water conservation practices that remain
unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year
shall not revert but instead shall remain available for
expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021.
2. Subsection 1 does not apply to moneys transferred
pursuant to this division to the loess hills development and
conservation fund created in section 161D.2 which shall not
revert as provided in that section.
DIVISION XVI
ENVIRONMENT FIRST FUND
SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR FY 2018-2019
Sec. 55. WATER QUALITY INITIATIVE — DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND LAND STEWARDSHIP.
1. There is appropriated from the environment first fund
created in section 8.57A to the department of agriculture
and land stewardship for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the purposes
designated:
For deposit in the water quality initiative fund created in
section 466B.45, for purposes of supporting the water quality
initiative administered by the division of soil conservation
-42-and water quality as provided in section 466B.42, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes:
.................................................. $1,187,500
2. a. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be
used to support projects in subwatersheds as designated by the
division that are part of high-priority watersheds identified
by the water resources coordinating council established
pursuant to section 466B.3.
b. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used to
support projects in watersheds generally, including regional
watersheds, as designated by the division and high-priority
watersheds identified by the water resources coordinating
council established pursuant to section 466B.3.
3. In supporting projects in subwatersheds and watersheds
as provided in subsection 2, all of the following shall apply:
a. The demonstration projects shall utilize water quality
practices as described in the latest revision of the document
entitled “Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy” initially presented
in November 2012 by the department of agriculture and land
stewardship, the department of natural resources, and Iowa
state university of science and technology.
b. The division shall implement demonstration projects as
provided in paragraph “a” by providing for participation by
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used in
farming. To every extent practical, the division shall provide
for collaborative participation by such persons who hold a
legal interest in agricultural land located within the same
subwatershed.
c. The division shall implement a demonstration project on
a cost-share basis as determined by the division. However,
except for edge-of-field practices, the state’s share of the
amount shall not exceed 50 percent of the estimated cost of
establishing the practice as determined by the division or
50 percent of the actual cost of establishing the practice,
whichever is less.
-43- d. The demonstration projects shall be used to educate other
persons about the feasibility and value of establishing similar
water quality practices. The division shall promote field day
events for purposes of allowing interested persons to establish
water quality practices on their agricultural land.
e. The division shall conduct water quality evaluations
within supported subwatersheds. Within a reasonable period
after accumulating information from such evaluations, the
division shall create an aggregated database of water quality
practices. Any information identifying a person holding a
legal interest in agricultural land or specific agricultural
land shall be a confidential record under section 22.7.
4. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall be used
to support education and outreach in a manner that encourages
persons who hold a legal interest in agricultural land used for
farming to implement water quality practices, including the
establishment of such practices in watersheds generally, and
not limited to subwatersheds or high-priority watersheds.
5. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used
to contract with persons to coordinate the implementation of
efforts provided in this section.
6. The moneys appropriated in subsection 1 may be used by
the department to support urban soil and water conservation
efforts, which may include but are not limited to management
practices related to bioretention, landscaping, the use of
permeable or pervious pavement, and soil quality restoration.
The moneys shall be allocated on a cost-share basis as provided
in chapter 161A.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, the department may use moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 to carry out the provisions of this section on a
cost-share basis in combination with other moneys available to
the department from a state or federal source.
8. Not more than 10 percent of the moneys appropriated in
this section may be used to pay for the costs of administering
-44-and implementing the water quality initiative by the
department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as
provided in section 466B.42 and this section.
______________________________
JACK WHITVERPresident of the Senate______________________________
LINDA UPMEYERSpeaker of the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 510, Eighty-seventh General Assembly.______________________________
W. CHARLES SMITHSONSecretary of the SenateApproved _______________, 2017______________________________
TERRY E. BRANSTADGovernorda/rn/jh