Bill Text: IA HSB205 | 2017-2018 | 87th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: A bill for an act making appropriations to the department of cultural affairs, the economic development authority, the Iowa finance authority, the public employment relations board, the department of workforce development, and the state board of regents and certain regents institutions, and properly related matters.

Spectrum: Unknown

Status: (N/A - Dead) 2017-04-18 - Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 1075. [HSB205 Detail]

Download: Iowa-2017-HSB205-Introduced.html

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House Study Bill 205 - Introduced
SENATE/HOUSE FILE _____
BY (PROPOSED COMMITTEE ON
APPROPRIATIONS BILL BY
JOINT APPROPRIATIONS
SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT)
A BILL FOR
An Act making appropriations to the department of cultural
affairs, the economic development authority, the Iowa
finance authority, the public employment relations board,
the department of workforce development, and the state board
of regents and certain regents institutions, and properly
related matters.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
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DIVISION I
FY 2017-2018
Section 1. DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the department of cultural affairs for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
a. ADMINISTRATION
For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous
purposes, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions for the department:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 168,637
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 56.50
The department of cultural affairs shall coordinate
activities with the tourism office of the economic development
authority to promote attendance at the state historical
building and at this state’s historic sites.
Full-time equivalent positions authorized under this
paragraph are funded, in full or in part, using moneys
appropriated under this paragraph and paragraphs “c” through
“g”.
b. COMMUNITY CULTURAL GRANTS
For planning and programming for the community cultural
grants program established under section 303.3 :
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 172,090
c. HISTORICAL DIVISION
For the support of the historical division:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,977,797
d. HISTORIC SITES
For the administration and support of historic sites:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 426,398
e. ARTS DIVISION
For the support of the arts division:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,192,188
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Of the moneys appropriated in this paragraph, the department
shall allocate $300,000 for purposes of the film office.
f. IOWA GREAT PLACES
For the Iowa great places program established under section
303.3C:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 150,000
g. RECORDS CENTER RENT
For payment of rent for the state records center:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 227,243
h. CULTURAL TRUST GRANTS
For grant programs administered by the Iowa arts council
including but not limited to those programs supporting the
long-term financial stability and sustainability of nonprofit
cultural organizations:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 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 for expenditure for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 2. GOALS AND ACCOUNTABILITY —— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
1. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, the goals
for the economic development authority shall be to expand and
stimulate the state economy, increase the wealth of Iowans, and
increase the population of the state.
2. To achieve the goals in subsection 1, the economic
development authority shall do all of the following for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017:
a. Concentrate its efforts on programs and activities that
result in commercially viable products and services.
b. Adopt practices and services consistent with free
market, private sector philosophies.
c. Ensure economic growth and development throughout the
state.
d. Work with businesses and communities to continually
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improve the economic development climate along with the
economic well-being and quality of life for Iowans.
e. Coordinate with other state agencies to ensure that they
are attentive to the needs of an entrepreneurial culture.
f. Establish a strong and aggressive marketing image to
showcase Iowa’s workforce, existing industry, and potential.
A priority shall be placed on recruiting new businesses,
business expansion, and retaining existing Iowa businesses.
Emphasis shall be placed on entrepreneurial development through
helping entrepreneurs secure capital, and developing networks
and a business climate conducive to entrepreneurs and small
businesses.
g. Encourage the development of communities and quality of
life to foster economic growth.
h. Prepare communities for future growth and development
through development, expansion, and modernization of
infrastructure.
i. Develop public-private partnerships with Iowa businesses
in the tourism industry, Iowa tour groups, Iowa tourism
organizations, and political subdivisions in this state to
assist in the development of advertising efforts.
j. Develop, to the fullest extent possible, cooperative
efforts for advertising with contributions from other sources.
Sec. 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
1. APPROPRIATION
a. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the economic development authority for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated in this subsection, and for not more than
the following full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 13,400,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 147.45
b. (1) For salaries, support, miscellaneous purposes,
programs, marketing, and the maintenance of an administration
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division, a business development division, a community
development division, a small business development division,
and other divisions the authority may organize.
(2) The full-time equivalent positions authorized under
this section are funded, in whole or in part, by the moneys
appropriated under this subsection or by other moneys received
by the authority, including certain federal moneys.
(3) For business development operations and programs,
international trade, export assistance, workforce recruitment,
and the partner state program.
(4) For transfer to a fund created pursuant to section
15.313 for purposes of financing strategic infrastructure
projects.
(5) For community economic development programs, tourism
operations, community assistance, plans for Iowa green corps
and summer youth programs, the mainstreet and rural mainstreet
programs, the school-to-career program, the community
development block grant, and housing and shelter-related
programs.
(6) For achieving the goals and accountability, and
fulfilling the requirements and duties required under this Act.
c. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
this subsection that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the
close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain
available for expenditure for the purposes designated in this
subsection until the close of the succeeding fiscal year.
2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESTRICTIONS
a. A business creating jobs through moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 shall be subject to contract provisions requiring
new and retained jobs to be filled by individuals who are
citizens of the United States who reside within the United
States or any person authorized to work in the United States
pursuant to federal law, including legal resident aliens in the
United States.
b. Any vendor who receives moneys appropriated in
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subsection 1 shall adhere to such contract provisions and
provide periodic assurances as the state shall require that the
jobs are filled solely by citizens of the United States who
reside within the United States or any person authorized to
work in the United States pursuant to federal law, including
legal resident aliens in the United States.
c. A business that receives financial assistance from
the authority from moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall
only employ individuals legally authorized to work in this
state. In addition to all other applicable penalties provided
by current law, all or a portion of the assistance received
by a business which is found to knowingly employ individuals
not legally authorized to work in this state is subject to
recapture by the authority.
3. USES OF APPROPRIATIONS
a. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the
authority may provide financial assistance in the form of a
grant to a community economic development entity for conducting
a local workforce recruitment effort designed to recruit former
citizens of the state and former students at colleges and
universities in the state to meet the needs of local employers.
b. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the
authority may provide financial assistance to early stage
industry companies being established by women entrepreneurs.
c. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the
authority may provide financial assistance in the form of
grants, loans, or forgivable loans for advanced research and
commercialization projects involving value-added agriculture,
advanced technology, or biotechnology.
d. The authority shall not use any moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 for purposes of providing financial assistance for
the Iowa green streets pilot project or for any other program
or project that involves the installation of geothermal systems
for melting snow and ice from streets or sidewalks.
4. WORLD FOOD PRIZE
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There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the economic development authority for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount for the world food prize and in lieu of the standing
appropriation in section 15.368 :
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 400,000
5. IOWA COMMISSION ON VOLUNTEER SERVICE
There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the economic development authority for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount for allocation to the Iowa commission on volunteer
service for purposes of the Iowa state commission grant
program, the Iowa’s promise and Iowa mentoring partnership
programs, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 168,201
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 7.00
Of the moneys appropriated in this subsection, the
authority shall allocate $75,000 for purposes of the Iowa state
commission grant program and $93,201 for purposes of the Iowa’s
promise and Iowa mentoring partnership programs.
Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated in this
subsection that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close
of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available
for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of
the succeeding fiscal year.
6. COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS —— ASSISTANCE
There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the economic development authority for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount to be used for the purposes of providing financial
assistance to Iowa’s councils of governments:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 175,000
7. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS
INTERNSHIPS
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a. There is appropriated from the Iowa skilled worker and
job creation fund created in section 8.75 to the Iowa economic
development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes designated:
For the funding of internships for students studying in the
fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
with eligible Iowa employers as provided in section 15.411,
subsection 3, paragraph “c”:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,000,000
b. No more than 3 percent of the moneys appropriated in this
subsection may be used by the authority for costs associated
with administration of the internship program.
c. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
this subsection which remain unencumbered or unobligated at
the end of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain
available for expenditure for the purposes designated in
subsequent fiscal years.
Sec. 4. LIMITATIONS OF STANDING APPROPRIATIONS —— FY
2017-2018. Notwithstanding the standing appropriations
in the following designated sections for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the amounts
appropriated from the general fund of the state pursuant to
these sections for the following purposes shall not exceed the
following amounts:
1. For operational support grants and community cultural
grants under section 99F.11, subsection 3, paragraph “d”,
subparagraph (1):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 416,702
2. For the purposes of regional tourism marketing under
section 99F.11, subsection 3, paragraph “d”, subparagraph (2):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 900,000
Sec. 5. INSURANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. From the moneys
collected by the division of insurance in excess of the
anticipated gross revenues under section 505.7, subsection
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3 , during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, $100,000
shall be transferred to the economic development authority for
insurance economic development and international insurance
economic development.
Sec. 6. IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the Iowa finance authority for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amount,
or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used to provide
reimbursement for rent expenses to eligible persons under the
rent subsidy program:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 658,000
2. Participation in the rent subsidy program shall be
limited to only those persons who meet the requirements for the
nursing facility level of care for home and community-based
services waiver services as in effect on July 1, 2017,
and to those individuals who are eligible for the federal
money follows the person grant program under the medical
assistance program. If the Iowa finance authority utilizes
a waiting list, the authority shall give priority to a
person participating in the state’s money follows the person
partnership for community integration project who has been
assigned to work with a transition specialist. Of the moneys
appropriated in this section, not more than $35,000 may be used
for administrative costs.
Sec. 7. IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY AUDIT. The auditor of state
is requested to review the audit of the Iowa finance authority
performed by the auditor hired by the authority.
Sec. 8. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the public employment relations board for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes
designated:
For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous
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purposes, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,342,452
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 10.00
2. Of the moneys appropriated in this section, the board
shall allocate $15,000 for maintaining an internet site that
allows searchable access to a database of collective bargaining
information.
Sec. 9. DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. There
is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the
department of workforce development for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes
designated:
1. DIVISION OF LABOR SERVICES
a. For the division of labor services, including salaries,
support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not
more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,491,252
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 61.12
b. From the contractor registration fees, the division of
labor services shall reimburse the department of inspections
and appeals for all costs associated with hearings under
chapter 91C , relating to contractor registration.
2. DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
a. For the division of workers’ compensation, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,259,044
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 27.20
b. The division of workers’ compensation shall charge a
$100 filing fee for workers’ compensation cases. The filing
fee shall be paid by the petitioner of a claim. However, the
fee can be taxed as a cost and paid by the losing party, except
in cases where it would impose an undue hardship or be unjust
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under the circumstances. The moneys generated by the filing
fee allowed under this subsection are appropriated to the
department of workforce development to be used for purposes of
administering the division of workers’ compensation.
3. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS
a. For the operation of field offices, the workforce
development board, and for not more than the following
full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,945,650
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 187.75
b. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a” of this
subsection, the department shall allocate $150,000 to the state
library for the purpose of licensing an online resource which
prepares persons to succeed in the workplace through programs
which improve job skills and vocational test-taking abilities.
4. OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAM
a. For the development and administration of an offender
reentry program to provide offenders with employment skills,
and for not more than the following full-time equivalent
positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 287,158
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 4.00
b. The department of workforce development shall partner
with the department of corrections to provide staff within the
correctional facilities to improve offenders’ abilities to find
and retain productive employment.
5. INTEGRATED INFORMATION FOR IOWA SYSTEM
For the payment of services provided by the department of
administrative services related to the integrated information
for Iowa system:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 228,822
6. NONREVERSION
Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated in this
section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of
the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for
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expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the
succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 10. GENERAL FUND —— EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION
PROGRAM. There is appropriated from the general fund of the
state to the department of workforce development for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the
following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For enhancing efforts to investigate employers that
misclassify workers and for not more than the following
full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 429,631
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 5.00
Sec. 11. SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY CONTINGENCY FUND.
1. There is appropriated from the special employment
security contingency fund to the department of workforce
development 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 field offices:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,766,084
2. Any remaining additional penalty and interest revenue
collected by the department of workforce development is
appropriated to the department for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, to accomplish the
mission of the department.
Sec. 12. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION RESERVE FUND ——
FIELD OFFICES. Notwithstanding section 96.9, subsection 8 ,
paragraph “e”, there is appropriated from interest earned on
the unemployment compensation reserve fund to the department
of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes designated:
For the operation of field offices:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,060,000
Sec. 13. VIRTUAL ACCESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICES. The
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department of workforce development shall require a unique
identification login for all users of workforce development
centers operated through electronic means.
Sec. 14. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. Notwithstanding
section 96.9, subsection 4 , paragraph “a”, moneys credited to
the state by the secretary of the treasury of the United
States pursuant to section 903 of the Social Security
Act are appropriated to the department of workforce
development and shall be used by the department for the
administration of the unemployment compensation program only.
This appropriation shall not apply to any fiscal year
beginning after December 31, 2017.
Sec. 15. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION
—— USE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZATION. Incentive payment moneys
transferred by the secretary of labor of the United States to
the state as a special transfer pursuant to section 2003 of
the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling Families
Act, enacted pursuant to Pub. L. No. 111-5, and credited to
the unemployment compensation fund established pursuant to
section 96.9, are appropriated to the department of workforce
development for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, for the
purpose of unemployment insurance systems modernization and
for the acquisition of programming, software, and equipment
required to provide an administrative system for the Iowa
unemployment insurance program, in an amount not to exceed the
following amount:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,600,000
Sec. 16. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
PROGRAMS —— USE OF FUNDS AUTHORIZATION. Incentive payment
moneys transferred by the secretary of labor of the United
States to the state as a special transfer pursuant to section
2003 of the Assistance for Unemployed Workers and Struggling
Families Act, enacted pursuant to Pub. L. No. 111-5, and
credited to the unemployment compensation fund established
pursuant to section 96.9, are appropriated to the department
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of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2017, for the administration of the Iowa employment security
law and public employment offices, in an amount not to exceed
the following amount:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 597,000
Sec. 17. IOWA SKILLED WORKER AND JOB CREATION FUND.
1. There is appropriated from the Iowa skilled worker and
job creation fund created in section 8.75 to the following
departments, agencies, and institutions for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, the following
amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
a. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(1) For the purposes of providing assistance under the high
quality jobs program as described in section 15.335B:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15,900,000
(2) From the moneys appropriated in this lettered paragraph
“a”, the economic development authority may use not more than
$1,000,000 for purposes of providing infrastructure grants to
mainstreet communities under the main street Iowa program.
(3) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated in
this lettered paragraph “a”, an entity shall testify upon the
request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic
development regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
b. STATE BOARD OF REGENTS AND REGENTS INSTITUTIONS
(1) STATE BOARD OF REGENTS. For capacity building
infrastructure in areas related to technology
commercialization, marketing and business development
efforts in areas related to technology commercialization,
entrepreneurship, and business growth, and infrastructure
projects and programs needed to assist in implementation of
activities under chapter 262B:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,000,000
Of the moneys appropriated pursuant to this subparagraph
(1), 35 percent shall be allocated for Iowa state university of
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science and technology, 35 percent shall be allocated for the
state university of Iowa, and 30 percent shall be allocated for
the university of northern Iowa.
(a) The institutions shall provide a one-to-one match
of additional moneys for the activities funded with moneys
appropriated under this subparagraph (1).
(b) The state board of regents shall annually submit a
report by January 15 to the governor, the general assembly,
and the legislative services agency regarding the activities,
projects, and programs funded with moneys appropriated under
this subparagraph (1). The report shall be provided in an
electronic format and shall include a list of metrics and
criteria mutually agreed to in advance by the board of regents
and the economic development authority. The metrics and
criteria shall allow the governor’s office and the general
assembly to quantify and evaluate the progress of the board of
regents institutions with regard to their activities, projects,
and programs in the areas of technology commercialization,
entrepreneurship, regional development, and market research.
(2) IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. For
small business development centers, the science and technology
research park, and the center for industrial research and
service, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,424,302
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 56.63
(a) Of the moneys appropriated in this subparagraph (2),
Iowa state university of science and technology shall allocate
at least $735,728 for purposes of funding small business
development centers. Iowa state university of science and
technology may allocate the appropriated moneys to the various
small business development centers in any manner necessary to
achieve the purposes of this subparagraph.
(b) Iowa state university of science and technology shall
do all of the following:
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(i) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that
will provide economic stimulus for Iowa.
(ii) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based
companies.
(c) It is the intent of the general assembly that the
industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors
and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses,
industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys
for the center for industrial research and service industrial
incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which
are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract
research or for nondirected research. The match required of
small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 8,
for directed contract research or for nondirected research
shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required
for other businesses for directed contract research or
for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state
funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade
associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
Iowa state university of science and technology shall
report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on
economic development and the legislative services agency the
total amount of private contributions, the proportion of
contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and
the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected
research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
(3) STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. For the state university
of Iowa research park and for the advanced drug development
program at the Oakdale research park, including salaries,
support, maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes,
and for not more than the following full-time equivalent
positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 209,279
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 6.00
The state university of Iowa shall do all of the following:
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(a) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that
will provide economic stimulus for Iowa.
(b) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based
companies.
(4) STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. For the purpose of
implementing the entrepreneurship and economic growth
initiative, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 8.00
(5) UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA. For the metal casting
institute, the MyEntreNet internet application, and the
institute of decision making, including salaries, support,
maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than
the following full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,066,419
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 8.12
(a) Of the moneys appropriated pursuant to this
subparagraph (5), the university of northern Iowa shall
allocate at least $617,639 for purposes of support of
entrepreneurs through the university’s center for business
growth and innovation and advance Iowa program.
(b) The university of northern Iowa shall do all of the
following:
(i) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that
will provide economic stimulus for Iowa.
(ii) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based
companies.
(6) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated in
this lettered paragraph “b”, an entity shall testify upon the
request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic
development regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
c. DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
To develop a long-term sustained program to train unemployed
and underemployed central Iowans with skills necessary to
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advance to higher-paying jobs with full benefits:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 100,000
(1) The department of workforce development shall begin
a request for proposals process, issued for purposes of this
lettered paragraph “c”, no later than September 1, 2017.
(2) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated under
this lettered paragraph “c”, an entity shall testify upon the
request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic
development regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
2. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated
in this section of this Act that remain unencumbered or
unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert
but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes
designated until the close of the succeeding fiscal year.
DIVISION II
FY 2018-2019
Sec. 18. DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the
state to the department of cultural affairs for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
a. ADMINISTRATION
For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous
purposes, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions for the department:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 84,318
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 56.50
The department of cultural affairs shall coordinate
activities with the tourism office of the economic development
authority to promote attendance at the state historical
building and at this state’s historic sites.
Full-time equivalent positions authorized under this
paragraph are funded, in full or in part, using moneys
appropriated under this paragraph and paragraphs “c” through
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“g”.
b. COMMUNITY CULTURAL GRANTS
For planning and programming for the community cultural
grants program established under section 303.3 :
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 86,045
c. HISTORICAL DIVISION
For the support of the historical division:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,488,898
d. HISTORIC SITES
For the administration and support of historic sites:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 213,199
e. ARTS DIVISION
For the support of the arts division:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 596,094
Of the moneys appropriated in this paragraph, the
department shall allocate $150,000 for purposes of the film
office.
f. IOWA GREAT PLACES
For the Iowa great places program established under section
303.3C:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75,000
g. RECORDS CENTER RENT
For payment of rent for the state records center:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 113,621
h. CULTURAL TRUST GRANTS
For grant programs administered by the Iowa arts council
including but not limited to those programs supporting the
long-term financial stability and sustainability of nonprofit
cultural organizations:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 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 for expenditure for the purposes designated until the
close of the succeeding fiscal year.
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Sec. 19. GOALS AND ACCOUNTABILITY —— ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
1. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, the goals
for the economic development authority shall be to expand and
stimulate the state economy, increase the wealth of Iowans, and
increase the population of the state.
2. To achieve the goals in subsection 1, the economic
development authority shall do all of the following for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018:
a. Concentrate its efforts on programs and activities that
result in commercially viable products and services.
b. Adopt practices and services consistent with free
market, private sector philosophies.
c. Ensure economic growth and development throughout the
state.
d. Work with businesses and communities to continually
improve the economic development climate along with the
economic well-being and quality of life for Iowans.
e. Coordinate with other state agencies to ensure that they
are attentive to the needs of an entrepreneurial culture.
f. Establish a strong and aggressive marketing image to
showcase Iowa’s workforce, existing industry, and potential.
A priority shall be placed on recruiting new businesses,
business expansion, and retaining existing Iowa businesses.
Emphasis shall be placed on entrepreneurial development through
helping entrepreneurs secure capital, and developing networks
and a business climate conducive to entrepreneurs and small
businesses.
g. Encourage the development of communities and quality of
life to foster economic growth.
h. Prepare communities for future growth and development
through development, expansion, and modernization of
infrastructure.
i. Develop public-private partnerships with Iowa
businesses in the tourism industry, Iowa tour groups, Iowa
tourism organizations, and political subdivisions in this state
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to assist in the development of advertising efforts.
j. Develop, to the fullest extent possible, cooperative
efforts for advertising with contributions from other sources.
Sec. 20. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
1. APPROPRIATION
a. There is appropriated from the general fund of the
state to the economic development authority for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated in this subsection, and for not more than
the following full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,700,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 147.45
b. (1) For salaries, support, miscellaneous purposes,
programs, marketing, and the maintenance of an administration
division, a business development division, a community
development division, a small business development division,
and other divisions the authority may organize.
(2) The full-time equivalent positions authorized under
this section are funded, in whole or in part, by the moneys
appropriated under this subsection or by other moneys received
by the authority, including certain federal moneys.
(3) For business development operations and programs,
international trade, export assistance, workforce recruitment,
and the partner state program.
(4) For transfer to a fund created pursuant to section
15.313 for purposes of financing strategic infrastructure
projects.
(5) For community economic development programs, tourism
operations, community assistance, plans for Iowa green corps
and summer youth programs, the mainstreet and rural mainstreet
programs, the school-to-career program, the community
development block grant, and housing and shelter-related
programs.
(6) For achieving the goals and accountability, and
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fulfilling the requirements and duties required under this Act.
c. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
this subsection that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the
close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain
available for expenditure for the purposes designated in this
subsection until the close of the succeeding fiscal year.
2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESTRICTIONS
a. A business creating jobs through moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 shall be subject to contract provisions requiring
new and retained jobs to be filled by individuals who are
citizens of the United States who reside within the United
States or any person authorized to work in the United States
pursuant to federal law, including legal resident aliens in the
United States.
b. Any vendor who receives moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 shall adhere to such contract provisions and
provide periodic assurances as the state shall require that the
jobs are filled solely by citizens of the United States who
reside within the United States or any person authorized to
work in the United States pursuant to federal law, including
legal resident aliens in the United States.
c. A business that receives financial assistance from
the authority from moneys appropriated in subsection 1 shall
only employ individuals legally authorized to work in this
state. In addition to all other applicable penalties provided
by current law, all or a portion of the assistance received
by a business which is found to knowingly employ individuals
not legally authorized to work in this state is subject to
recapture by the authority.
3. USES OF APPROPRIATIONS
a. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the
authority may provide financial assistance in the form of a
grant to a community economic development entity for conducting
a local workforce recruitment effort designed to recruit former
citizens of the state and former students at colleges and
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universities in the state to meet the needs of local employers.
b. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the
authority may provide financial assistance to early stage
industry companies being established by women entrepreneurs.
c. From the moneys appropriated in subsection 1, the
authority may provide financial assistance in the form of
grants, loans, or forgivable loans for advanced research and
commercialization projects involving value-added agriculture,
advanced technology, or biotechnology.
d. The authority shall not use any moneys appropriated in
subsection 1 for purposes of providing financial assistance for
the Iowa green streets pilot project or for any other program
or project that involves the installation of geothermal systems
for melting snow and ice from streets or sidewalks.
4. WORLD FOOD PRIZE
There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the economic development authority for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount for the world food prize and in lieu of the standing
appropriation in section 15.368 :
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 200,000
5. IOWA COMMISSION ON VOLUNTEER SERVICE
There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the economic development authority for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount for allocation to the Iowa commission on volunteer
service for purposes of the Iowa state commission grant
program, the Iowa’s promise and Iowa mentoring partnership
programs, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 84,100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 7.00
Of the moneys appropriated in this subsection, the
authority shall allocate $37,500 for purposes of the Iowa state
commission grant program and $46,600 for purposes of the Iowa’s
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promise and Iowa mentoring partnership programs.
Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated in this
subsection that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close
of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available
for expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of
the succeeding fiscal year.
6. COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENTS —— ASSISTANCE
There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the economic development authority for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount to be used for the purposes of providing financial
assistance to Iowa’s councils of governments:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 87,500
7. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS
INTERNSHIPS
a. There is appropriated from the Iowa skilled worker and
job creation fund created in section 8.75 to the Iowa economic
development authority for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes designated:
For the funding of internships for students studying in the
fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
with eligible Iowa employers as provided in section 15.411,
subsection 3, paragraph “c”:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 500,000
b. No more than 3 percent of the moneys appropriated
in this subsection may be used by the authority for costs
associated with administration of the internship program.
c. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated in
this subsection which remain unencumbered or unobligated at
the end of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain
available for expenditure for the purposes designated in
subsequent fiscal years.
Sec. 21. LIMITATIONS OF STANDING APPROPRIATIONS —— FY
2018-2019. Notwithstanding the standing appropriations
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in the following designated sections for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the amounts
appropriated from the general fund of the state pursuant to
these sections for the following purposes shall not exceed the
following amounts:
1. For operational support grants and community cultural
grants under section 99F.11, subsection 3, paragraph “d”,
subparagraph (1):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 208,351
2. For the purposes of regional tourism marketing under
section 99F.11, subsection 3, paragraph “d”, subparagraph (2):
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 450,000
Sec. 22. INSURANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. From the moneys
collected by the division of insurance in excess of the
anticipated gross revenues under section 505.7, subsection 3 ,
during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, $50,000 shall be
transferred to the economic development authority for insurance
economic development and international insurance economic
development.
Sec. 23. IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the Iowa finance authority for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amount,
or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used to provide
reimbursement for rent expenses to eligible persons under the
rent subsidy program:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 329,000
2. Participation in the rent subsidy program shall be
limited to only those persons who meet the requirements for the
nursing facility level of care for home and community-based
services waiver services as in effect on July 1, 2018,
and to those individuals who are eligible for the federal
money follows the person grant program under the medical
assistance program. If the Iowa finance authority utilizes
a waiting list, the authority shall give priority to a
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person participating in the state’s money follows the person
partnership for community integration project who has been
assigned to work with a transition specialist. Of the moneys
appropriated in this section, not more than $17,500 may be used
for administrative costs.
Sec. 24. IOWA FINANCE AUTHORITY AUDIT. The auditor of state
is requested to review the audit of the Iowa finance authority
performed by the auditor hired by the authority.
Sec. 25. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD.
1. There is appropriated from the general fund of the state
to the public employment relations board for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes
designated:
For salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous
purposes, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 671,226
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 10.00
2. Of the moneys appropriated in this section, the board
shall allocate $7,500 for maintaining an internet site that
allows searchable access to a database of collective bargaining
information.
Sec. 26. DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. There
is appropriated from the general fund of the state to the
department of workforce development for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes
designated:
1. DIVISION OF LABOR SERVICES
a. For the division of labor services, including salaries,
support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not
more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,745,626
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 61.12
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b. From the contractor registration fees, the division of
labor services shall reimburse the department of inspections
and appeals for all costs associated with hearings under
chapter 91C , relating to contractor registration.
2. DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
a. For the division of workers’ compensation, including
salaries, support, maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and
for not more than the following full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,629,522
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 27.20
b. The division of workers’ compensation shall charge a
$100 filing fee for workers’ compensation cases. The filing
fee shall be paid by the petitioner of a claim. However, the
fee can be taxed as a cost and paid by the losing party, except
in cases where it would impose an undue hardship or be unjust
under the circumstances. The moneys generated by the filing
fee allowed under this subsection are appropriated to the
department of workforce development to be used for purposes of
administering the division of workers’ compensation.
3. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS
a. For the operation of field offices, the workforce
development board, and for not more than the following
full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3,972,825
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 187.75
b. Of the moneys appropriated in paragraph “a” of this
subsection, the department shall allocate $75,000 to the state
library for the purpose of licensing an online resource which
prepares persons to succeed in the workplace through programs
which improve job skills and vocational test-taking abilities.
4. OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAM
a. For the development and administration of an offender
reentry program to provide offenders with employment skills,
and for not more than the following full-time equivalent
positions:
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 143,579
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 4.00
b. The department of workforce development shall partner
with the department of corrections to provide staff within the
correctional facilities to improve offenders’ abilities to find
and retain productive employment.
5. INTEGRATED INFORMATION FOR IOWA SYSTEM
For the payment of services provided by the department of
administrative services related to the integrated information
for Iowa system:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 114,411
6. NONREVERSION
Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys appropriated in this
section that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of
the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for
expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the
succeeding fiscal year.
Sec. 27. GENERAL FUND —— EMPLOYEE MISCLASSIFICATION
PROGRAM. There is appropriated from the general fund of the
state to the department of workforce development for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the
following amount, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be
used for the purposes designated:
For enhancing efforts to investigate employers that
misclassify workers and for not more than the following
full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 214,815
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 5.00
Sec. 28. SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT SECURITY CONTINGENCY FUND.
1. There is appropriated from the special employment
security contingency fund to the department of workforce
development 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 field offices:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 883,042
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2. Any remaining additional penalty and interest revenue
collected by the department of workforce development is
appropriated to the department for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, to accomplish the
mission of the department.
Sec. 29. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION RESERVE FUND ——
FIELD OFFICES. Notwithstanding section 96.9, subsection 8 ,
paragraph “e”, there is appropriated from interest earned on
the unemployment compensation reserve fund to the department
of workforce development for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following amount, or so
much thereof as is necessary, for the purposes designated:
For the operation of field offices:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 530,000
Sec. 30. VIRTUAL ACCESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICES. The
department of workforce development shall require a unique
identification login for all users of workforce development
centers operated through electronic means.
Sec. 31. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. Notwithstanding
section 96.9, subsection 4 , paragraph “a”, moneys credited to
the state by the secretary of the treasury of the United
States pursuant to section 903 of the Social Security
Act are appropriated to the department of workforce
development and shall be used by the department for the
administration of the unemployment compensation program only.
This appropriation shall not apply to any fiscal year
beginning after December 31, 2018.
Sec. 32. IOWA SKILLED WORKER AND JOB CREATION FUND.
1. There is appropriated from the Iowa skilled worker and
job creation fund created in section 8.75 to the following
departments, agencies, and institutions for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2018, and ending June 30, 2019, the following
amounts, or so much thereof as is necessary, to be used for the
purposes designated:
a. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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(1) For the purposes of providing assistance under the high
quality jobs program as described in section 15.335B:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7,950,000
(2) From the moneys appropriated in this lettered paragraph
“a”, the economic development authority may use not more than
$500,000 for purposes of providing infrastructure grants to
mainstreet communities under the main street Iowa program.
(3) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated in
this lettered paragraph “a”, an entity shall testify upon the
request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic
development regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
b. STATE BOARD OF REGENTS AND REGENTS INSTITUTIONS
(1) STATE BOARD OF REGENTS. For capacity
building infrastructure in areas related to technology
commercialization, marketing and business development
efforts in areas related to technology commercialization,
entrepreneurship, and business growth, and infrastructure
projects and programs needed to assist in implementation of
activities under chapter 262B:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,500,000
Of the moneys appropriated pursuant to this subparagraph
(1), 35 percent shall be allocated for Iowa state university of
science and technology, 35 percent shall be allocated for the
state university of Iowa, and 30 percent shall be allocated for
the university of northern Iowa.
(a) The institutions shall provide a one-to-one match
of additional moneys for the activities funded with moneys
appropriated under this subparagraph (1).
(b) The state board of regents shall annually submit a
report by January 15 to the governor, the general assembly,
and the legislative services agency regarding the activities,
projects, and programs funded with moneys appropriated under
this subparagraph (1). The report shall be provided in an
electronic format and shall include a list of metrics and
criteria mutually agreed to in advance by the board of regents
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and the economic development authority. The metrics and
criteria shall allow the governor’s office and the general
assembly to quantify and evaluate the progress of the board of
regents institutions with regard to their activities, projects,
and programs in the areas of technology commercialization,
entrepreneurship, regional development, and market research.
(2) IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. For
small business development centers, the science and technology
research park, and the center for industrial research and
service, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,212,151
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 56.63
(a) Of the moneys appropriated in this subparagraph (2),
Iowa state university of science and technology shall allocate
at least $367,864 for purposes of funding small business
development centers. Iowa state university of science and
technology may allocate the appropriated moneys to the various
small business development centers in any manner necessary to
achieve the purposes of this subparagraph.
(b) Iowa state university of science and technology shall
do all of the following:
(i) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that
will provide economic stimulus for Iowa.
(ii) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based
companies.
(c) It is the intent of the general assembly that the
industrial incentive program focus on Iowa industrial sectors
and seek contributions and in-kind donations from businesses,
industrial foundations, and trade associations, and that moneys
for the center for industrial research and service industrial
incentive program shall be allocated only for projects which
are matched by private sector moneys for directed contract
research or for nondirected research. The match required of
small businesses as defined in section 15.102, subsection 8,
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for directed contract research or for nondirected research
shall be $1 for each $3 of state funds. The match required
for other businesses for directed contract research or
for nondirected research shall be $1 for each $1 of state
funds. The match required of industrial foundations or trade
associations shall be $1 for each $1 of state funds.
Iowa state university of science and technology shall
report annually to the joint appropriations subcommittee on
economic development and the legislative services agency the
total amount of private contributions, the proportion of
contributions from small businesses and other businesses, and
the proportion for directed contract research and nondirected
research of benefit to Iowa businesses and industrial sectors.
(3) STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. For the state university
of Iowa research park and for the advanced drug development
program at the Oakdale research park, including salaries,
support, maintenance, equipment, and miscellaneous purposes,
and for not more than the following full-time equivalent
positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 104,639
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 6.00
The state university of Iowa shall do all of the following:
(a) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that
will provide economic stimulus for Iowa.
(b) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based
companies.
(4) STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA. For the purpose of
implementing the entrepreneurship and economic growth
initiative, and for not more than the following full-time
equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,000,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 8.00
(5) UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA. For the metal casting
institute, the MyEntreNet internet application, and the
institute of decision making, including salaries, support,
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maintenance, and miscellaneous purposes, and for not more than
the following full-time equivalent positions:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 533,209
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FTEs 8.12
(a) Of the moneys appropriated pursuant to this
subparagraph (5), the university of northern Iowa shall
allocate at least $308,819 for purposes of support of
entrepreneurs through the university’s center for business
growth and innovation and advance Iowa program.
(b) The university of northern Iowa shall do all of the
following:
(i) Direct expenditures for research toward projects that
will provide economic stimulus for Iowa.
(ii) Provide emphasis to providing services to Iowa-based
companies.
(6) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated in
this lettered paragraph “b”, an entity shall testify upon the
request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic
development regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
c. DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
To develop a long-term sustained program to train
unemployed and underemployed central Iowans with skills
necessary to advance to higher-paying jobs with full benefits:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 50,000
(1) The department of workforce development shall begin
a request for proposals process, issued for purposes of this
lettered paragraph “c”, no later than September 1, 2018.
(2) As a condition of receiving moneys appropriated under
this lettered paragraph “c”, an entity shall testify upon the
request of the joint appropriations subcommittee on economic
development regarding the expenditure of such moneys.
2. Notwithstanding section 8.33, moneys appropriated
in this section of this Act that remain unencumbered or
unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert
but shall remain available for expenditure for the purposes
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designated until the close of the succeeding fiscal year.
DIVISION III
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS BOARD —— COSTS AND FEES
Sec. 33. NEW SECTION . 20.33 Retention of costs and fees.
1. All moneys paid in advance by the board and subsequently
taxed as a cost to a party or parties pursuant to section
20.6, subsection 6, and section 20.11, subsection 3, shall,
when reimbursed by the party or parties taxed under those
sections, be retained by the board as repayment receipts and
used exclusively to offset the cost of the certified shorthand
reporter reporting the proceeding and of any transcript
requested by the board.
2. All fees established and collected by the board
pursuant to section 20.6, subsection 7, shall be retained by
the board as repayment receipts and used exclusively for the
purpose of covering the cost of elections required pursuant to
section 20.15, including payment for the services of any vendor
retained by the board to conduct or assist in the conduct of
such an election.
DIVISION IV
IOWA ENERGY CENTER
Sec. 34. Section 15.108, subsection 9, Code 2017, is amended
by adding the following new paragraph:
NEW PARAGRAPH . g. Administer the Iowa energy center
established in section 15.120. This paragraph “g” is repealed
July 1, 2022.
Sec. 35. NEW SECTION . 15.120 The Iowa energy center.
1. The Iowa energy center is established within the
authority with the following purposes:
a. To expand workforce and career opportunities for workers
in the energy sector to ensure that the state is able to
attract and train professionals to meet the state’s future
energy needs.
b. To support technology-based development by encouraging
public-private partnerships and innovative manufacturers to
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develop and bring to market new energy technologies.
c. To support rural and underserved areas and vulnerable
populations by creating opportunities for greater access to
energy efficiency expertise, training, programs, and cyber
security preparedness for small utilities.
d. To support the expansion of natural gas infrastructure to
rural and underserved areas of the state where the absence is a
limiting factor to economic development.
e. To promote and fund research, development, and
commercialization of biomass technology to benefit the state
economically and environmentally by further realizing the
value-added attributes of biomass in the development of
bioenergy, biofuels, and biochemicals.
f. To encourage growth of the alternative fuel vehicle
market, particularly for electric vehicles, and the
infrastructure necessary to support the market.
g. To support efforts to modernize the electric grid
infrastructure of the state to support increased capacity and
new technologies.
2. a. A governing board is established consisting of the
following members appointed by the governor:
(1) One member representing Iowa state university of
science and technology, in consultation with the president of
that university.
(2) One member representing the university of Iowa, in
consultation with the president of that university.
(3) One member representing the university of northern
Iowa, in consultation with the president of that university.
(4) One member representing private colleges and
universities within the state, in consultation with the Iowa
association of independent colleges and universities.
(5) One member representing community colleges, in
consultation with the Iowa association of community college
trustees.
(6) One member representing the economic development
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authority, in consultation with the director of the economic
development authority.
(7) One member representing the state department of
transportation, in consultation with the director of the
department of transportation.
(8) One member representing the office of consumer
advocate, in consultation with the consumer advocate.
(9) One member representing the utilities board, in
consultation with the chair of the utilities board.
(10) One member representing rural electric cooperatives,
in consultation with the Iowa association of electric
cooperatives.
(11) One member representing municipal utilities, in
consultation with the Iowa association of municipal utilities.
(12) Two members representing investor-owned utilities,
one representing gas utilities, and one representing electric
utilities, in consultation with the Iowa utility association.
b. The terms of the members shall begin and end as provided
in section 69.19 and any vacancy shall be filled by the
governor as provided for in this subsection. The terms shall
be for four years and shall be staggered as determined by the
director of the economic development authority.
c. The board shall oversee, approve, and provide direction
concerning the programs established by the center and shall
coordinate with the center and the director of the authority
for the implementation of such programs. In overseeing the
center and its programs, the board shall ensure that all
ratepayer moneys remitted by the utilities board pursuant to
section 476.10A are expended on programs and projects designed
to provide benefits to gas and electric utility ratepayers.
d. The deliberations or meetings of the governing board
shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 21.
e. The board, in consultation with center staff, shall adopt
rules for the administration of the center and its programs
pursuant to chapter 17A.
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3. a. The center shall employ necessary support staff.
The center staff shall be employees of the authority. Moneys
appropriated to the center shall be used to sponsor grants and
projects submitted on a competitive basis by Iowa businesses,
colleges and universities, and private nonprofit agencies and
foundations, and for the salaries and benefits of the employees
of the center. The center may also solicit additional grants
and funding from public and private nonprofit agencies and
foundations.
b. The center shall prepare an annual report in coordination
with the authority. The center shall submit the report to the
general assembly and the legislative services agency by January
15 of each year.
4. The governing board shall oversee the center in the
development of a budget, on the policies and procedures of
the center, in the funding of grant proposals, and in matters
relating to program planning and review. The center’s annual
budget shall be approved by the board.
5. This section is repealed July 1, 2022.
Sec. 36. Section 476.1A, subsection 1, paragraph e, Code
2017, is amended to read as follows:
e. Assessment of fees for the support of the Iowa energy
center created in section 266.39C 15.120 and the center for
global and regional environmental research established by the
state board of regents. This paragraph “e” is repealed July 1,
2022.
Sec. 37. Section 476.1B, subsection 1, paragraph k, Code
2017, is amended to read as follows:
k. Assessment of fees for the support of the Iowa energy
center created in section 266.39C 15.120 and the center for
global and regional environmental research created by the state
board of regents. This paragraph “k” is repealed July 1, 2022.
Sec. 38. Section 476.1C, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code
2017, is amended to read as follows:
b. Shall be subject to the assessment of fees for the
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support of the Iowa energy center created in section 266.39C
15.120 and the center for global and regional environmental
research created by the state board of regents and shall file
energy efficiency plans and energy efficiency results with
the board. The energy efficiency plans as a whole shall be
cost-effective. The board may waive all or part of the energy
efficiency filing requirements if the gas utility demonstrates
superior results with existing energy efficiency efforts . This
paragraph “b” is repealed July 1, 2022.
Sec. 39. Section 476.1C, subsection 1, Code 2017, is amended
by adding the following new paragraph:
NEW PARAGRAPH . 0c. Shall file energy efficiency plans
and energy efficiency results with the board. The energy
efficiency plans as a whole shall be cost-effective. The
board may waive all or part of the energy efficiency filing
requirements if the gas utility demonstrates superior results
with existing energy efficiency efforts.
Sec. 40. Section 476.10A, subsection 1, paragraph c,
subparagraph (1), Code 2017, is amended to read as follows:
(1) Eighty-five percent of the remittances collected
pursuant to this section is appropriated to the Iowa energy
center created in section 266.39C 15.120 .
Sec. 41. Section 476.10A, Code 2017, is amended by adding
the following new subsection:
NEW SUBSECTION . 4. This section is repealed July 1, 2022.
Sec. 42. Section 476.46, subsection 1, Code 2017, is amended
to read as follows:
1. The Iowa energy center created under section 266.39C
15.120 shall establish and administer an alternate energy
revolving loan program to encourage the development of
alternate energy production facilities and small hydro
facilities within the state.
Sec. 43. Section 476.46, subsection 3, Code 2017, is amended
by striking the subsection.
Sec. 44. Section 478.29, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2017,
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is amended to read as follows:
A person who violates a provision of this chapter is subject
to a civil penalty, which may be levied by the board, of not
more than one hundred dollars per violation or one thousand
dollars per day of a continuing violation, whichever is
greater. Civil penalties collected pursuant to this section
shall be forwarded by the executive secretary of the board
to the treasurer of state to be credited to the Iowa energy
center created in section 266.39C the general fund of the state
and appropriated to the division of community action agencies
of the department of human rights for purposes of the low
income home energy assistance program and the weatherization
assistance program .
Sec. 45. Section 479.31, subsection 1, Code 2017, is amended
to read as follows:
1. A person who violates this chapter or any rule or order
issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to a civil
penalty levied by the board not to exceed one hundred thousand
dollars for each violation. Each day that the violation
continues shall constitute a separate offense. However, the
maximum civil penalty shall not exceed one million dollars
for any related series of violations. Civil penalties
collected pursuant to this section shall be credited to and
are appropriated for the Iowa energy center created in section
266.39C forwarded by the executive secretary of the board to
the treasurer of state to be credited to the general fund
of the state and appropriated to the division of community
action agencies of the department of human rights for purposes
of the low income home energy assistance program and the
weatherization assistance program .
Sec. 46. Section 479B.21, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code
2017, is amended to read as follows:
A person who violates this chapter or any rule or order
issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to a civil
penalty levied by the board in an amount not to exceed one
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thousand dollars for each violation. Each day that the
violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
However, the maximum civil penalty shall not exceed two hundred
thousand dollars for any related series of violations. Civil
penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be credited
to and are appropriated for the use of the Iowa energy center
created in section 266.39C forwarded by the executive secretary
of the board to the treasurer of state to be credited to the
general fund of the state and appropriated to the division of
community action agencies of the department of human rights for
purposes of the low income home energy assistance program and
the weatherization assistance program .
Sec. 47. REPEAL. Section 266.39C, Code 2017, is repealed.
Sec. 48. TRANSITION PROVISIONS.
1. Any moneys remaining in any account or fund under the
control of Iowa state university of science and technology
on the effective date of this division of this Act that
were appropriated to the Iowa energy center, including
moneys appropriated pursuant to section 476.10A, section
476.46, section 478.29, section 479.31, or section 479B.21,
shall, as directed by the economic development authority, be
transferred to a comparable fund or account under the control
of the economic development authority for such purposes.
Notwithstanding section 8.33, the moneys transferred in
accordance with this subsection shall not revert to the account
or fund from which appropriated or transferred and shall be
retained for the designated purposes.
2. Grants, loans, scholarships, and other financial
commitments pledged or awarded by the Iowa energy center or
by Iowa state university of science and technology on behalf
of the Iowa energy center prior to the effective date of this
division of this Act shall continue as provided by the terms of
the grants, loans, scholarships, or other financial commitments
and shall be administered by the Iowa economic development
authority. Moneys received from any future repayments or
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recaptures, or other moneys derived from these commitments,
after the effective date of this division of this Act shall be
credited to a fund or account under the control of the economic
development authority as directed by the economic development
authority. Contracts for the procurement of goods and
services, leases, and facility use agreements entered into by
the Iowa energy center or by Iowa state university of science
and technology on behalf of the Iowa energy center shall not be
transferred to the economic development authority and shall be
assumed by Iowa state university of science and technology.
3. Title to real and personal property procured by the
Iowa energy center or by the Iowa state university of science
and technology on behalf of the Iowa energy center prior to
the effective date of this division of this Act shall remain
with or be assumed by Iowa state university of science and
technology, except that ownership of real or personal property
pledged as collateral on existing loans shall be transferred to
the economic development authority.
4. Staff of the Iowa energy center employed by Iowa state
university of science and technology shall not become employees
of the economic development authority upon the effective date
of this division of this Act.
5. The economic development authority and the Iowa state
university of science and technology shall collaborate their
efforts in transitioning the Iowa energy center to the economic
development authority.
Sec. 49. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act takes
effect October 1, 2017.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
This bill makes appropriations and transfers for FY
2017-2018 and FY 2018-2019 from the general fund of the state
and other funds to the department of cultural affairs, the
economic development authority, the Iowa finance authority, the
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public employment relations board, the department of workforce
development, the board of regents, the state university
of Iowa, the university of northern Iowa, and Iowa state
university of science and technology. The bill is organized
by divisions.
The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2017-2018 and FY
2018-2019 from the special employment security contingency fund
to the department of workforce development for field offices.
The bill appropriates interest earned on the unemployment
compensation reserve fund for FY 2017-2018 and FY 2018-2019 to
the department of workforce development for the operation of
field offices.
The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2017-2018 from the
unemployment compensation fund to the department of workforce
development for modernization of systems and for other
programs.
The bill appropriates moneys for FY 2017-2018 and FY
2018-2019 from the Iowa skilled worker and job creation fund to
the economic development authority and the board of regents and
certain regents institutions.
The bill limits standing appropriations, established in
Code, for the world food prize, certain operational support
grants, community cultural grants, and regional tourism
marketing for FY 2017-2018 and FY 2018-2019.
The bill also provides for the retention of certain costs
and fees by the public employment relations board.
The bill transfers the administration of the Iowa energy
center from the Iowa state university of science and technology
(Iowa state) to the economic development authority (EDA). The
bill repeals Code section 266.39C and establishes new Code
section 15.120, which places the center within the EDA. The
bill provides that the center has the following specified
purposes: to expand workforce and career opportunities for
workers in the energy sector; to support technology-based
development with public-private partnerships and innovative
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manufacturers; to support rural and underserved areas and
vulnerable populations by providing resources for energy
efficiency and cyber security-related resources; to support
the expansion of natural gas infrastructure to rural and
underserved areas of the state; to promote the research,
development, and commercialization of biomass technology; to
encourage growth of the alternative fuel vehicle market and
infrastructure; and to support efforts to modernize the state’s
electric grid infrastructure.
The bill establishes a governing board consisting of the
same number and background of members in the advisory council
established in current Code section 266.39C, but all to be
appointed by the governor in consultation with specified
persons. The board must oversee, approve, and provide
direction for the center’s programs and shall ensure that all
ratepayer moneys remitted by the utilities board pursuant to
Code section 476.10A are used on programs designed to provide
benefits to gas and electric utility ratepayers. The board
must also oversee the center in the development of a budget
and other matters and approve the center’s annual budget. The
bill excludes provisions relating to the appointment of a
director as contained in current Code section 266.39C. The
bill requires the center to employ necessary support staff
and prepare an annual report in coordination with the EDA and
submit the report to the general assembly and the legislative
services agency.
The bill makes conforming changes throughout the Code by
replacing references to Code section 266.39C with Code section
15.120, and provides transition provisions.
The division of the bill related to the Iowa energy center
takes effect October 1, 2017. The division provides for the
repeal of the Code section establishing the Iowa energy center,
effective July 1, 2022, and includes additional conforming
provisions.
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