Transportation Infrastructure Appropriations Act
Summary
Iowa Governor signed SF2478 into law on April 2, 2026, establishing transportation and infrastructure appropriations for the Iowa Department of Transportation. The bill authorizes allocation of funds from the Road Use Tax Fund and Primary Road Fund for infrastructure projects. The legislation passed the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously (20-0).
What changed
Iowa Governor signed SF2478 into law on April 2, 2026, enacting transportation and infrastructure-related appropriations to the Iowa Department of Transportation. The bill provides for allocation and use of moneys from the Road Use Tax Fund and Primary Road Fund. It passed the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously (Yea: 20, Nay: 0) during the 91st General Assembly. The legislation was formerly known as SSB 3186.
State agencies and transportation departments should begin implementing the funding allocations for fiscal year operations. Contractors and construction firms should monitor for new bidding opportunities on transportation infrastructure projects. Local governments relying on state transportation funding should coordinate with IDOT to ensure access to allocated funds. The bill is effective upon signing.
What to do next
- Review updated transportation funding allocations for impact on ongoing projects
- Monitor for new infrastructure project bidding opportunities through IDOT
- Coordinate with Iowa Department of Transportation regarding fund disbursement timelines
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Iowa / SF2478 Signed by Governor SF2478 SF Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
A bill for an act relating to transportation and other infrastructure-related appropriations to the department of transportation, including allocation and use of moneys from the road use tax fund and the primary road fund.(Formerly SSB 3186.)
Bill Details
State Iowa
Session 91st General Assembly
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga...
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Action History
2026-04-02 S Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 713. 2026-04-02 S Introduced, placed on Appropriations calendar. S.J. 712.
Votes
2026-04-02 Senate Appropriations Report Yea: 20 Nay: 0
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2026-04-02 S Appropriations
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2026-04-02 Introduced Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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