HSB 562: HSB 562

What it does

This bill replaces the Iowa department of veterans affairs’ (IDVA) duty to provide certification training to executive directors and administrators of county commissions of veteran affairs (CCVA) with the duty to verify each executive director and administrator of a CCVA is fully qualified to work in the person’s position. _____ access the veterans benefits management system (VBMS) within months of beginning the person’s employment; maintaining certification that is federally required for the executive director’s or administrator’s position; maintaining an active PIV card and access to VBMS; and having proficiency in the use of electronic mail, general computer use, and use of the internet to access information regarding facilities, benefits, and services available to veterans and their families.

House subcommittee · named January 17, 2024

• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Eddie Andrews (R) · eddie.andrews@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ross Wilburn (D) · ross.wilburn@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa County Commissioners Of Veterans Affairs; Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs; Iowa State Association of Counties

In plain words

1. January 17, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Veterans Affairs committee
2. January 17, 2024House subcommittee named: Hora, Andrews and Wilburn
3. January 23, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it