House File 250 amends existing laws related to county commissions of veteran affairs in Iowa. It changes the reporting period for the number of hours of veterans services provided by each county commission's executive director or administrator from a calendar year to a fiscal year. Additionally, it updates the requirements for the employment of an executive director or administrator, mandating compliance with directives from the commandant of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs regarding necessary training and certification.

The bill specifies that an executive director or administrator must obtain a personal identification verification card to access the veterans benefits management system and outlines the consequences for failing to meet these requirements within one year of employment. It also allows for the commandant to extend the timeframe for obtaining the verification card under extenuating circumstances. Furthermore, it stipulates that continuing education must be obtained from approved entities, and failure to maintain certification can lead to removal from office. The costs associated with training will be covered by the appropriations authorized in section 35B.14.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35A.5
Enrolled: 35A.5