This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code related to workforce development, unemployment insurance, and the functions of the Department of Workforce Development and associated boards. Key changes include the addition of the RefugeeRISE AmeriCorps program to the list of Iowa national service corps programs, and the removal of several outdated provisions, such as those related to the Iowa conservation corps and the statewide employment skills assessment. The bill also streamlines the responsibilities of the workforce development board and local boards, ensuring that their duties align with current federal workforce laws and regulations.

Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of taxable wages for unemployment insurance purposes, specifying that only wages paid in Iowa will be considered for employer contributions to the unemployment compensation fund. This change eliminates the inclusion of wages paid to employees from other states that have reciprocal agreements with Iowa. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and clarify the roles and responsibilities of workforce development entities while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15H.9, 15H.5, 84A.1A, 84A.1B, 84A.3, 84A.5, 84A.6, 97B.1A, 256.228, 256.229, 84A.7