Bill > SF514

This bill aims to reorganize and consolidate the state's health and human services functions under a single department called the Department of Health and Human Services. The key provisions of this bill include: 1. Establishing a Council on Health and Human Services to oversee the new department, with the Council having authority over policy, budgets, and rulemaking for the department. 2. Consolidating various divisions and offices from the former Departments of Public Health and Human Services into the new Department of Health and Human Services. This includes combining oversight of mental health, disability, and substance use disorder services. 3. Modifying the duties and responsibilities of the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, including allowing the Director to employ attorneys to provide legal counsel and advice. 4. Reorganizing the administration and oversight of the state's resource centers, mental health institutes, and other institutions under the new department structure. This includes changes to the roles of superintendents and administrators. 5. Updating terminology and making technical corrections throughout the law to reflect the new department structure and consolidated responsibilities. The bill aims to streamline the state's health and human services functions by bringing them together under a single department, with the goal of improving coordination and efficiency in the delivery of these important services to Iowans.

State Government (Senate)

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=90&ba=SF514