Bill > SF93

This bill modifies the requirements for membership on county commissions of veteran affairs in Iowa, expanding the eligibility criteria beyond solely veterans. The bill allows commissioners to be current or former members of the Iowa National Guard or reserve forces who have served satisfactorily or been honorably discharged, in addition to traditional veterans as previously defined. Specifically, the bill broadens the qualifications to include: a) veterans as defined in existing law, b) current Iowa National Guard or reserve forces members with a satisfactory service recommendation from their unit commander, and c) former Iowa National Guard or reserve forces members discharged under honorable conditions, as evidenced by their DD214 or a unit commander's recommendation. The bill also updates requirements for executive directors of county veteran affairs offices, stipulating that they must be a veteran as defined in existing law, with an exception for those already employed before July 1, 1989. The legislation maintains the preference that commission members, if possible, represent different military branches, while not strictly prohibiting multiple-branch service members from serving. These changes aim to provide more flexible pathways for community members with military-related experience to serve on county veteran affairs commissions.

Military Affairs and Security

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