A bill for an act relating to county commissions of veteran affairs.

This bill updates requirements for Iowa county commissions of veteran affairs and their executive directors or administrators. It mandates that directors complete state-approved training within one year of hire, maintain certification through continuing education, and obtain a personal ID verification card for veterans' benefits systems, with removal from office for failure to comply. The bill also changes annual reporting to use the state fiscal year (instead of calendar year) for tracking training compliance and veterans' service hours. Additionally, it replaces prior requirements to follow national association standards with Iowa department of veterans affairs standards. Training costs will be covered by existing state appropriations.