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

This bill amends Iowa law governing county commissions of veteran affairs. It requires executive directors or administrators to complete specific training and obtain a personal ID verification card within one year of hire (with possible extensions for extenuating circumstances), and mandates ongoing certification maintenance through continuing education approved by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs. Failure to meet these requirements could result in removal from office. The bill also updates reporting requirements to use the previous fiscal year instead of the calendar year for tracking training compliance and veterans' services hours provided. These changes directly affect county-level veteran affairs staff who manage local veterans' services.