RSSSF 2138 – VTF appropriations SF 2141 – ‘Hire a Hero’ employer tax credit COMMITTEE ACTION: SF 2138 (SSB 3127) makes appropriations from the Veterans Trust Fund (VTF) to the Commission of Veterans Affairs (CVA) to be used for the provision of veterans services. Currently, the interest and earnings from the VTF are used for [...]
Read the full story >>SF 2038 – IDVA, Commission duties SF 2097 – Public Defense Military Division omnibus SF 2112 – Veterans driver’s license identification FLOOR ACTION: SF 2038 is a recommendation by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs to make Iowa Code Chapters 35 and 35A (IVC) more reader-friendly and [...]
Read the full story >>SSB 3010 – IDVA, Commission duties COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 3010 is a recommendation by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs to make Iowa Code Chapters 35 and 35A (IVC) more reader-friendly and to strike obsolete references and programs that have sunsetted. The proposal also clarifies training and [...]
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The Legislature adjourned for the summer on June 30. The Senate Democratic Research staff has compiled a review to help you sort through the highlights, low-lights and missed opportunities of the 2011 legislative session. (Updated 8/1/11)
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Julie T. Simon HF 195 – Active-duty assignment of visitation/physical care parenting HF 363 – Duties of Commission of Veterans Affairs HF 364 – IDVA monthly reports to counties on recently discharged service members HF 474 – Designation of annual Purple Heart Day FLOOR ACTION: HF 363 addresses the duties of the Commission [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Julie T. Simon SF 397 – Falsely claiming military medals, decorations SF 402 – Injured Veterans Grant program FLOOR ACTION: SF 397 makes impersonating a decorated military veteran with the intent to deceive in order to receive any real or anticipated monetary gain a serious misdemeanor. A “decorated military veteran” is an individual [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Julie T. Simon SF 402 – Injured Veterans Grant program HF 195 – Active-duty assignment of visitation/physical care parenting HF 363 – Duties of Commission of Veterans Affairs HF 474 – Designation of annual Purple Heart Day FLOOR ACTION: SF 402 allows a seriously-injured veteran who has previously received an injured veterans grant [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Julie T. Simon SF 194 – Iowa Military Code, military service technical changes SF 389 – National Guard Education Assistance program funds SF 399 – Veterans benefits appeals services advertisements FLOOR ACTION: SF 194 is a recommendation by the Department of Public Defense. It makes updates and clarifications relating to Iowa Military Code [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Julie T. Simon SF 87 – Falsely claiming military medals, decorations SF 296 – National Guard Education Assistance program funds SF 309 – Military disability payments in IPERS protection occupations SF 329 – Veterans benefits appeals services advertisements SSB 1134 – Injured Veterans Grant program SSB 1173 – Post-Vietnam veterans’ bonus fund COMMITTEE [...]
Read the full story >>STAFF CONTACT: Julie T. Simon SSB 1123 – Duties of Commission of Veterans Affairs COMMITTEE ACTION: SSB 1123 requires rules proposed by the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs to first be approved by the Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs on a majority vote, and strikes current language that states the Commission may disapprove a specific [...]
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